Car Bumper Repair

While you can try to drive as safely as possible in Tampa, fender-benders and minor accidents can still happen unfortunately. Sometimes, it is out of your control, such as when a grocery store shopping car crashes into your car or when your teenager is learning how to drive using your vehicle. Regardless, Wesley Chapel Toyota can show you how to get a dent out of a car bumper and how to remove scratches from your car bumper below!

Fix Your Car Bumper

Before you try to do a DIY fix at home, always speak to a service center to assess how extensive the damage is. If you can fix the car bumper yourself, you can expect the car bumper repair cost to range anywhere from $50 for some material to $1,500 if you need to work on the

lights, sensors, or cameras on newer models. However, if the damage is too much, you are probably looking at a bumper replacement instead. For damage limited to dents, cracks, or paint scratches, learn how you can fix it yourself in Lakeland below:

Car Dents

If your car bumper has dents, get a heat gun or hairdryer, a pry bar, a jack, jack stands, safety glasses, and gloves. After you have your materials, then safely elevate your car and remove the splash guard if necessary. Warm the affected area with your heat gun and then, use the prybar to apply pressure to the dent from the inside out. Apply pressure to the deepest part of the dent first, and work through its shape evenly until the dent is less apparent or completely gone.

Paint Scratches

If you just barely bumped into the vehicle in front of you but you have some paint to show for it, you can get rid of the scratch-off. Make sure you have a buffing compound, a drill, and a touch-up pen on hand. Then, clean the area well and run your fingernail over the scratch to determine how deep the scratch is before buffing it with your drill attachment accordingly. If necessary, add a layer of clear coat. Let that dry and then paint with your touch-up pen. Once it fully dries, you can get back on your commutes in Tampa and St. Pete.

Cracks

For a fiberglass crack, your best bet is our Wesley Chapel service center since the process is more extensive and technical and needs more materials. However, if you feel prepared to do a fiberglass repair via tutorials or you have a knowledge of fiberglass repair, this can be a straightforward fix. You’ll need a fiberglass repair kit and keep in mind to follow the safety instructions carefully!

Schedule Car Bumper Repair at Wesley Chapel Toyota!

If you’d rather leave car bumper repair to the professionals, Wesley Chapel Toyota has you covered. Just make an appointment today and we will make sure your car leaves our lot looking better than when it came in. Be sure to check out our specials and our financing options for your upcoming visit.