Broken Bumpers Are No Problem With A Body Repair Lincoln Park Shop

There was a time when the federal government strictly regulated the durability of bumpers. Every vehicle had to have a bumper that could withstand any impact that was 5 mph or less. This does not seem like much, but it made them quite sturdy. The car industry lobbied successfully to bring this down, because it meant they could use cheaper materials, making them easily damaged. A Body Repair Lincoln Park can help you repair yours quickly and easily.

The truth is that even if you have a really sturdy, all-terrain vehicle such as a Jeep, with the new laws, it may still have a rather flimsy bumper. You may think you can just smooth out any dents, but your best bet is a professional, especially if you need a complete replacement or new paint that matches.

Your bumper consists of three parts, the structural support, an inner foam panel, and a plastic cover. If damage is minor, an auto shop can use special equipment to melt your bumper back together.

A body shop can fix bumpers that are scratched, scuffed, dented, or even cracked. Modern bumpers are integrated with many car systems, like turn signals, fog lights, trim, backup sensors, lane-change warning sensors, cameras, airbag sensors, and air intakes. All these parts must be removed before any bumper repair or replacement is possible.

Special fillers are often used to both fix the plastic cover on the outside, but also to fill in any cracks that may have occurred upon impact. After this dries, it needs to be buffed and sanded to make it smooth. Then comes the paint, Twhich could take several coats, and each one needs to dry individually before the next can be applied.

No matter how great your repairman is, in some cases the bumper may be irreparable, and need replacement. This takes awhile, especially if other components such as lights or airbag sensors also need replacement. Your patience will be rewarded though with a car that looks like new.