AutobodyNews' Toby Chess views heat welding as a viable alternative for faster turnarounds and less time and materials.
A bumper end on a 4-year-old vehicle has a small amount of damage to the lower side of the facia and a missing tab.
Your options:
- Buy a new OEM bumper
- Buy a certified aftermarket bumper
- Buy the cheapest aftermarket bumper
- Send the bumper to a sublet bumper repair facility
- Purchase a used bumper cover
- Repair in-house using heat welding and/or adhesives
Before you write your estimate, you need to print out the OEM’s bumper repair and paint procedures. Some new vehicles do not allow for the bumper to be refinished, so you will need to order a factory part.
Let’s look at the pros and cons of options one through five.
Read AutoBodyNews.com’s full story: “Avoid Replacing Damaged Bumpers by Repairing Instead with Heat Welding
Toby ChessKnown as a leading industry writer/columnist for more than two decades, Toby Chess began writing for Autobody News in 2008. He has written over 100 articles for the publication since. He covers every aspect of the collision industry, with a focus on things like paint, parts and procedures. |
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