Re: Bumper dent estimate

Yes, you can patch it, I didn't realized the severity. Some shop charge the
same for patch and new. The shape of a patch is noticeable to a trained eye
but if it's a crack it won't be noticeable.

I  agree that they took the risk to park in your drive way they ought to pay
for their misfortunes.
Ind

> Is it not possible to just do a patch job on the crack and then a
> repaint?  I got an estimate so far of $200 for the bumper, and $400
> for the repaint. Auto insurance is ridiculous since I have a $500
> deductable and plus anytime I need the crap my rates go up.  How
> worthless.
>
> As for the crash itself, it was at 2am in a driveway with no lighting.
> The Highlander being a Dark Green.  After looking out the front and
> then turning to look out the back, there's temporary blindness from
> looking into the light then dark. It's an honest mistake and the
> bottom line is there shouldnt have been anyone parked in my driveway
> at 2am.
>
>
> "Indian Summer" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote in message
news:<[EMAIL PROTECTED]>...
> > I worked on a 2003 Civic silver new bumper. No matter how hard I try to
get
> > it factory perfect, the guy supplying the paint can't get any high
quality
> > paint than what he can provide. I laugh at my work but the customer was
more
> > than satisfied. Customer paid me $850 for work.
> >
> > The cheapest way is for you is to buy a bumper, sand with 400 grit,
prime
> > and sand it again. Have a pro paint it. Paint kit cost $100. Buy the
paint
> > too.
> >
> > By the way I need comp help. I'll try comp.sys.
> > Indi
> >
> > > Hi, recently some idiot parked behind my car in my own driveway as he
> > > was visiting my roomate, and unsuspecting that any car would ever be
> > > behind me and blocking my driveway... I backed out at about 5mph and
> > > left a crack in his front bumper.
> > >
> > > My 2002 Explorer left a nice indent / crack of my tow hitch on his
> > > 2003 Toyota Highlander front bumper.  So figure the crack is an indent
> > > of 4"x4" at most.
> > >
> > > My question is:
> > > how much will this end up costing me?
> > > what's the cheapest way of getting this repaired?
> > >
> > > I obviously don't care much about quality as much as I do just getting
> > > this guy to shut up.
> > >
> > > I have a picture and I'm willing to send a scan of it to anyone who is
> > > nice enough to offer their assistance.
> > >
> > >
> > > Thank you very much in advance... if anyone ever needs computer help,
> > > check me out in comp.sys.---
> > >
> > > Amar