Has your car been in an accident, or need to add some more sizzle
to your ride? Have you driven around for the last year with a corner of
your bumper hanging off? Let us help you get your car looking good
again. Changing the front bumper or bumper cover is all it takes to make
your car look sweet. Taking your car to the auto body shop can cost you
a pretty penny especially when replacing something simple, this could
save you hundreds. Replacing a bumper cover can be a simple process with
minimal time invested. Most cars today have a plastic/vinyl bumper that
is painted to match your automobile.
Follow this simple step by step process to replace your front bumper or bumper cover, with our simple easy to follow instructions:
1. Determine the damage to your car
a. It may be more than just the cover
b. Most cars have a bumper support under the plastic cover and sometimes there may be more damage than initially assessed once you get it apart.
c. This requires disassembly of your front end.
2. Removal of bumper cover
a. Remove dust and splash cover from under engine compartment this usually assists in tying the bumper cover to the front end- Most manufacturers utilize plastic push pins to hold them on.
b. Disconnect and remove headlights if they are in the way of removing the bumper cover. Some headlights can be a little tricky to get out.
c. Remove screws or plastic push pins from bumper cove/fender seem
d. Remove grill if a part of the bumper cover assembly and a separate part
e. Remove screws or plastic pins that connect the bumper cover to the core support an bumper support
f. Remove the bumper cover
3. Find a source and acquire the replacement parts you need
a. Most cities have wholesalers or dealers that sell aftermarket or OEM parts to the public
4. Track down the paint necessary to match your car
a. Most auto parts stores carry matching paint in spray cans
b. You can get a perfect match at an automotive paint supplier
5. Either you can paint it or have someone with the skills to make it look good do it for you
6. Now that it is painted follow the reverse instructions to reassemble your car's front end
Now wasn't that easy? It does not always require an auto body shop to do all the work for you, and if you are like me every penny counts in an economy like ours today. Learn to do things on your own to save your hard earned dollars. You may not be the most skilled mechanic or auto body person, but you can do difficult things you put your mind to.
Follow this simple step by step process to replace your front bumper or bumper cover, with our simple easy to follow instructions:
1. Determine the damage to your car
a. It may be more than just the cover
b. Most cars have a bumper support under the plastic cover and sometimes there may be more damage than initially assessed once you get it apart.
c. This requires disassembly of your front end.
2. Removal of bumper cover
a. Remove dust and splash cover from under engine compartment this usually assists in tying the bumper cover to the front end- Most manufacturers utilize plastic push pins to hold them on.
b. Disconnect and remove headlights if they are in the way of removing the bumper cover. Some headlights can be a little tricky to get out.
c. Remove screws or plastic push pins from bumper cove/fender seem
d. Remove grill if a part of the bumper cover assembly and a separate part
e. Remove screws or plastic pins that connect the bumper cover to the core support an bumper support
f. Remove the bumper cover
3. Find a source and acquire the replacement parts you need
a. Most cities have wholesalers or dealers that sell aftermarket or OEM parts to the public
4. Track down the paint necessary to match your car
a. Most auto parts stores carry matching paint in spray cans
b. You can get a perfect match at an automotive paint supplier
5. Either you can paint it or have someone with the skills to make it look good do it for you
6. Now that it is painted follow the reverse instructions to reassemble your car's front end
Now wasn't that easy? It does not always require an auto body shop to do all the work for you, and if you are like me every penny counts in an economy like ours today. Learn to do things on your own to save your hard earned dollars. You may not be the most skilled mechanic or auto body person, but you can do difficult things you put your mind to.
http://www.northwestdentrepair.net Written By Fred Selby
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