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

By Allan Bigarda


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.

With today's more lax rules about impacts, even rugged cars like a Jeep or an ATV may have really vulnerable bumpers. Even a minor accident can make them look unsightly and strip the paint right off. A professional repairman is your best bet to either fix what is broken or replace it altogether.

Bumpers are deceptive in their looks, because they look simple, even though they are somewhat complex. They come in three parts the first of which is structural support. Around that is the inner foam panel, and the plastic cover.

If you are in an accident, the outer cover may be at least scuffed, but like dented or even cracked. The reason these are complex repairs is because many bumpers are connected to your back lights, turn signals, and many other electric functions.

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.

Some bumper components will probably be extremely damaged. A Chicago collision shop will replaces parts, including damaged components like cameras, sensors, air-bag sensors, and lights. It takes time, experience, and the right tools to fix your broken bumper correctly.




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