Backed into -> Cracked FRP Bumper -> ??

onnex · 12-21-2012, 09:17 PM

Long story short, got stuck parallel parking for the first time by work and paid for it. Some guy backed into my car, but thankfully left a note and is being very cooperative about it.

I attached a picture of the damage. I initially thought it was a small puncture after seeing the note... but after opening the hood at home, it's obvious that it's cracked all the way through– its even keeping the kidney grill on the other side from staying in place.

So I'm not sure what might be the best plan of action? It looks like I might need to have it repaired, re-sprayed and then re-wrapped? Is it busted and better off starting fresh with a different bumper? It's an Amuse front bumper, and the hassle of going through and getting a new one might be a big pain (again)

Any insights are appreciated.

positiveions · 12-21-2012, 09:32 PM

wow, sorry to see this. Glad he is cooperative.

Vic311 · 12-21-2012, 10:25 PM

Left a note?

+1 for humanity

ROB_S2K · 12-22-2012, 01:14 AM

Shouldn't be too hard for a good body shop to repair. Take it to Nate at C&C collision. They're good at stuff like this.

Raucky2000 · 12-22-2012, 07:09 AM

Sorry to see that, but consider yourself lucky...I wasn't so lucky a couple years ago when that happened to me

onnex · 12-22-2012, 07:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Raucky2000

Sorry to see that, but consider yourself lucky...I wasn't so lucky a couple years ago when that happened to me

That sucks. Yea, I'm really stoked the guy left a note– I took it much netter than I thought I would.

It's looking like it's going to be a bit of a pain tho– having it looked at, but will probably need to be re-sprayed, but definitely re-wrapped.

12-21-2012, 09:17 PM	#1
onnex Captain Drives: 2011.5 E92 M3 Join Date: May 2010 Location: SF Posts: 934 iTrader: (10) Garage List 2011 E92 M3 [4.67]	Backed into -> Cracked FRP Bumper -> ?? Long story short, got stuck parallel parking for the first time by work and paid for it. Some guy backed into my car, but thankfully left a note and is being very cooperative about it. I attached a picture of the damage. I initially thought it was a small puncture after seeing the note... but after opening the hood at home, it's obvious that it's cracked all the way through– its even keeping the kidney grill on the other side from staying in place. So I'm not sure what might be the best plan of action? It looks like I might need to have it repaired, re-sprayed and then re-wrapped? Is it busted and better off starting fresh with a different bumper? It's an Amuse front bumper, and the hassle of going through and getting a new one might be a big pain (again) Any insights are appreciated. Attached Images __________________ 2011 Matte Metallic Blue E92 M3 \| 6MT \| Black Novillo / Black Carbon Leather \| 20" DPE SP-SC 5 \| LS3 V1 LEDs + full blackout \| Full Amuse Ericsson Kit \| Akra Evo \| RD Sport Springs \| Macht Schnell Stage 2 Intake
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12-21-2012, 09:32 PM	#2
positiveions Major General Drives: 09 MKV JETTA 2.5 & E90 M3 :) Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: La Verne, CA Posts: 8,848 iTrader: (1)	wow, sorry to see this. Glad he is cooperative. __________________

12-22-2012, 01:14 AM	#4
ROB_S2K Lieutenant Colonel Drives: 2012 LSB E92 M3 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,527 iTrader: (2)	Shouldn't be too hard for a good body shop to repair. Take it to Nate at C&C collision. They're good at stuff like this. __________________ 2012 \| Laguna Seca Blue \| Rust Brown \| Individual \| 6MT

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12-21-2012, 10:25 PM	#3
Vic311 Zen Drives: 2011 e92 M3 Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: CA Posts: 848 iTrader: (0)	Left a note? +1 for humanity

12-22-2012, 07:09 AM	#5
Raucky2000 First Lieutenant Drives: SGM E90 M3 dct Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Ohio Posts: 330 iTrader: (1)	Sorry to see that, but consider yourself lucky...I wasn't so lucky a couple years ago when that happened to me