Car Bumper Repair Cost & Process

The first car bumper was installed on a vehicle in the late 19th century, but it wasn’t until the 1930s that vehicles began to ubiquitously adopt them. From the 1930s through the 1960s, chrome bumpers continued to be common, but in the late 1960s, this began to change. In the 1970s, the U.S. faced an oil shortage. That in combination with stricter safety regulations, ended the era of the chrome bumper. 

Modern vehicles still use bumpers — usually made of aluminum or steel — encased in a plastic surround for aerodynamic efficiency and weight-savings. Today’s car bumpers are designed to crumple more easily to absorb crash energy, resulting in increased safety. That said, because of this, bumper repair can be expensive, even from light fender benders, especially on a high-end vehicle like a Maserati. What’s the cost of a typical car bumper repair in Orlando, and how is the process of bumper repair completed? Contact us or read on to learn more!

How to Get Dents & Scratches Out of Car Bumpers

Wondering how to get a dent out of a car bumper? Perhaps your bumper is scratched and you’re looking for information on how to remove scratches from a car bumper instead. Either way, the pros here at the Maserati of Central Florida service center are here to offer answers! How much is the car bumper repair cost for dents vs. scratches in Orlando? DIY scratch fixes can cost around $50, but professional bumper repair after an accident can be upwards of $1,500 for dent repair and more. With that having been said, here’s some more information on the process of fixing car bumpers with dents and scratches, respectively.

How to Fix Car Bumper Dents

To fix car dents in a bumper, you’ll want to get your hands on several items, including:

• A heat gun or a hairdryer
• A pry bar, a jack
• Jack stands
• Safety glasses
• Gloves

After you’ve gathered supplies, safely elevate your car and remove the splash guard if required. After that, warm the affected area with your heat gun or dryer. Once this has been done, use the prybar to apply pressure to the dent from the inside out. Apply pressure to the deepest part of the dent first, and work through its shape evenly until the dent is less apparent or completely gone. Do not overcomensate, otherwise you’ll get a sharp pinpoint in the bumper; you want to work slowly and methodically to round out the bumper to as close to the original shape as possible.

Pro Tip: This procedure is best performed if you have an intermediate to expert knowledge base of auto body restoration techniques and experience. If you don’t, we highly recommend calling 407-667-4300 or scheduling bumper dent repair with a professional. After all, your Maserati is a finely-tuned vehicle and deserves only the best care. 

How to Fix Car Bumper Paint Scratches

Removing bumper paint scratches, or any paint scratches for that matter, is much easier than removing dents. With a little bit of research beforehand, some buffing compound and polish, a drill or dual-action polisher, and a touch-up pen, you’ll be driving around Windermere scratch-free in no time. First, clean the area well. Run your fingernail over the scratch to determine how deep the scratch is so you can buff it out accordingly. If it’s fingernail-deep, the area will need to be touched up or repainted. If not, you can likely buff out the scratch using compound, following by polish if needed, and then wax or sealant. Follow with touch-up pen to fill in deeper scratches.

How to Fix Car Bumper Cracks

To fix a crack in a fiberglass or plastic bumper, the best option is to have the pros at our Orlando service center take care of it as it is a very labor extensive and technical repair process with more materials required. Fiberglass is also hazardous to your health. 

Schedule Car Bumper Repair at Maserati of Central Florida! 

Ready to get your beloved Maserati back up to speed, both literally and figuratively? Our Maserati certified service center & body shop near Winter Park can help! Give us a call at 407-667-4300 to learn more, or schedule service online now!