Bent Bumper - Need some advice
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Bent Bumper - Need some advice
Hi,
I was just hit by another driver and it bent the front left part of my bumper in along with denting the fender. I'm wondering if I can hammer the bumper straight myself. I'm not looking to get it pristine, just to push the bumper back out away from the tire. I've attached some pictures. Let me know what you think.
Thank!
I was just hit by another driver and it bent the front left part of my bumper in along with denting the fender. I'm wondering if I can hammer the bumper straight myself. I'm not looking to get it pristine, just to push the bumper back out away from the tire. I've attached some pictures. Let me know what you think.
Thank!
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oh heck yeah. Things like this (DIY jobs) are dangerous if done wrong.
With that in mind tie the comealong to something beyond sturdy. like a tree or telephone pole. wrap the other end very carefully and strategically around the bent side and LAY A TOWEL OVER BOTH ENDS!!!! and crank slowly and steadily. try to not jerk or twist the line and it will do just fine. you may want to wrap a towel around the bent bumper as well to avoid scratches and the comealong cutting into your bumper...be safe and keep all body parts
With that in mind tie the comealong to something beyond sturdy. like a tree or telephone pole. wrap the other end very carefully and strategically around the bent side and LAY A TOWEL OVER BOTH ENDS!!!! and crank slowly and steadily. try to not jerk or twist the line and it will do just fine. you may want to wrap a towel around the bent bumper as well to avoid scratches and the comealong cutting into your bumper...be safe and keep all body parts
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