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Green Machine · 05-17-2014, 02:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Mark T

Sorry that happened.

But after reading the posts, why the heck are you guys driving it to work and the store??!!

Those are the worst places to own a decent car.

Some people DD their cars...

Sent from somewhere on the road.

Mark T · 05-17-2014, 02:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Green Machine

Some people DD their cars...

I know. And I understand.
It just hurts to see a dinged camaro ya know.

Cannatti · 05-17-2014, 02:48 AM

You live in suprise. So does that mean anything that ever happens to you we should tell you that you should suck it up and pay? How about we start doing nice things for our brothers that have poor luck. I would absolutely be a supporter if we started a camaro owner in need charity. Terrible things happen to everyone, I vote we band together and help out rather that wishing condolences.

SILVERHAWK · 05-17-2014, 06:03 AM

OP, have you ever thought of plasti-dipping the space under your lower grill?

This mod looks good and should cover that damage for probably $5-$7 for a can......best thing is.....if you don't like it or eventually want to just change the look, you can just peel it off.....

The damage to mine was from one of the neighborhood kids.....couldn't prove it but my I have a strong suspicion since my son said that his friend rode his bicycle around the front of the car between it and the basketball hoop/pole....I think the end of his pedal scraped it since the damage goes right to left or vice versa.

P.S. the girls don't look bad either

Tenring · 05-17-2014, 08:20 AM

Silverhawk

yellowrs · 05-17-2014, 09:53 AM

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Originally Posted by SILVERHAWK

OP, have you ever thought of plasti-dipping the space under your lower grill?

This mod looks good and should cover that damage for probably $5-$7 for a can......best thing is.....if you don't like it or eventually want to just change the look, you can just peel it off.....

The damage to mine was from one of the neighborhood kids.....couldn't prove it but my I have a strong suspicion since my son said that his friend rode his bicycle around the front of the car between it and the basketball hoop/pole....I think the end of his pedal scraped it since the damage goes right to left or vice versa.

P.S. the girls don't look bad either

That looks pretty good!
Thanks for sharing!

SILVERHAWK · 05-17-2014, 10:38 AM

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Originally Posted by yellowrs

That looks pretty good!
Thanks for sharing!

You are most certainly welcome

Best thing is.....you can't really screw it up

a little painters tape, some newspaper or equivalent for cover, spray, wait 30 minutes, spray again, take the tape off, wait 4-6 hrs and you're done.....if you mess up, peel it off and re-do it.

myold88 · 05-17-2014, 10:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Comrando

Your insurance won't cover it?

That is vandalism.

Ron71 · 05-17-2014, 11:16 AM

The dollar amount of the repair most likely will not exceed the $1000 deductible, therefore there would be no payout.

Jameg1011 · 05-17-2014, 11:43 AM

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Originally Posted by yellowrs

I got a $1000 deductible, not sure if Geico would cover that?

Having a 50$ comprehensive deductible with Geico is only a few dollars every 6 months more than say a $500 deductible and its great when things like this happen. I recently had my tire slashed and I was given a check for 350$ for a half used up P-zero from Geico.

yellowrs · 05-17-2014, 01:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Jameg1011

Having a 50$ comprehensive deductible with Geico is only a few dollars every 6 months more than say a $500 deductible and its great when things like this happen. I recently had my tire slashed and I was given a check for 350$ for a half used up P-zero from Geico.

I honestly have never filed a insurance claim in my life and my intentions are not to in the future either.
But I will look into the next time renewal comes around.

yellowrs · 05-17-2014, 02:01 PM

So bought some bumper repair kit and just put on the 1st coat.
Once I am done sanding it down, I might need to apply a second coat and then try to painted it myself.
Already looking much better.
Will post new pictures soon.

yellowrs · 05-17-2014, 02:03 PM

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Originally Posted by McRat

Not to be an ass, but that looks like parking bumper / curb rash.

It's easy to do and not even know it.

Hello McRat,
I went to one place were I went yesterday to inspect the curb where I parked.
I needed to have a piece of mind.
Pretty sure it happen where I had lunch yesterday.
It appears it might was somebody muffler which did this damage.

Bk7 · 05-17-2014, 06:06 PM

Sorry about the damage to your bumper man. it shouldnt cost much to repair. But be careful when you call your insurance company to ask such questions. Some companies consider you a risk and consequently increase your insurance premium due to such questions. Yes, I used to work for a car insurance company

05-17-2014, 06:03 AM	#46
SILVERHAWK Drives: 2011 2SS/RS, '22 Silverado Z71 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: The First State Posts: 3,115	OP, have you ever thought of plasti-dipping the space under your lower grill? This mod looks good and should cover that damage for probably $5-$7 for a can......best thing is.....if you don't like it or eventually want to just change the look, you can just peel it off..... The damage to mine was from one of the neighborhood kids.....couldn't prove it but my I have a strong suspicion since my son said that his friend rode his bicycle around the front of the car between it and the basketball hoop/pole....I think the end of his pedal scraped it since the damage goes right to left or vice versa. P.S. the girls don't look bad either Attached Images __________________

05-17-2014, 06:06 PM	#56
Bk7 Drives: 2011 Camaro 2LS Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Denver Posts: 71 View My Garage	Sorry about the damage to your bumper man. it shouldnt cost much to repair. But be careful when you call your insurance company to ask such questions. Some companies consider you a risk and consequently increase your insurance premium due to such questions. Yes, I used to work for a car insurance company __________________ ..

05-17-2014, 02:48 AM	#45
Cannatti Drives: 2014 ZL1 Join Date: May 2014 Location: Ohio Posts: 24	You live in suprise. So does that mean anything that ever happens to you we should tell you that you should suck it up and pay? How about we start doing nice things for our brothers that have poor luck. I would absolutely be a supporter if we started a camaro owner in need charity. Terrible things happen to everyone, I vote we band together and help out rather that wishing condolences.

05-17-2014, 08:20 AM	#47
Tenring Drives: 2014 2SS/RS - SIM Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Arizona Posts: 2,188	Silverhawk

05-17-2014, 11:16 AM	#51
Ron71 Drives: 2013 Camaro 2SS RS Convertible Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Oswego IL Posts: 140	The dollar amount of the repair most likely will not exceed the $1000 deductible, therefore there would be no payout.

05-17-2014, 02:01 PM	#54
yellowrs Account Suspended Drives: 2010 SS 426 V8 M/T Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Scottsdale AZ Posts: 1,376	So bought some bumper repair kit and just put on the 1st coat. Once I am done sanding it down, I might need to apply a second coat and then try to painted it myself. Already looking much better. Will post new pictures soon.