Bumpers, front and back
Bumper Repair & Replacement in Nevada, TX After Deer Hits and Hitch Bumps
Bumpers take the first hit from deer on FM 2756, trailer tongues and low posts. We look behind the cover, fix what's broken and get it sitting tight again.
Bumper hanging loose? Reach us at (000) 000-0000What's Behind the Plastic
On most cars and SUVs, the bumper you see is a painted plastic cover. Behind it sit foam or plastic absorbers, a metal reinforcement bar, mounting brackets and often parking sensors or radar for automatic braking. Many pickups have a chrome or painted steel bumper bolted straight to the frame instead. Around Nevada, Texas, bumpers meet deer, trailer hitches, low gate posts and the odd ditch on a gravel County Road. A cover can look fine while the parts behind it are cracked, so we always take a look underneath. Then we'll tell you whether repair or replacement makes more sense.
Everything a Bumper Job Can Involve
A bumper is several parts working together. Here's what we check and fix.
Cover pulled for a real look
We take the cover off so we can see the absorber, brackets and bar instead of guessing from the outside.
Split plastic welded
Tears and cracks in plastic covers are often welded from the back and reinforced so they hold up to bumps.
Snapped tabs rebuilt
Broken mounting tabs are what make a bumper sag. We rebuild or replace them so the cover sits flush.
Steel truck bumpers straightened or swapped
Bent steel and chrome bumpers on pickups get straightened when possible, or replaced when the metal is kinked.
Foam and reinforcement bar
Crushed foam and bent reinforcement bars get replaced, because they're what soak up the next hit.
Hitch and step scrapes
Rear bumpers on trucks and SUVs get chewed up around the hitch and step. We repair and refinish those areas cleanly.
Sensors moved over and tested
Parking sensors and radar are moved to the new or repaired cover and tested so they read correctly.
Paint that bends with the plastic
Plastic covers get a flexible paint system so the finish doesn't crack when the bumper gives a little.
Getting a Bumper Back Where It Belongs
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Take it apart and look
The cover comes off and we inspect everything behind it. We note cracked brackets, crushed foam and any bent bar. You'll hear whether the cover is worth repairing or should be replaced. If there's a claim, we'll explain the write-up too.
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Fix the hidden parts first
Brackets, absorbers and the bar get handled before the cover goes back on. Then the cover is welded and reshaped, or a new one is prepped. Steel truck bumpers get straightened or swapped. Everything is test-fitted before paint.
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Paint it, hang it, test the sensors
Plastic gets flexible primer and color matched to your vehicle. The bumper is mounted and lined up with the fenders and lamps. Sensors and radar are tested, and the warning lights are checked before you pick up.
Why Bumpers Are Worth a Closer Look
The hidden damage gets found
A bumper that looks fine can hide a crushed absorber. We check so the next bump doesn't do more harm than it should.
Plastic covers and steel bumpers alike
Car covers and pickup bumpers need different work, and we handle either one without sending you elsewhere.
A clear call on repair versus new
We'll tell you plainly which way makes sense and why, so you don't end up with a new cover you didn't need.
Bumper Cracked, Scraped or Sagging?
Whether you're out in Copeville, over in Lavon or right here in town, tell us what the bumper hit and how it looks. We'll let you know what to expect.
Bumper talk starts at (000) 000-0000