Best type bumper repair?

If done right and there is no plastic damage, an entire repaint will be best and last for a long time. If there is any damage to the plastic surface, buy new and have it sprayed.

AFAIK, shops dont normally do target spot painting. They would spray the large area to blend the color well.

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Is it impossible to remove dents from plastic bumpers like dents can be removed from metal?

I have a small, minor dent on the rear plastic bumper--not very noticeable. Got it this summer.

The Dents Unlimited owner told me he could remove the dent completely, but a Maaco employee said the only fix is replacing the plastic bumper.

I've seen the dent doctors do some amazing repairs. It's usually a lot cheaper than replacement or conventional repair on metal and they make the rounds to the shops on a regular schedule or by a call. Give them a try, but ask for their work guarantee. Each one is usually an independent and has different policies.

Shoot I rear ended someone in my Supra and bent the whole nose part in front up and over the hood when my bumper missed because it was to low.

I replaced the metal support pieces behind it and used a hot air gun on the plastic because the correct temperature will let the material returns to its original shape.

That thing even had creases in it and it came out perfect. The original paint even was/is fine and it's been about 10 years now.

Dan

If I rear-ended someone and they tried to get a brand-new bumper out of it, rest assured, I'd counter sue them into the next century.

I would have the bumper cover removed and re-painted if the cover material is not scratched or deformed. A competent body shop will add flex agent to the paint so it will not crack so easily, although it will probably be more likely to crack than the factory paint.

Maaco has a reputation for cheap, quality paint jobs, and when it comes to body work, you generally get what you pay for. I would give Dents Unlimited a shot and avoid Maaco if at all possible.