[smallsmx3]

I was hoping someone could help. I had some body work after hitting my garage door. Where the bumper and fender meets isn't flush. Anyone with experience think this can be fixed?

 

[Fired00d]

You should take it back to body shop that did the work and have them fix/realign the gaps. If done right and the tech/shop is proud of their work then they would want the car to look like it never was damaged.

 

[smallsmx3]

You should take it back to body shop that did the work and have them fix/realign the gaps. If done right and the tech/shop is proud of their work then they would want the car to look like it never was damaged.

That's just it. I actually hit my garage door twice...a year apart. The second time there was no physical damage to the car. I don't know if that gap was like that prior to the second collision

 

[Fired00d]

The second time there was no physical damage to the car. I don't know if that gap was like that prior to the second collision

More than likely there was damage done on second collision... damage could be as simple as a clip/connector popped loose or something underneath the bumper is bent. With the bumpers being plastic they will give some under impact and the damage could be underneath it and not visible.

If you're interested in taking the bumper off and look for damage this thread may be of help in how to disassemble it -Installing Optional Front Grille.

 

[smallsmx3]

More than likely there was damage done on second collision... damage could be as simple as a clip/connector popped loose or something underneath the bumper is bent. With the bumpers being plastic they will give some under impact and the damage could be underneath it and not visible.

If you're interested in taking the bumper off and look for damage this thread may be of help in how to disassemble it -Installing Optional Front Grille.

Sweet. Kind of what I was thinking. Most likely a simple fix? I'm pretty handy.

 

[Fired00d]

Sweet. Kind of what I was thinking. Most likely a simple fix? I'm pretty handy.

Good luck. Let us know what you find and if you're able to get it corrected.

 

[DS_0x7CA]

My bumper on the drivers side was similar to yours when I rolled the car off the lot and till this day it bugs me like crazy. This past weekend I removed the bumper to upgrade my intercooler and now the passenger side is just as bad. I double checked all my clips were intact and if things were seated properly and they look like they are, yet I have these huge gaps.
I’m considering taking off the bumper one last time just to be sure. Maybe even buying new bumper clips all around, by the fender area and under the headlights so they’re all fresh and ruling out the possibly of them being worn out. The tabs on the actual bumper itself might’ve also gotten worn out too.. But still.. it’s really annoying, hopefully I find a solution. I’ll keep you updated.

 

[Fired00d]

@smallsmx3 any updates on getting your bumper corrected?