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I have a 1998 Dodge Durango with bad rusting on the front bumper, and other areas of the truck. I know i can have the rust remove, and the part re-painted, but for the bumper, would it be best for me to replace the whole bumper with a new one, or take it to a body shop and have them clear the rust and re-paint it along with the other parts of the car?
RON
YOU WOULD BE BETTER OFF IF YOU COULD REPLACE THE BUMPER WITH AN AFTERMARKET ONE IF AVAILABLE IN YOUR AREA. IF THE RUST IS JUST ON THE SURFACE GET AN ESTIMATE FOR THE BUMPER AND COMPARE THAT ESTIMATE TO WHAT IT WOULD COST TO HAVE A BUMPER REPLACED.
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Michael Kakuk
Expertise
I can answer any question that you may have about collision repairs and what to do after an accident. I can also answer basic mechanical problems but that is not my area of expertise.I can help you with repairing your own vehicle in your garage and also answer any paint related questions.
Experience
15 years experience with State Farm insurance as an auto inspector.
10 years of collision center management with 3 fortune 500 companies.
Organizations
Ezine expert author.
Publications
Ezine magazine
Car advertisements
Various car related web sites
Education/Credentials
Votech School
Chief Frame School
Hunter Alignment school
I-CAR Certified
Plastic Repairs
Aluminum Repairs
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