Not hard, just time consuming, especially if you've never done it before. And it should realign just fine, assuming the cat was not in a front end collision with a crappy repair job.
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Not hard, just time consuming, especially if you've never done it before. And it should realign just fine, assuming the cat was not in a front end collision with a crappy repair job.
like serega said, its not hard, just take time and patience because there are alot of bolts and retainers
imho, i would pull the two headlights and try reaching through to get the grill off. it might work.
if you need help with this, i can help you. i have a tight schedule though.
I appreciate the offer and I may take you up on it. I'm going to wait a bit though. The car is in johnstown at Pitt with my son and he won't be coming home for a few more weeks. I'm really in no hurry since its still driveable. He did send me another pic though that shows the bumper cover with a little tear. Can this be fixed or will it be under the grille and not noticeable? What do you think?
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Originally Posted by petrified.rabbit
it could be fixed, i would just check for spider webbing of the paint, and bumper plastic to se how far the damage goes.
sometimes the materials to fix a crack like that correctly out weigh the price of a new cover. although if it is entirely behind the grill, reinforcing it so it doesnt get worse (and not having to paint it) would be beneficial as well.
Ok My son is finally home from school so I got to see the car. It needs both the grille AND a new bumper cover.
Should I do this myself? Is it difficult to get aligned and all the spaces correct? Where is the best place to buy the parts? ebay?
OR should I just say screw it and take it to a body shop?
Is this decent? It says capa certified?
New Bumper Cover Facial Front Primered Chevy Sedan Chevrolet Aveo 2007 96648503 | eBay
capa is typically better, but not always 100% be sure to check the corners etc for miss molding.
keystone is a local source, might have similar pricing?
also there is a guy in Kittanning that runs to certifit for parts. he is Brooks Crytzer <onenasty84z28@yahoo.com>
Do you have a location or phone number for keystone? When I get the bumper skin is it wise to have it painted Before I install it??Quote:
Originally Posted by petrified.rabbit
Thanks
always paint the bumper before install.
Just be sure of paint match (or blend fenders with it).
I would try ordering through all foreign: (412) 782-5580