Broken Grille

[serega12]

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.

[jriggs87]

like serega said, its not hard, just take time and patience because there are alot of bolts and retainers

[petrified.rabbit]

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.

[Rainbow1616]

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?

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.

[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.

[Rainbow1616]

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?

[Rainbow1616]

Is this decent? It says capa certified?

New Bumper Cover Facial Front Primered Chevy Sedan Chevrolet Aveo 2007 96648503 | eBay

[petrified.rabbit]

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>

[Rainbow1616]

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??
Thanks

[petrified.rabbit]

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