Bumpers Are Different
Most modern bumpers are plastic covers, not metal, and many hide parking sensors or radar for driver-assistance systems. That changes how damage gets fixed. Here's how to tell which repair yours needs.
Dented but not cracked: sometimes no paint needed
A plastic bumper that's pushed in without cracking or scuffing can sometimes be reshaped without refinishing. Whether that works depends on the material, the shape and how far it's been pushed. When PDR can fix a bumper →
Scuffed, scraped or cracked: refinish or replace
Once the paint is broken or the plastic is cracked or torn, the bumper needs traditional repair: the damage is repaired or the bumper replaced, then refinished to match. That's collision work, and our sister shop, Collision Craftsman, does it at the same address, with OEM and certified parts and a lifetime warranty on repairs.
Sensors and calibration
If your bumper holds parking sensors or radar, a repair or replacement can knock them out of alignment. Collision Craftsman handles ADAS (advanced driver-assistance systems) calibration, so your safety systems work properly when the car leaves the shop.
Insurance
Bumper damage from an accident usually goes through collision or the other driver's liability coverage. Collision Craftsman handles insurance claims start to finish.
Not Sure Which Repair You Need?
Text a photo to 346-422-4375 or call (281) 660-3178. We'll tell you whether it's a paintless fix or a job for Collision Craftsman, and you won't have to go anywhere else either way. See also how a PDR shop and a body shop work together.
Connect with the Pros
Need an honest assessment of your vehicle after a storm? You don’t have to use your insurance company’s suggested shop. Stop by to see us or connect with our team through any of the channels below.
📍 Visit the shop: 1729 Brittmoore Road, Unit G, Houston, TX 77043
📞 Call us: (281) 660-3178
📅 Schedule: americandentspecialists.com
Need a Paintless Dent Repair Quote?
Just send us pictures of your damage and we’ll get you a personalized quick estimate!
