Remove front plate=disappointment

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Old May 30, 2009 | 05:06 PM
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Remove front plate=disappointment

so i just got picked up an 06 wdp/black tl

i removed the front plate to find this









could this be repaired by a body shop or do i need a new bumper?

edit: i'm gonna pick up some clips to fill in those holes soon so that's not a problem
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Old May 30, 2009 | 05:31 PM
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It's repairable... It'll cost you something like 300 bucks...
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Old May 30, 2009 | 06:13 PM
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that sucks man
for that price you might as well get a new one and keep that one for track days or something
http://oemacuraparts.com/partlocator...layCatalogid=0
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Old May 30, 2009 | 06:23 PM
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ill get a body shop quote sometime this or next week, but if it's gonna be $300 i might as well get a new bumper
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Old May 30, 2009 | 08:46 PM
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put the plates back on!
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Old May 30, 2009 | 08:52 PM
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did you call the place you bought it from. We all know what they're going to say but man, you must want to just strangle somebody!
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Old May 30, 2009 | 09:47 PM
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Originally Posted by spicynoodle116
put the plates back on!
i seriously think this looks better than the plate...not nticible unless you're looking straight at it...and yes i'm pretty pissed, but not only because of this but the dealer also put this ugly ass sticker on the back that i've been trying to take off with a hairdryer for days!
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Old May 30, 2009 | 10:12 PM
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Originally Posted by snake134
i seriously think this looks better than the plate...not nticible unless you're looking straight at it...and yes i'm pretty pissed, but not only because of this but the dealer also put this ugly ass sticker on the back that i've been trying to take off with a hairdryer for days!
Is it like the raised plastic sticker? Slide a piece of fishing line under it after you heat it up.
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Old May 30, 2009 | 10:50 PM
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Originally Posted by NedShneebly
Is it like the raised plastic sticker? Slide a piece of fishing line under it after you heat it up.
When I bought my accord, I asked and the dealer not only took off the name but also the pin stripes.
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Old May 31, 2009 | 01:39 AM
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I have a couple indentations in my front bumper from the license plate as well. Not nearly as bad as what the OP has to deal with, but it is still noticable if the light hits it at a certain angle. WTF were the last owners doing when they hit what they hit!? PAY ATTENTION!!
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Old May 31, 2009 | 04:46 PM
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Originally Posted by NedShneebly
Is it like the raised plastic sticker? Slide a piece of fishing line under it after you heat it up.
it's not that easy . i've gotten the lettering part off so it's not that noticeable but i'm gonna get some goo gone next weekend which should take care of it
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Old May 31, 2009 | 07:33 PM
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that'll do it. WD-40 usually does the job and is safe on paint, too.
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Old Jun 1, 2009 | 10:32 AM
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Some Brake fluid and a rag. Barely touch it with this and its off in a sec. DO NOT RUB INTO THE CLEAR COAT!
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Old Jun 1, 2009 | 09:14 PM
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Originally Posted by Bender
Some Brake fluid and a rag. Barely touch it with this and its off in a sec. DO NOT RUB INTO THE CLEAR COAT!
Are you on crack??? Brake fluid is one of the most caustic agents you could put on paint. It eats clear coat IMMEDIATELY.


WD-40 and gasoline are both safe to use WITH A MICROFIBER CLOTH. Rub ever so gently and be sure to clean well and wax afterward.
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Old Jun 1, 2009 | 09:31 PM
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E-gad, Man! Brake fluid?! That's how you leave a nice message in someones hood.
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