Dan The Bumper Man
Cost Effective Alternative for Minor Body Shop Repairs
MOBILE BUMPER AND MINOR AUTO BODY REPAIR TO YOUR DOOR!
We get asked a lot about what our process is. Our process is exactly the same as a body shop with one exception: we do not remove the part that needs to be repaired. We mask your car off to protect it. Our process allows our clients to drive the car within a few hours instead of days like body shops.
01
SURFACE PREPARATION
First, we start with cleaning/degreasing the area to be serviced. Tar, wax, tire dressing and surface contaminents are removed before any repair is done.
02
DAMAGE REPAIR AND BODY WORK
We will reshape the bumper to get the surface back to as close to factory as possible. We then apply and shape a flexible body filler to return the factory look to your car. We only use the minimum amount of filler to ensure a long-lasting repair.
03
CHEMICAL AND MECHANICAL PAINT BONDING PREP
We will scuff up the entire are being repaired to allow the new materials something to bite onto. We will also apply plastic adhesion promoter to plastic repairs then lay down 3 nice coats of primer for a solid chemical bond with the paint. Using a wet sanding technique we remove any minor surface imperfections before we spray color. A lot of people shortcut these steps to save money, but we don't!
04
FINAL SURFACE PREPARATION
In a final cleaning stage, we again go over the repair with a wax/grease remover, clean all cracks and crevices and even mask off a large barrier to prevent your car from receiving any overspray. We then wet the ground around the work area to keep dust to a minimum. We will wipe off the surface one last time with a specially-treated tack cloth just as an extra step to keep the area clean.
05
COLOR APPLICATION
We are a cerified PPG automotive refinisher. For this step, we will be applying color that we mix personally using a 75 toner set up used in high-end body shops. We have a library of over 1500 color chips to match/adjust to make your color the best possible. We have experience and training in pearls, metallics, candy coats and matte/gloss reducers. Once color is applied, we use a color-corrected light to ensure coverage and color match.
06
CLEAR COAT/BLENDER APPLICATION
Depending on which option you choose, we will apply PPGs top shelf clear coat EC800. It is a clear coat infused with only the best resins available. This product exceeds every factory spec for clear coat.