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Old Oct 16, 2008 | 05:52 AM
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A couple mornings ago I hit a coon going about 45mph.
It knocked about a 2" x 6" area of paint off the lower front bumper cover,
and split the paint in several directions.
I took it to the dealer and they sent me to get an estimate at a local body shop.
$700.00 !! at least Ford is paying for it.
Has anyone else had a problem with the paint on the bumper covers?
Old Oct 16, 2008 | 06:03 AM
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Why would Ford pay for an accident repair??
Old Oct 16, 2008 | 06:10 AM
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yeah, how in the world did you get them to pay for it?
Old Oct 16, 2008 | 06:15 AM
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They said the release agent used to get the cover out of the mold
was not cleaned properly for the paint to stick.
Old Oct 16, 2008 | 06:17 AM
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wow, they actually admitted that? crazy, you have some good luck
Old Oct 16, 2008 | 07:57 PM
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Thats because he didnt tell Ford he hit something. They just thought the paint was coming off the bumper, and are going to fix it.
Old Oct 16, 2008 | 07:59 PM
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700 dollars to paint a bumper? i guess i got a good deal on mine or thats a crazy high price
Old Oct 16, 2008 | 08:01 PM
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Originally Posted by Cobrakev
Thats because he didnt tell Ford he hit something. They just thought the paint was coming off the bumper, and are going to fix it.
Dirty....
Old Oct 16, 2008 | 08:01 PM
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If that is your real photo I would pay for it tooo!
Old Oct 16, 2008 | 08:01 PM
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I would put that towards a new front.



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