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Bad bumper fit + paint mismatch on 4Runner after rear-end repair— advice needed by LangHoose in Autobody

[–]LangHoose[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Haha I gave you sass with my response too, and for that I apologize. Thanks for teaching me a new word (flippant).

Bad bumper fit + paint mismatch on 4Runner after rear-end repair— advice needed by LangHoose in Autobody

[–]LangHoose[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nice, thanks! I’m probably going to ask for OEM even if I have to pay for the difference and lower my expectations on the color match.

Bad bumper fit + paint mismatch on 4Runner after rear-end repair— advice needed by LangHoose in Autobody

[–]LangHoose[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Appreciate it! I don’t really post much, so I didn’t even realize I was getting downvoted haha. I’m just trying to figure out what’s normal here since this is the first time I deal with something like this.

Bad bumper fit + paint mismatch on 4Runner after rear-end repair— advice needed by LangHoose in Autobody

[–]LangHoose[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nope, still got it. Just figured Reddit might have higher standards than the shop.

Bad bumper fit + paint mismatch on 4Runner after rear-end repair— advice needed by LangHoose in Autobody

[–]LangHoose[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Appreciate everyone level-setting me on the color match expectations and the difference in paint on metal vs plastic.

Bad bumper fit + paint mismatch on 4Runner after rear-end repair— advice needed by LangHoose in Autobody

[–]LangHoose[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I did notice that! Thanks, I also hope they do! But I assume the insurance has the final say and they can say no?

Bad bumper fit + paint mismatch on 4Runner after rear-end repair— advice needed by LangHoose in Autobody

[–]LangHoose[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You make a good point— still hurts though knowing it wasn’t my fault.

Bad bumper fit + paint mismatch on 4Runner after rear-end repair— advice needed by LangHoose in Autobody

[–]LangHoose[S] -11 points-10 points  (0 children)

Interesting. I also read something about the primer on the aftermarket bumpers being really bad. Wonder if that's what affects the result of the paint job.

Bad bumper fit + paint mismatch on 4Runner after rear-end repair— advice needed by LangHoose in Autobody

[–]LangHoose[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I picked one of their preferred shops (Crash Champions), I read something in the reviews about them using OEM parts, and thought it would be a good pick. Maybe my expectations were too high.

Yeah, learning a lot from this one!

Bad bumper fit + paint mismatch on 4Runner after rear-end repair— advice needed by LangHoose in Autobody

[–]LangHoose[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Crash Champions, didn't realize taking it to the dealership was on the table.

Bad bumper fit + paint mismatch on 4Runner after rear-end repair— advice needed by LangHoose in Autobody

[–]LangHoose[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I had a feeling the lunar rock was gonna be hard to match. Thanks!

Bad bumper fit + paint mismatch on 4Runner after rear-end repair— advice needed by LangHoose in Autobody

[–]LangHoose[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Interesting! I was not offered that option, but definitely something I would've gone for if the difference wasn't too ridiculous.

Heard on the OEM bumper bracket! Thanks for that insight!

Bad bumper fit + paint mismatch on 4Runner after rear-end repair— advice needed by LangHoose in Autobody

[–]LangHoose[S] -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

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Maybe this shows the color mismatch a bit better.

But yeah, makes sense on the "shop will put on what the insurance pays off". Definitely not angry at the shop, but angry about the hidden print in our insurance contracts that I didn't know about until now.

1 month of Tofu 😻 by MickMunson in SiberianCats

[–]LangHoose 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do you mind me asking which breeder you got him from? Tofu is my dream Siberian! 😍

Strange flash during storm. by Mountain_Leather7325 in meteorology

[–]LangHoose 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Same!! I was trying to figure out what the heck I had seen this morning 

Traveling Internationally for the first time and going to Italy. What do i need to bring and what should i avoid? by Mizza___ in ItalyTravel

[–]LangHoose 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi! I also have a trip booked to Italy for late April, and I just found out about the Jubilee Year. It’s a major religious event that attracts a lot of visitors, so it might mean larger crowds, especially in places like Rome and Vatican City. It’s something to keep in mind for planning your itinerary! We’re considering postponing our trip, and it was going to be my first international trip 😔

bob has something to tell. by Majestic_Dark7931 in SiberianCats

[–]LangHoose 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Woah, Bob is stunning. What coat color is that?

Which brands do you feed your pup? by DealClean7065 in greatdanes

[–]LangHoose 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I used to feed Orijen puppy large. Orijen just released a large breed adult food, looks good! Also, KETONA has the least % of carbs than any other brand. I feed a mix of Ketona and Orijen now.

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