dented bumper

[roadrunner2]

A bumper search here didn't turn up what I want to know so maybe one (or more) of you can help.

I have an '02 Tahoe LS with a dent just off center in the front bumper.

The plastic part isn't damaged and the chrome is not split, just pushed in.

The whole dent is about the size of your hand. (if you're 6'3" and 190lbs)

I'm not about to replace the bumper.

I did read one post that described how to remove/replace the bumper, but would this be the better
way?

[j cAT]

Originally Posted by roadrunner2

A bumper search here didn't turn up what I want to know so maybe one (or more) of you can help.

I have an '02 Tahoe LS with a dent just off center in the front bumper.

The plastic part isn't damaged and the chrome is not split, just pushed in.

The whole dent is about the size of your hand. (if you're 6'3" and 190lbs)

I'm not about to replace the bumper.

I did read one post that described how to remove/replace the bumper, but would this be the better
way?

take the bumper off and using some hardwood cut to correctly line up with dent and with a 5 lb hammer flatten out the dent from the inside...it won't be perfect but if careful you will not see the it is bad looking...then I would rust proof the back side if rusted.and then install....I did this with my rear bumper the metal is very very soft....

use an old rug to lay the crome side on so that it don't scratch..

[roadrunner2]

Thanks j cAT,
I'll give that a go after the weather dries and warms up here. (I don't have a garage to work in)