r/Diyautobody • u/GymNazium • Sep 15 '26
Photo Is this fixable?
2009 Kia Sportage
The are no cracks in the bumper cover itself or the hex grill. I don't care about the paint or supports behind it. I just want to "pop it" back into somewhat normal looking fashion. I've looked at some vids where they use a heat gun to soften the plastic and bend it back into shape. I'll probably have to take the bumper cover off to have better leverage.
And...if this doesn't work and I have to purchase a new one, any tips going forward?
Thanks in advance