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Old 02-03-16, 06:15 PM
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Old 02-03-16, 07:55 PM
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yep, they don't make them anymore as they used to
The old Chevy would have flattened the critter
Now it ends up in intensive care with lifethreadening injuries and you can be lucky that your car does not get written off.

Jesting aside, sorry to see this
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Could be worse. I ran over a raccoon and needed a new radiator on my Deville.
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A heat gun should get your bumper back up to shape
Old 02-04-16, 07:59 AM
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Originally Posted by isfdude
A heat gun should get your bumper back up to shape
Exactly what I was going to say, $15 heat gun from Harbor Freight will work just fine.

Raccoon 0 / LS430 1
Old 02-04-16, 08:27 AM
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A heat gun isn't going to fix the crack. It will still look like crap. Or, were you guys just kidding?
Old 02-04-16, 08:56 AM
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let your insurance handle it,thats why we pay it.unless the raccoon has a policy.LOL
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The heat gun will bring it back to shape and as far as the crack goes you can use a flex filler but then you might need to paint it too.
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Originally Posted by jimbosr1
let your insurance handle it,thats why we pay it.unless the raccoon has a policy.LOL
Wha-hahaha... Hit run... Glad you are ok. The quick response is to avoid the critters and I've heard/had friends go into a ditch or curb by attempting to avoid them.

The tab on the corner lamp is probably broken. Get some estimates and after the fresh bumper a protective film applied.
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So what was Mr. Raccoon driving.
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Was this Rocket Racoon from Guardians of the Galaxy?
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