Stupid Drivers

[MRS.Z-56_Hoe]

Why not try a metal bumper and get it painted to match? I understand about horrible drivers though Houston is horrible

 

[WHITEOUT]

So I went to the body shop today to get an estimate do the damages. A little over $1k worth of repairs. I asked about the paintable bumper and it was the same cost as the chrome. The only catch was I would have to pay for the painting. He couldn't find the Z71 valance either. I gave him the part number but for some reason he didn't have it in his system. So I guess I will just order it from Rock Auto.

This is what I did when got rear ended, but wanted a painted Denali rear bumper instead of stock Tahoe chrome bumper. Same situation as you, since bumper was chrome, insurance wasn't gonna pay for paint.
I bought Denali bumper myself, found it cheaper then body shop could get it. Since damage estimate was X amount, I bought bumper for Y amount, which was cheaper then estimate cost. Since I saved money buying bumper myself, I was able to use the insurance money to pay for the paint, and got money in my pocket when all said and done.

If Tahoe isn't payed off, Insurance company doesn't care what bumper you have, as long as you have one. And as long as your body man willing to do it, shouldn't be a problem. Now if Tahoe payed off, you can do whatever you want.

 

[Z-56 Hoe]

I want the Denali rear bumper so bad and to run center out exhaust through it!

---------- Post added at 09:22 PM ---------- Previous post was at 07:58 PM ----------

Good luck!

 

[Red_Raider]

I didn't even think about getting it myself! I found everything to do it cheaper than the $500+ for just the chrome bumper and valance. Too bad I picked her up last week so now I'm just waiting on the z71 valance to come in.