I thought i would post this observation .... It might be helpful to people that replace their front bumper...
Brand new front bumper and new bumper seal installed and hood would not close...
I put a straight edge in top of bumper and there was a 5mm bump in the middle of bumper (not realy noticeable or expected because new)
I removed the spot welds on the lower part of the bracket in the middle of the bumper on the backside of the bumper
with 2 clamps i squeezed the bumper at the middle until it was flat.
Then rewelded the bracket.
The hood now closes
Nice thing about this fix... did not have to hammer and dolly or fill or even prime....
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