hom much will it cost, best guess., to get my bumper repaired... Options

[njccmd2002]

well i need help. Before taking a getting a shop quote, need your best guess. decided not to fix this myself, due to much problems. Im still considering tough.

DMAN i know your out there, tell me how much..... i should pay, or anyone. dont want to get ripped off. i want it painted the same color.....


yes its fiber glass. and made by Toyota....



oops wrong pic



im also considering modifying the bumper for the clear side markers instead of the ugly trd....





Pics of the damage here are some corner chips near the headlights....






and there is chip in the center, looks like there is a bump inside, altough no visible crack line inside, there is one on the outside....




btw, the inner headlight hole on this bumper does not cover the hi beams completely, weird ....



please help...

This post has been edited by njccmd2002: Jul 27, 2008 - 9:04 AM

[lubu]

You should use the old rubber surrounds for the highs, might covers the gap.

This post has been edited by lubu: Jul 26, 2008 - 12:58 PM

[808celica]

can i borrow your bumper so i can have kit worx make a replica for me

well most of the damage looks too small to even make it work fixing atm. you could do it yourself. a little newspaper, body filler, glazing putty, and a couple hours could get you far

[njccmd2002]

You should use the old rubber surrounds for the highs, might covers the gap.

its not the same hole size.


ive installed it completely, and used the rubber inthe hood to. Im taking on moday to get quote. But i want to know waht to expect.

[njccmd2002]

2 body shops dont want to touch it since they say thay cant fix it....

[GriffGirl]

Really? Weird. I would try finding a body person who doesn't work for a shop, at least not a chain. Do you have a favorite mechanic you know and trust? He's always the guy I go to for referrals.

Cost-wise, I can't even begin to imagine what that would cost. Off the top of my head I'd guess $500, but I'm seriously just pulling that out of my butt. I have no idea really.

[SoundSlut_dotcom]

id say prob around 350... but ur not going to get it perfect.. ull probably still have that small gap there.

[palooke]

Wish you were up here in KS. $500.

[njccmd2002]

id say prob around 350... but ur not going to get it perfect.. ull probably still have that small gap there.

the gap between the hood and the bumper is where the rubber goes. they say the part where is cracked cannot be fixed, because they dont warranty the paint job.

Wish you were up here in KS. $500.

Why?

[D-Man]

If that's ligit fiberglass, than it shouldn't be too hard to do yourself! Other wise, a shop will probably ask for 350-500. anything more is rediculous. (however you spell that, this CPU i'm using today blows w/o spell check )

Looks like your problems are that the bumper is not far enough back, Pull it back off, clean the fcuk out of all the edges and retighten it. if it has rounded screw holes, than expand them foward a bit so that you can put a bit of back force and make that bumper reach the fenders/hood better. if all else fails, fabricate supports.

That spider web lookin crack is where the money is. If your bumper is legitimate fiberglass, than you've got nothing, and i mean NOTHING to worry about I only wish you lived closer to me, so i could help and make a cast of that fine peice of bumper

You'll want to sand it down, high grit, you'r going to make your best atempt to sand a hole in it. (not literly although it's an easy fix if you do ) I suppose you really want to sand a "bowl" shape into it. then Wal*mart $10 fiberglass kit, and fill it in. DO NOT USE BONDO INSTEAD!! it'll loose consistancy and be prone to cracking or seperating.

there was a thread around here about buying OEM spec paint in arasol cans that has the link in it... IDK where but pressure posted his aproval, so it should be okay. ( ) w/e Followed by a bit of buffing and clear coating.

Make sure you was and towel dry the bumper before doing any of this.

Good luck. You've got PM.

[presure2]

yea, your looking at a few hrs of labor. prolly 3-4 at a shop.
too bad your not local, we're running a 129$ bumper special right now. lol

[njccmd2002]

yea, your looking at a few hrs of labor. prolly 3-4 at a shop.
too bad your not local, we're running a 129$ bumper special right now. lol

oh crap. I will prolly take it off soon and start working on it, i have been riding as is, from a distance you cant tell the smack. But i dont care as rare as it is, i will fix it and paint it.

I have seen another vert here from an old lady that looks like mine, want mine to stand out from the crowd

[D-Man]

we're running a 129$ bumper special right now. lol

Hey, so is maaco!!