Anyone Install Bumper Protector/Guard from Sigma Automotive?

[LarryRacies]

I've been reading here about bumper appliques, protectors and guards and am confused about what they do. Some of them seem to protect the top of the bumper and not the rear or forward surface where they're more likely to be damaged.

Can anyone clear this up?

Thanks,

Larry

[Jeannie]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(LarryRacies @ May 26 2006, 01:38 PM) [snapback]261378[/snapback]</div>

I've been reading here about bumper appliques, protectors and guards and am confused about what they do. Some of them seem to protect the top of the bumper and not the rear or forward surface where they're more likely to be damaged.

Can anyone clear this up?

Thanks,

Larry
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I got the 'bumper protector' for the Prius from www.metrotpn.com. It protects the top of the bumper, where you would rest packages while you're opening the hatch back. It's black and goes fine on my White Prius, and serves my needs.

I don't think anything would be likely to protect the rear or forward bumper service paint from scratching if you 'park by Braille' or, worse, have a collision. But I may be wrong.

[LarryRacies]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Jeannie @ May 26 2006, 01:57 PM) [snapback]261389[/snapback]</div>

I got the 'bumper protector' for the Prius from www.metrotpn.com. It protects the top of the bumper, where you would rest packages while you're opening the hatch back. It's black and goes fine on my White Prius, and serves my needs.

I don't think anything would be likely to protect the rear or forward bumper service paint from scratching if you 'park by Braille' or, worse, have a collision. But I may be wrong.
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That's why I asked if anyone had installed the Sigma Automtive bumper protector.
They claim to protect both the front and rear bumpers.

[subarutoo]

I installed the Sigma protector on the rear. It has a small (about 1/2") rollover ftom the top to the vertical surface of the bumper. It is fairly rigid black plastic, and actually had "Corolla" molded into the back side of it. Fit was no problem, Just wipe down the bumper with alcohol, and use the applied double stick tape. I just eyeballed the centering location. Took about 30 sec, to install.

[finman]

I put the Matrix rear bumper thingy on mine. Sorry, this pic is the only one I have here on my work machine. Came from my dealer. Just specify Matrix (I think all years?) rear bumper protector. About $38. Peal and stick. It has worked well, especially during snowboard season and resting a boot on it while gearing up!

Cheers,
Curt

[LarryRacies]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(finman @ May 26 2006, 05:56 PM) [snapback]261493[/snapback]</div>

I put the Matrix rear bumper thingy on mine. Sorry, this pic is the only one I have here on my work machine. Came from my dealer. Just specify Matrix (I think all years?) rear bumper protector. About $38. Peal and stick. It has worked well, especially during snowboard season and resting a boot on it while gearing up!

Cheers,
Curt
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That's a great photo, finman, it proves my point exactly.
This thingy protects only the TOP of the bumper. I want something to protect the rear.

[Jeannie]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(LarryRacies @ May 26 2006, 03:33 PM) [snapback]261442[/snapback]</div>

That's why I asked if anyone had installed the Sigma Automtive bumper protector.
They claim to protect both the front and rear bumpers.
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This is the photo from the Sigmaautomotive site:


Check the wording on their website - it says "It overhangs too for added protection" and it is definitely a REAR bumper protector, and says its a genuine OE part. I couldn't find anything that says it protects the FRONT bumper.

Here's the picture from the Metrotpn site:


That picture doesn't show an 'overhang' like the Sigma picture. What I got, tho, is exactly what's pictured on the Sigma site. I got it about two weeks ago.

[LarryRacies]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Jeannie @ May 28 2006, 08:12 AM) [snapback]262002[/snapback]</div>

This is the photo from the Sigmaautomotive site:


Check the wording on their website - it says "It overhangs too for added protection" and it is definitely a REAR bumper protector, and says its a genuine OE part. I couldn't find anything that says it protects the FRONT bumper.

Here's the picture from the Metrotpn site:


That picture doesn't show an 'overhang' like the Sigma picture. What I got, tho, is exactly what's pictured on the Sigma site. I got it about two weeks ago.
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Hi jeanie:

On the Sigma Automotive web site there is an item they call Bumper Guard for $163. which
they say covers both the front and rear bumpers of the Prius. It also includes a picture which'
seems to indicate that it does just that. I'd post a link except I don't know how.

I was trying to locate anyone who had installed this item.

[TheForce]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(LarryRacies @ May 28 2006, 09:43 AM) [snapback]262007[/snapback]</div>

Hi jeanie:

On the Sigma Automotive web site there is an item they call Bumper Guard for $163. which
they say covers both the front and rear bumpers of the Prius. It also includes a picture which'
seems to indicate that it does just that. I'd post a link except I don't know how.

I was trying to locate anyone who had installed this item.
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Those really wont protect your whole bumpers. Its just a small piece that goes on the sides where you might scrape a curb or something. If you scrape curbs a lot you might want to get them or get some curb feelers.

If you want good protection for the front bumper get a clear bra or one of the black vinyl bras. I don't know of any full protection for the rear bumper. Don't think you really need it unless you like backing into walls and if your backing into walls even with a rear view camera you might need some glasses. I have the clear protector that goes on top of the rear bumper. I also have the black one that goes on top but haven't installed it yet.

[Jeannie]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(LarryRacies @ May 28 2006, 09:43 AM) [snapback]262007[/snapback]</div>

On the Sigma Automotive web site there is an item they call Bumper Guard for $163. which
they say covers both the front and rear bumpers of the Prius. It also includes a picture which'
seems to indicate that it does just that. I'd post a link except I don't know how.
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Sorry - I didn't see that item!

To post a picture of them, you go to the Sigma sight, click on the picture, and you'll get a pop-up window of the picture. Right-click on the picture in THAT window, click on 'copy image location', then in your 'reply' window here on the forum, click on the 'insert image' icon, then paste the image URL into the window. (I just figured it out myself this morning.)