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Bumper repair advise.

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting' started by FishHawk, Jul 18, 2009.

  1. FishHawk

    FishHawk New Member

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    Had an accident which put a small 1" tear in my bumper. I think that I can repair it by simply gluing it back in place . What type of epoxy or glue would work on the bumper. I could go the insurance route but that involves a replacing the whole bumper which might effect my insurance rate. Thanks FishHawk
     
    #1 FishHawk, Jul 18, 2009
  2. edthefox5

    edthefox5 Senior Member

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    Not sure of your deductible but mine is $500 which is exactly what 3 body shops quoted me to fix 2 little scratches in the rear bumper.
    Bumper cover has to come off. 3m automix'ed filled (rubber repair) ...sanded...primed..sanded..painted... and then re-installed. New bumper cover along is like $300 plus all of the above. No quick fix unless you want to go ghetto. And thats just for rubber deep scratches. Carsmedic said about $350 out the door though without taking the bimper off and feathering in the spot which will look like nice person 3 month later.

    Depends on how bad you can stand your car to look. Just gluing a tear back in will look horrible.
    Me?...the 2 little scratches don't bother me. I'm waiting till someone douches me at a light so they can pay for it as so many people seem to enjoy flying up to me when I'm stopped at a light.

    Either way Ins company will prob. not be involved.
     
    #2 edthefox5, Jul 19, 2009
  3. echase

    echase New Member

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    Bumper stickers save money. :-P
     
    #3 echase, Jul 20, 2009
  4. vertex

    vertex Active Member

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    I like bumper stickers. Also, depending on its exact location, those glue on bumper protection strips can cover it nicely, about $20
    :)
     
    #4 vertex, Jul 21, 2009
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