anyone have the rear bumper protector from Sigma?

Yep, I've got one. It's actually made for a Corolla, but fits the Prius just fine. It's got two strips of adhesive; just remove the paper protector and press in place. It has saved me many a scratch, I'm sure. And gives me a place to sit while I lace up my hiking boots. I definitely recommend it. As for fading, I've only had it since this spring, but I use that 303 Aerospace stuff on it so expect it to last longer than the rest of the car...

 

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I have the black one from Metro that I think is for the Matrix. It's fine, no fading, etc., but I would rather have one that comes back further and covers the rear top lip of the bumper as well. That said, I ended up ordering the same thing that I had, for my wife's 06 this week. Now it's listed as a Prius part; I think when I got the first one a year or two ago, it was listed as a Matrix part only. It hasn't arrived yet, so I don't know for sure if it's the same thing.

http://www.metrotpn.com/Default.aspx

 

Sigma's rear bumper protector is $140...JDM product and it's chrome...I wonder if it is easy to put on???

I may check out the Corolla one at the service center....

I didn't see one here in Danny's place...

terri

 

I got one from someone on eBay a while back....also got side body mouldings. I think the mouldings were about 90 and the bumper protector (which is a black plastic) was like 35. It has worked great...was very, very easy to install.

If you search these forums I'm sure you'll find many threads on them.

 

I have the Toyota bumper protector that was added at the port. It has definitely protected the bumper from my dogs jumping in and out. I can't speak to the fading as I've only had the car for 6 weeks. It looks like it will hold up well.

 

I got a black plastic one on eBay too. It has a lip that goes over the back. Two adhesive strips secure it. I installed it myself. I don't know what Toyota it was made for but it works fine.

I saw the rear bumper "decal". What a rip off. I don't see that offering any protection at all and for the price it is absolutely worthless. Worthless at any price. Overpriced. Just plain stupid.

 

I have the same one as Godiva. Black rubber that curls down the lip of the bumper. It works great! Has saved me many a scratch.

I think it was around $25 on EBAY.

Looks great on the car too...everyone thinks it is a factory installed piece.

 

I got one of those black ones which fit the Prius like a glove. I had the guy who installed another mod install this bumper protector at the same time. I'm glad I did that.

I had looked at the back of the protector and it had 2 thin strips of adhesive. I asked the installer if he had any experience with those adhesives loosening up? His comment was informative, I thought. He said "oh those 3M adhesives are really good ones but you must use alcohol to clean the entire area the adhesives would be in contact. Good advice I would say. That is the reason I am sharing this here.

So clean up that bumper with alcohol before installing that bumper protector and you should have no fears of it flying off later.

 

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Yep, I've received that advice for when you want something to adhere as best as possible, to use alcohol to remove the wax.