This is my first time on this site and I would appreciate any feedback. This weekend it was 10 degrees in NYC and snowy. When I moved my car this morning I noticed a hole in the front bumper (pic attached) The piece was no where to be found so I can't glue it back. What are some solutions? Would I have to replace the front bumper? Thank you!!
I think a body shop could fill that gap, maybe even without removal. Put in a glued backer piece, let that set up, fill it till slightly proud with bondo, sculpt it back down to match the profile, then paint and blend-in. With all that, not sure you'd come out in $'s, vs replacing it. Maybe. Today's "bumpers" are a cruel joke, btw.
Or price replacement of the plastic bumper at several body shops. Some aftermarket units are available, even prepainted for $200 shipped. It is not inconceivable to change it yourself. 2007 2008 2009 Toyota Prius Front Bumper Painted 1C0 Millenium Silver Metallic | eBay
Wouldn't really work with your case, but I really like this approach: A bumper with moxie | PriusChat
I feel bad for you.....because that looks to be a part of a body panel MUCH larger than just a bumper cover. Now you know why some folks in NYC who park on the street have ugly bars attached to both bumpers. Check with a Toyota shop first; the an independent body shop or two. The independents will often come in at half the dealer price.....or less. Then there always is white duct tape.
