Warning about the bumper "protector"

I have a lot of marks on my bumper from stones. I was going to get my bumper painted and then have the film put on. The body shop told me there is a 90 day period for the paint to cure before they can install the film.

If you force the dealer to paint your bumper you will not be able to put a film on for 90 days. Over those 90 days you will get dings unless you decide not to drive the car. Or as you posted never have film installed again. I am sure someone that installs the film all the time can do it right.

 

I did my own without problems or the need to poke holes in the film to remove bubbles.

 

I am sorry I completely read your post wrong. You left out a few key words.

A lot of people get a PROTECTIVE film on their FRONT bumper. This stops it from getting marks from stones.

It sounds like you had a DECROTIVE film on your REAR bumper. This is strictly cosmetic.

The more detail you provide the more people can understand your situation.

 

OP, instead of repainting the whole rear bumper, why not just get the hard plastic bumper protector?

 

It's an eyesore, especially on Blizzard Pearl. Not really necessary unless you load and unload heavy or damaging stuff all the time for work, etc.

Anyway, this bumper applique is more cosmetic than protection. I've been rear-ended twice and the body shop installed it each time with no problem. I'd take it to a body shop rather than have the dealer do it. Body shops obviously have the experience and know what to do.

 

Yeah,

I too would take it to a body shop with a good reputation on account that the dealer damaged it. If you can get the dealer to allow that, I might consider taking them to small claims court.

 

Raza, yes I hope the fix goes well.

If the dealer did it, then it should be taken care of.

BUT, that is what small claims court is for.

I am putting on a rear bumper top protector.
This is for actual use...saving from scratches.
My son puts his saxophone in there twice a week and I want to be sure to
save from scratches, etc.
I have a '10 Scion xB that I did not put it on, and I pulled out a heavy shelf
and left a nice burr/scratch on it that wouldnt be there if I put on it.

The Prius C rubber rear bumper protector cost me a whopping $60 from ebay.

 

I am surprised and sometimes, "NOT" surprised as to the lacasaysical attitude that some businesses take, when it comes to customer service.

I would NOT count on this dealer's ability to make it right "in house."

Businesses that work on this type of model deserve to fail.

I'd take it to the best custom shop in town, and then send the dealer the "bill."

If they refuse to pay, I see them in court and get a judgement against them.

 

It is all about speed -- sad to say ...... you would think that the dealer would be the best place to have this done.

They do the same thing with the silly trim that is installed on the wheel wells --- they cut it on the car ....same for the stripes.

 

I installed this myself with no bubbles and without the use of razor whatsoever.

I suppose those tinting services are the best place to install this.

 

Mine was installed by Southeast Toyota, including window tinitng, a full set of carpeted floor mats, clear door edge protection, and other "protection package items." That added $898 to the selling price of the car.

I was fortunate to buy my "v" on Superbowl Sunday, when business was really slow. I got all of that stuff for "FREE" and still got $460 off of factory MSRP.

Not bragging, I just consider myself very fortunate. They had the car for two weeks on the showroom floor. Now, they sell right off of the truck for MSRP and more.