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ifmc100 · 05-11-2009, 01:24 AM

I didn't do this - in fact, she was damaged when I bought her, but it tears me up each time I see this dent! I guess the original owner tagged a curb somewhere along the way, and I know the damage is very minor... Nevertheless, it is annoying, mostly because I refuse to pay to get it repaired or replaced, knowing full well I could do the same or worse tomorrow!

I've scoured the posts and seen all the DIY fixes, like the hair-dryer and heat gun options or covering it up with a car bra or bolt-on splitters, but nothing really fits what I'm looking for...

Is there any sort of low-cost protection for this area that would both cover up these wounds and protect the bumper lip from similar damage? I envision about a 3 mm thick foam or rubber piece (color-matched, of course!) that would just stick on and not be too obtrusive...

I tried to fashion one myself the other day without a whole lot of luck... There are curves involved that made it look much too easy than it really was! Thanks!

05-11-2009, 01:24 AM	#1
ifmc100 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Chattanooga TN Posts: 3	Yet another bumper dent... I didn't do this - in fact, she was damaged when I bought her, but it tears me up each time I see this dent! I guess the original owner tagged a curb somewhere along the way, and I know the damage is very minor... Nevertheless, it is annoying, mostly because I refuse to pay to get it repaired or replaced, knowing full well I could do the same or worse tomorrow! I've scoured the posts and seen all the DIY fixes, like the hair-dryer and heat gun options or covering it up with a car bra or bolt-on splitters, but nothing really fits what I'm looking for... Is there any sort of low-cost protection for this area that would both cover up these wounds and protect the bumper lip from similar damage? I envision about a 3 mm thick foam or rubber piece (color-matched, of course!) that would just stick on and not be too obtrusive... I tried to fashion one myself the other day without a whole lot of luck... There are curves involved that made it look much too easy than it really was! Thanks!