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sunnah · 02-16-2009, 03:06 PM

2008 Sienna LE8- I rubbed against a cement pillar in my garage (Right Front Corner). Though they are scratches they went deep. Is my only option to replace the entire bumper? Can anyone recommend a quality please? I am in Northern Virginia, USA.

Andrew Liu · 02-16-2009, 09:02 PM

You could always sand, bondo, and then repaint...although I don't know how much cheaper that would be than a new bumper cover...

sunnah · 02-17-2009, 04:52 AM

Have any recommendations for the bumper cover?

luck123 · 02-19-2009, 01:08 PM

If they are so deep that they are beyond clear, then repaint is your best option. They will use some body filler to smooth it out sand and repaint the entire bumper. Match may not be perfect though, depending on what color you have.

niceguy · 03-24-2009, 05:56 PM

You may DIY repair your bumper using the smart/spot repair technique. No need to paint the whole bumper. Sand-primer-sand-base coat (color)-clear coat-polish-wax. The color may not be 100% match even the paint code is the same. But since the scratch is at the corner, and the reflation of light will make it not noticeble. Use spray, don't use touch up pen.