Is it easier to R&R bumper cap /or just bumper cap <> 90’ Camry LE

[Sturdavj]

Slick roads, I slid into a trailer hitch & center punched a hole in my front bumper.


I located a 89’ LE bumper at my friendly local salvage yard. I have seen it, I plan to take a close inspection before it’s pulled. Just Bumper Or Bumper & Cap

So I have the “age old Question” which is the best way to go


Thanks for your input

JS

[nogard]

Whole bumper might cost you more, but is easier to just deal with the bolts/clips that go through the fenders and the 4 large bolts that hold the bumper on.

The small bolts along the bottom edge of the bumper cover are usually rusted (depending on you demographic).

Keep in mind, from my experience, the bumper on a '88 I had was three pieces (main front, small section on each fender) in the front and back. The two '90 models I've had have one piece bumpers, nicer looking. There are also flat black rubber bumpers on the base models which some will claim are not paintable, but I've found professional auto paint and cheap spray paint will stick if preped right.

[Sturdavj]

Your right, mine is one piece.

The donor car I am pretty sure is 89'. That’s good to know about the DX bumpers, the salvage yard has 2 OR 3 of those sitting around. They had a nice LE wagon that sat for awhile but has since gone to “the crusher”

I don't know if the cost will be that much more for who I deal with, I have traded labor/materials for parts in the past before w/these folks. So now I pretty much pay for the labor to remove items, sweet deal…

Thanks, I was hoping it would be simpler/easier as a complete package

[white90dx]

The bumper assembly has to be removed to be able to remove the bumper cover... so, that should get you closer to your answer. Depending on how much they charge for the beam and foam, it will probably be better to get the whole assembly. 3 large bolts to each frame rail, two small bolts in the fender well and two electrical plugs and its out.

-Charlie

[Sturdavj]

I like that idea, complete unit.

What is a quality brand to re-paint with

I will be going from blue to maroon.