Dented Rear Bumper Cover - Toyota Nation Forum : Toyota Car and Truck Forums

nobody102 · 10-10-2007, 08:34 PM

Oops, I backed-up my 2006 Camry LE into my wife's car and my rear bumper cover is mashed in pretty good on the corner. I got two estimates so far from reputable body shops:

1. Repair the bumper and paint it - $450.
2. Install a new bumper and paint it - $660

Since the car is only 2 years old, should I get the new bumper? I am a bit skeptical as to how well you can repair plastic. Damn, these things are expensive (in Atlanta). Any advise?

Thanks,
Ted

streetxdreamer · 10-10-2007, 08:52 PM

I think if they repair it all they do is pop it out as far as they can and bondo it. Not too sure though as i dont do body work.

Mr. Miyagi · 10-11-2007, 05:14 PM

streetxdreamer is exactly right. thats what theyll do

sacridge · 10-11-2007, 06:15 PM

ouch! I would personally just get a brand new bumper. I recently backed my 07 camry into someone but luckily it was their fault so everything was covered!

ghettosled · 10-12-2007, 07:26 AM

get the new bumper. if you use body filler on the bumper, it might look good at first, but if you take a light bump that wouldnt normally damage the bumper, the filler will easily crack.

japoneez · 10-12-2007, 09:54 AM

I'm A Service Advisor At A Toyota Dealership Here In California And To Repair/repaint A Bumper I Charge $250 And It Comes Out Perfect...so If It's Going To A Body Shop That Sounds About Right To Get It Repaired At That Rate

JSM1284 · 10-12-2007, 10:39 AM

We used 3M Automix Flexible parts repair at the bodyshop I used to work for. Its basically like a Bondo that doesn't dry hard and brittle. But dries soft and bendable. Is is designed to be used on Bumpers, etc.

itzme · 10-12-2007, 02:17 PM

Before you pay big bucks, this worked fairly well for me ... a very carefully used hot air gun from the outside, and a soft stick of some sort from the inside. It'll sorta pop out at the right temperature. Cant hurt to try.