[diro82]

So my new 09' XB has a nice big dent in it now thanks to my own stupidity. Pulling out of a parking garage I literally tapped a frickin pole & CRUNCH! A nice big dent in my rear bumper & a cracked tail light.

Is there anything I can do to protect my bumper? Of course being plastic it's so flimsy & being a Chicago resident parking is never easy & people bump into it all the time & it seems to dent/scratch so easily...

I'm new to this forum so I'm going to see if I can figure out how to post a pic.

Thanks for any advice.

 

[Shancopp]

Welcome...wish your first post wasn't about a boo boo on your ride! Good luck getting it fixed!

 

[Eric]

Welcome to the site!

Since I can't see how bad it is, why don't you try calling a mobile dent repair place? I see so many driving around here I've actually pulled in behind one & asked for a quote.

 

[boblamb58]

So my new 09' XB has a nice big dent in it now thanks to my own stupidity. Pulling out of a parking garage I literally tapped a frickin pole & CRUNCH! A nice big dent in my rear bumper & a cracked tail light.

Is there anything I can do to protect my bumper? Of course being plastic it's so flimsy & being a Chicago resident parking is never easy & people bump into it all the time & it seems to dent/scratch so easily...

I'm new to this forum so I'm going to see if I can figure out how to post a pic.

Thanks for any advice.

WELCOME to the site, diro82! Shame you had to post about a big dent to say hello

Last time I was at the dealer (last week, freebie oil change) saw a sign out front for bumper repair, $245. Don't know what it includes, though. They're in Langhorne, PA.

I have a self-inflicted wound in my bumper as well. Backed into a chain link fence. Made a nasty gouge.

 

[WHITENOISE]

Just take this opportunity to add an upgraded bumper! Better yet a whole body kit! Seriously tho sorry that happened. My son recently opened his door into a stone pillar and sccccrape. : (

If the taillight is only cracked, it is not a hard task to put in a replacement. You might be able to post around and see if anyone has a stock set for sale. GL

 

[damasho]

Ouch!

 

[scion]

Without seeing the dent, I can tell you that a plastic bumper that has had the corner pushed in can sometimes be popped out using a hair dryer. As far as the taillight go, they are on Ebay for $25-$30.00 plus shipping for new takeoffs.

A large Scion decal is perfect for covering up scratch after the DIY attempt.

 

[xBillTheCat]

I think RonCo used to make inflatable bumpers to hang out your car window in parking lots to stop door dings. Might be worth looking into...

Just kidding... hate to hear about a brand new car getting crunched.

 

[boostedegos]

It shouldn't cost too much to replace that bumper skin. Good luck!

I see you are in Chicago, finally someone on here that is in this area

 

[bbq1023]

Good luck for repairing the bumper, I also have a new pair of tail-light if you interested. PM me if you like.

 

[jrl91789]

That sucks...