Gonzo911

Someone must have backed up into my car while parked FAR AWAY from everyone in a parking garage this morning. Badly scratched and dented the two bumpers on either side of my license plate. Question, are these easy to replace and is it a DIY project? Or do I need a complete new bumper. I carry high deductibles on my insurance otherwise it wouldn't much matter to me. Thanks in advance.

chsu74

Contact Eric at bumper plugs who is on the board as a sponsor. He will get it repainted for you.

pl

ditto on eric, i wouldn't spend too much time trying to get it right myself,

Divot

Depends. Is it just the bumperettes, or the whole bumper? Bumperettes = Eric.

Ubermensch

The bumperettes are easy to remove so it should be a quick fix.

S.

function12

I would check the rest of the bumper for spider cracks in the paint. I got hit and just a small scuff in the bumperett but the rear of the bumper got flexed to much and cracked the paint. Had the whole thing repainted.

Gonzo911

Thanks. Just sent Eric a message. You guys are great as usual!

street rod

This is a good post to check out for those wanting to remove their bumperettes. They probably saved you some money.

G.B.Ficken

My bumperette was scuffed and also now is loose. Seems that it is installed using clips - females inside the bumper and males on the bumperette. My female (s) may be missing as when I try to mate the clips by pushing the bumperette back in, nothing grips. So, once I refurbish how do I reattach - glue? How do I find Eric?- FYI I'm new to this forum. Danke, Grretl.

jdog

They are installed via a 8mm Allen Head bolt that goes up from the bottom. Very easy to remove.

Gonzo911

Contact Eric at eric@bumperplugs.com. Or go to his website bumperplugs.com. He is very responsive. I ordered a set of bumper plugs and am weighing options for the bumperettes. Since mine were damaged, Eric has to order new ones and have them painted. I have some rock chips and bumper scratches so I may replace the entire bumper.

dan212

Bumperettes are easily replaced, but in my NYC garage, I use a pair of heavy padded bumper pads that clip to the wheel wells. The provide a good cushion for the inevitable taps.

Something like these or these..

SSST

My 04 uses a torx bolt. Not sure when that change came in.

Regardless, they are very easy to remove and reinstall. Just loosen the bolt and they lift right off. To reinstall, put them back in place and retighten the bolt.

G.B.Ficken

So thanks guys-Tomorrow a.m. I'll wriggle under and mess with the bolts, and contact Eric.

SSST

No wriggling required. Just pop off the little cover on the underside of the bumperette.