tlakeusa

Hit a pot hole and partially crunched / split rear bumper above rear driver side exhaust cut out. Doubt this can be repaired. Question is for a 1999 Cabriolet C4 , does any 99 - 01 bumper work ( 4S , turbo , GT3 et al) or should it be straight across.

thx much

FRUNKenstein

Well, 4S and Turbo are somebody cars, so no, do not believe they would work without modification

Sneaky Pete

Somebody...anybody?

OP...kc means the 4S and Turbo are for a widebody car. Your car is a narrow body. You can find used bumper covers at a few places....DC Automotive or LA Dismantlers are a few.

tlakeusa

Thx SP, sadly , beyond the legalese, unlike the front bumper, a rear bumper seems to be a rare commodity on a commoners driving machine.

Atrox

Chris(MA)

You might be able to get it fiberglassed and then imperfections filled with flexible epoxy. Maybe post some pics?

tlakeusa

I was wondering about that possibility. I'll get a picture up.

Kris Murphy

If you need a new cover, I am parting out a 2000 C4 coupe that has a perfect rear bumper cover. It is slate grey metallic.

Sneaky Pete

Take a look here http://stores.ebay.com/Quality-Porsc..._sid=853166208

I have bought several parts from them and they are good to deal with including free shipping.

tlakeusa

Damage done



and a little ditty for ambience

Macster

Dang. That was some pothole.

The bumper cover will need replacing. As others have offered you can seek out one from a salvaged car. Be aware -- this my 2nd hand experience when having two Porsche cars in for accident repair -- a salvaged bumper cover may not be in very good condition so look carefully before you buy.

(In once case insurance company "insisted" on a used bumper cover and the body shop argued against this but insurance company, well insisted. Salvage bumper cover ordered and it was in worse condition than the one that was on the car. Another time insurance company insisted on a used headlight. Body shop searched and found one for sale but seller wanted money up front. Body shop refused -- owner told me that's not the way he does business -- and insurance company paid for a new head light.)

Exhaust system ok? Alignment? Wheels/tires?

tlakeusa

Thx and greatly appreciated info.

por944trs

Shame your on the westcoast, that is fixable in the hands of a capable tech.

fpb111

Ask around some of the bigger motorcycle shops in your area. With all of the Tupperware on new bikes now there are more bike folks doing plastic repair.
Solvent
Or hot iron
Or hot air

808Bill

I've always wanted to try those plastic welders, looks like a good option...