Messed up my front bumper! :( :( :(

darkbat · 10-29-2006, 08:55 PM

today i was not concentrating and instead of back out of a parking space I went forward for a few seconds and suddenly came to the horrible realization that this parking lot had those parking blocks/bricks in front of every space to mark the end.. needless to say, I scratched up the bottom of the front bumper REALLY bad.. and some scratches can be seen from the front.. it's not very obvious unless I kneel down but it bothers the crap out of me! I dont have any pictures because my camera is broken.

but what do you guys suggest me do? repaint it or replace it with an oem bumper.. and should i get it done at the dealership or are they a ripoff?

thanks.

canucklion · 10-29-2006, 09:05 PM

get a quote from a few reputable bodyshops around your area

replace or repaint? it all depends on how severe the damage, can't really tell you without seeing a picture of the damage

nmulax · 10-29-2006, 10:01 PM

Not sure what color car you have, or if you have CWP.
If you decide to replace the bumper, and you're car's sparkling graphite and you don't have the headlight washers, let me know. I have the OEM kit for sale.

E91 Dude · 10-29-2006, 10:15 PM

Dang, that stinks. Get a quote from several bodyshops/dealerships in your area to see what suits your needs. Or check out the marketplace subforum and see if anything tickles your fancy. Heck, maybe you'll find an aftermarket alternative. Good luck!

Ray · 10-29-2006, 10:19 PM

Without any images, we can't really judge to what degree of damage was caused. Nor can we suggest whether the bumper needs to be replaced. Any body shop, however, will easily answewr that question for you.

If the damage is so severe that the bumper needs to be preplaced, you have the opportunity to search for an alternate style or simply mask it with a front lip.

speedyj88 · 10-29-2006, 11:35 PM

If it bothers you enough to replace it, you should DEFINITELY take advantage of the opportunity and buy an aftermarket front bumper. You're other choices would be a front spoiler which would cover up the damage to the lower portion of the bumper (AC Schnitzer and Hartge ones are real nice).

westcoaster · 10-30-2006, 12:03 AM

take it to them tomorrow they should be able to pop it out

txusa03 · 10-30-2006, 07:18 AM

why replace/repain it, it will get scratch again. You said it is hard to see unlees you kneel down. Then don't bother with it. your car is not a show car but a daily car so things will happen. just enjoy the car.

garehaan · 10-30-2006, 08:07 AM

Take a pic and I can gice you some advice.
I own a bodyshop....

mds82 · 10-30-2006, 10:52 AM

If its the bottom of the bumber i'd say just leave it. It going to get scratched again eventually, so dont waste the money.

As long as its just the bottom of the bumber and not anything in the front - then leave it

10-29-2006, 08:55 PM	#1
darkbat Banned 4 Rep 73 Posts Drives: '07 328xi Sedan Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Ann Arbor iTrader: (1)	Messed up my front bumper! :( :( :( today i was not concentrating and instead of back out of a parking space I went forward for a few seconds and suddenly came to the horrible realization that this parking lot had those parking blocks/bricks in front of every space to mark the end.. needless to say, I scratched up the bottom of the front bumper REALLY bad.. and some scratches can be seen from the front.. it's not very obvious unless I kneel down but it bothers the crap out of me! I dont have any pictures because my camera is broken. but what do you guys suggest me do? repaint it or replace it with an oem bumper.. and should i get it done at the dealership or are they a ripoff? thanks.
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canucklion pull my finger to get your kinder® surprise 148 Rep 10,455 Posts Drives: circles around you Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Toronto, Canada iTrader: (9)	get a quote from a few reputable bodyshops around your area replace or repaint? it all depends on how severe the damage, can't really tell you without seeing a picture of the damage __________________
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nmulax Brigadier General 379 Rep 4,320 Posts Drives: '07 Z4 M Coupe Join Date: May 2006 Location: Metro-Detroit iTrader: (5) Garage List 2007 Z4M Coupé [7.66]	Not sure what color car you have, or if you have CWP. If you decide to replace the bumper, and you're car's sparkling graphite and you don't have the headlight washers, let me know. I have the OEM kit for sale. __________________
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E91 Dude First Lieutenant 52 Rep 318 Posts Drives: Car Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Location iTrader: (2)	Dang, that stinks. Get a quote from several bodyshops/dealerships in your area to see what suits your needs. Or check out the marketplace subforum and see if anything tickles your fancy. Heck, maybe you'll find an aftermarket alternative. Good luck!
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Ray Member 306 Rep 22,825 Posts Drives: three series Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: sfCA iTrader: (0)	Without any images, we can't really judge to what degree of damage was caused. Nor can we suggest whether the bumper needs to be replaced. Any body shop, however, will easily answewr that question for you. If the damage is so severe that the bumper needs to be preplaced, you have the opportunity to search for an alternate style or simply mask it with a front lip.
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speedyj88 Private First Class 3 Rep 146 Posts Drives: 2006 M Roadster Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00]	If it bothers you enough to replace it, you should DEFINITELY take advantage of the opportunity and buy an aftermarket front bumper. You're other choices would be a front spoiler which would cover up the damage to the lower portion of the bumper (AC Schnitzer and Hartge ones are real nice).
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westcoaster Private 2 Rep 63 Posts Drives: black on black325i Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: california iTrader: (0)	take it to them tomorrow they should be able to pop it out
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txusa03 Major General 550 Rep 6,563 Posts Drives: TS330iPPSP6MT Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Planet Earth iTrader: (3)	why replace/repain it, it will get scratch again. You said it is hard to see unlees you kneel down. Then don't bother with it. your car is not a show car but a daily car so things will happen. just enjoy the car.
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garehaan Private 1 Rep 83 Posts Drives: E61 535d, mini cooper, 320d Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Netherlands iTrader: (0)	Take a pic and I can gice you some advice. I own a bodyshop.... __________________ 320d Ti Silver, Rim 193, factory window tint, sport suspension, Xenon, rear pdc, Nav Pro, bluetooth, heated seats, sensatec, M steering wheel, foldable rear seats, alarm etc.
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mds82 Major General 364 Rep 5,842 Posts Drives: 2006 325xi Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: South Central Connecticut iTrader: (40) Garage List 2006 325xi Snow Pics [0.00] 2006 BMW 325xi [0.00]	If its the bottom of the bumber i'd say just leave it. It going to get scratched again eventually, so dont waste the money. As long as its just the bottom of the bumber and not anything in the front - then leave it
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