Best way to prevent bumper scratches/dings

Lezam · 08-19-2011, 05:08 PM

Does anyone know of something to apply to your bumper so it doesn't get scratched and dinged by people parallel parking into you? I've seen people apply a clear coat to their hood, but not for bumpers. In NYC its pretty hard to have a clean bumper, and there are many people driving with those bumper bully things... but they're plain ugly! Any ideas?

JS82 · 08-19-2011, 05:17 PM

I'm no expert but I think clearbra could help.

gary88 · 08-19-2011, 05:21 PM

tofu- · 08-19-2011, 05:23 PM

I'm more concerned with my front bumper. People backing into spots have a hard time judging rear clearance in comparison to the front

orionredwing · 08-19-2011, 05:29 PM

Clear bra might help but not 100% guaranteed. I don't think there's a clean and tasteful solution out there, sorry.

dday · 08-19-2011, 07:29 PM

clear bra is going to get marred pretty quickly if it's cars backing into you. sadly it's a big pitfall of parking in the city.

csupernova · 08-22-2011, 04:25 PM

can't really avoid that OP. I have the bumper bully and it saves me from a lot of scratches. It looks ugly that's why I put it in the trunk when I drive away. Those thing cant protect the side of the bumper though. If you park on the street a lot, all you can do is pray.

Houman21 · 08-23-2011, 05:42 PM

Don't use your parking brake unless on an incline/decline, this way if someone taps your car, without the parking brake engaged - your car will move and transfer some of the
energy to the wheels and not absorb it all in the bumper.

Otherwise, just try and enjoy your car

hipnotic · 08-23-2011, 10:10 PM

don't drive your car and park it in your garage in your house and nothing will get scratched

tibra1 · 08-23-2011, 10:12 PM

Other than one of those bumper bullys ?..no i dont think so/

A clear bra or 3M will only do so much..more for little stones..not people plowin into u

tibra1 · 08-23-2011, 10:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by josh06lau

don't drive your car and park it in your garage in your house and nothing will get scratched

+1..i have a daily beater for that.

hipnotic · 08-23-2011, 10:20 PM

or just repaint the your front after it gets so many rock chips

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orionredwing Captain 106 Rep 728 Posts Drives: 335i Sedan, 135i Coupe Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: San Jose iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 335i [10.00]	Clear bra might help but not 100% guaranteed. I don't think there's a clean and tasteful solution out there, sorry. __________________ PROcede \| AMS FMIC \| AR Catless DPs \| AR Oil Cooler \| BMS DCI Wavetrac LSD \| KW V3 w/ Swift Springs \| M3 Front Suspension
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dday Captain 33 Rep 856 Posts Drives: 2014 Alpine White 335 M-Sport Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: MA iTrader: (1)	clear bra is going to get marred pretty quickly if it's cars backing into you. sadly it's a big pitfall of parking in the city.
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csupernova Captain 32 Rep 606 Posts Drives: E90 330i Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: NYC iTrader: (7)	can't really avoid that OP. I have the bumper bully and it saves me from a lot of scratches. It looks ugly that's why I put it in the trunk when I drive away. Those thing cant protect the side of the bumper though. If you park on the street a lot, all you can do is pray.
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hipnotic Major General 149 Rep 6,604 Posts Drives: e92 335i Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: So. Cal iTrader: (7) Garage List 2008 335i coupe [7.00]	don't drive your car and park it in your garage in your house and nothing will get scratched __________________
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hipnotic Major General 149 Rep 6,604 Posts Drives: e92 335i Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: So. Cal iTrader: (7) Garage List 2008 335i coupe [7.00]	or just repaint the your front after it gets so many rock chips __________________
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