Rear bumper damage.... options for replacing?

rebelfocus · 08-13-2006, 11:38 AM

Someone reversed into my rear bumper last night in a car park. They bent the plastic and scratched off paint. It looks like damage from a trailer hitch. I was very unhappy about it; people in Ireland are fairly careless drivers and there isn't much of a car culture so they don't care about damaging other people's property.

The bumper will definitely need to be replaced. I am hoping some of you can help with a few questions

- should I ask for the bumper just primed and have the body-shop paint it or order one that is pre-painted from the factory?
- Any idea how much this would cost as a part?
- How many hours of labour would be involved typlically?
- should I consider putting on a M-sport bumper or would this look odd without have the M-sport kit.

Thanks...

jojogargoles · 08-13-2006, 12:12 PM

buy an M-tec rear bumper or ACS to cover the damage

just4kickz · 08-13-2006, 12:32 PM

m-tech +1

mosport70 · 08-13-2006, 12:33 PM

Definitely M-tec rear. It will look great even without the sides and front.

That is a real shame that they hit you, but take this situation as an opportunity to improve the look of your car.

Chesmu · 08-13-2006, 01:06 PM

agreed... m-tech. won't look silly at all.

rebelfocus · 08-13-2006, 06:16 PM

Should I order a bumper painted from the factory?
If I order once primed, would the body shop paint job match the factory paint?
Would I save money doing it a particular way?

achal · 08-13-2006, 08:07 PM

sometimes in the shipment the paint get brushed or damaged...get it painted locally...and all they need is the color code and they should be able to match perfectly...

John · 08-13-2006, 09:16 PM

emmm tech

rebelfocus · 08-14-2006, 04:18 AM

Any idea how much extra the M-tech bumper would cost me over the standard one?

Looks like I need a few more parts as well from looking at realoem (they don't have prices for these M-trim parts)

GUIDE FOR BUMPER, SIDE, LEFT
51127906505

GUIDE FOR BUMPER, SIDE, RIGHT
51127906506

PARK DISTANCE CONTROL (PDC)
BUMPER TRIM PANEL, REAR, PRIMED
51128041139

FLAP, TOWING EYE, PRIMED
-M-
51128041134

COVER, LOWER PART CENTER
-M-
51127906504

COVER
-M-
51128040152

08-13-2006, 11:38 AM	#1
rebelfocus Second Lieutenant 31 Rep 282 Posts Drives: 520d SE Touring Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Cork, Ireland iTrader: (0)	Rear bumper damage.... options for replacing? Someone reversed into my rear bumper last night in a car park. They bent the plastic and scratched off paint. It looks like damage from a trailer hitch. I was very unhappy about it; people in Ireland are fairly careless drivers and there isn't much of a car culture so they don't care about damaging other people's property. The bumper will definitely need to be replaced. I am hoping some of you can help with a few questions - should I ask for the bumper just primed and have the body-shop paint it or order one that is pre-painted from the factory? - Any idea how much this would cost as a part? - How many hours of labour would be involved typlically? - should I consider putting on a M-sport bumper or would this look odd without have the M-sport kit. Thanks...
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08-13-2006, 12:12 PM	#2
jojogargoles Lieutenant 9 Rep 549 Posts Drives: 330i Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: sherman oaks, CA iTrader: (2)	buy an M-tec rear bumper or ACS to cover the damage __________________ SpeedTool
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08-13-2006, 12:32 PM	#3
just4kickz boku no namae ha... 336 Rep 11,025 Posts Drives: 2006 BS 330i Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: S. Bay Area, CA + Newark, NJ + ChiCity + True Blue iTrader: (11) Garage List 2006 E90 330i [0.00]	m-tech +1 __________________ looking for a PreLCI Black Sapphire e90 front bumper without license plate holes "Akimbo shotguns. Broken wrists anyone? And don't give me that 'it's just a game' bull**. Where the are my akimbo interventions then?! One scope on each eye mother**er!!"
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08-13-2006, 12:33 PM	#4
mosport70 First Lieutenant 11 Rep 332 Posts Drives: 330xi Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: South iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 330xi [0.00] 2006 330xi [0.00] 2006 330xi [0.00]	Definitely M-tec rear. It will look great even without the sides and front. That is a real shame that they hit you, but take this situation as an opportunity to improve the look of your car. __________________ 330xi Sparkling Graphite \| Terra with Burl Walnut \| ZPP \| ZSP with Style 162 \| Comfort Access \| Heated Seats \| PDC \| Navigation \| Satellite Radio \| OEM Alarm \| De-badged \| OEM Strut Brace \| Blacklines \| Rear Fogs \| Silver Front Indicator Bulbs Ordered: 4.3.2006 Scheduled for Production: 4.7.2006 Awaiting Transport: 4.13.2006 En Route: 4.19.2006 At Preparation Center: 5.11.2006 Performance Center Delivery: 06.01.2006
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Chesmu Brigadier General 89 Rep 3,011 Posts Drives: 2013 X6 Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Phoenix,AZ iTrader: (2) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00] 2006 330i [0.00]	agreed... m-tech. won't look silly at all. __________________ "Teach the ignorant. Ignore the stupid."
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08-13-2006, 06:16 PM	#6
rebelfocus Second Lieutenant 31 Rep 282 Posts Drives: 520d SE Touring Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Cork, Ireland iTrader: (0)	Should I order a bumper painted from the factory? If I order once primed, would the body shop paint job match the factory paint? Would I save money doing it a particular way?
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08-13-2006, 08:07 PM	#7
achal Lieutenant 54 Rep 464 Posts Drives: X5 E70 Prem, Tech, Cold packg Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: MD iTrader: (2)	sometimes in the shipment the paint get brushed or damaged...get it painted locally...and all they need is the color code and they should be able to match perfectly...
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John Captain 55 Rep 960 Posts Drives: E90 325i Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Long Island, NY iTrader: (1)	emmm tech
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08-14-2006, 04:18 AM	#9
rebelfocus Second Lieutenant 31 Rep 282 Posts Drives: 520d SE Touring Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Cork, Ireland iTrader: (0)	Any idea how much extra the M-tech bumper would cost me over the standard one? Looks like I need a few more parts as well from looking at realoem (they don't have prices for these M-trim parts) GUIDE FOR BUMPER, SIDE, LEFT 51127906505 GUIDE FOR BUMPER, SIDE, RIGHT 51127906506 PARK DISTANCE CONTROL (PDC) BUMPER TRIM PANEL, REAR, PRIMED 51128041139 FLAP, TOWING EYE, PRIMED -M- 51128041134 COVER, LOWER PART CENTER -M- 51127906504 COVER -M- 51128040152
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