Bent Chrome Bumper

[RedMk2Gti]

there are still a fair few rear chromies kicking around

True, but not from parts supplier that insurance companies usually deal with.
I have 2 brand new that I'm preserving for future project

[greasykitchen]

Thanks people. I'll try to suss out some options ASAP and will do a little detective work to try to work out how/where/when/who did it (but I'm not hopeful).

And AlexG I'll keep you in mind if I need to get a new one.

BTW I'm insured with Shannon's for an agreed value which is much more than the cost of repairs or replacement parts so I really hope they wouldn't write it off over such minor damage.

Cheers.

[greasykitchen]

Can anyone recommend a good bumper straightener? I'm located centrally but will travel for a quality repairer.
Ta

[RedMk2Gti]

Can anyone recommend a good bumper straightener? I'm located centrally but will travel for a quality repairer.
Ta

I'd say getting new one from alex_g will be easiler and cheaper, you only need the bar, the rubber can be reused, except the end cap.

Alternatively try the " press, vice (with soft jaws!) and a hammer, block of wood etc." method yourself.

[revnit]

i think the bumper is half the problem those end caps basically don't exist anymore to get them will be long nights browsing eBay

[gldgti]

i think the bumper is half the problem those end caps basically don't exist anymore to get them will be long nights browsing eBay

i've fixed a couple with careful use of superglue and satin black paint

[greasykitchen]

i think the bumper is half the problem those end caps basically don't exist anymore to get them will be long nights browsing eBay

There's these http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Gen-V...0869QQtcZphoto

The ad says they'll fit but they look different

[evorobin]

I've got three end caps in the garage all for the other side

Also have a rear bumper but it's not in as good condition as alex's.

[alex g]

There's these http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Gen-V...0869QQtcZphoto

The ad says they'll fit but they look different

they fit the us style chrome bumpers not the euro ones

[thestu]

i think the bumper is half the problem those end caps basically don't exist anymore to get them will be long nights browsing eBay

i have lots of end caps kickn' around