Big Dent in rear bumper, any carbon fiber rear ends? - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

bdohazelnuts · 10-17-2013, 06:05 PM

I have a big dent in my rear bumper, and as it would cost a considerably amount of money to have the dent removed and bumper repainted, I am considering going the carbon fiber route for the rear bumper, especially since my car is graphite, and would look pretty natural even unpainted.

Any decent rear bumper assemblies out there made of CF yet?

raytrix · 10-17-2013, 06:59 PM

Good luck with carbon fiber bumper because once it get's hit they are no fun to repair. Stick with fiberglass or OEM plastic. At least with epox, bondo, and fiberglass you can repair those pieces easily.

86silver · 10-19-2013, 10:42 AM

how about the duraflex has fiberglass bumpers for sale

bdohazelnuts · 10-22-2013, 05:14 PM

Well, I am actually looking at CF, mostly because with having to paint either plastic or fiberglass to match the car, CF will likely be cheaper, though I am certainly open to other options. Still looking for a good bumper replacement.

Thanks for the tips so far.

muffinz · 10-22-2013, 05:22 PM

run no bumper and weld on a crash bar? that way u never have to look behind u when u drive in reverse!

10-17-2013, 06:05 PM	#1
bdohazelnuts Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Drives: Asphalt Grey FR-S (soon) Location: Sierra Vista, AZ Posts: 42 Thanks: 15 Thanked 11 Times in 8 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Big Dent in rear bumper, any carbon fiber rear ends? I have a big dent in my rear bumper, and as it would cost a considerably amount of money to have the dent removed and bumper repainted, I am considering going the carbon fiber route for the rear bumper, especially since my car is graphite, and would look pretty natural even unpainted. Any decent rear bumper assemblies out there made of CF yet?

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10-17-2013, 06:59 PM	#2
raytrix Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Drives: Series 10 FR-S Location: Chicago Posts: 480 Thanks: 234 Thanked 380 Times in 151 Posts Mentioned: 5 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Good luck with carbon fiber bumper because once it get's hit they are no fun to repair. Stick with fiberglass or OEM plastic. At least with epox, bondo, and fiberglass you can repair those pieces easily.

10-22-2013, 05:14 PM	#4
bdohazelnuts Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Drives: Asphalt Grey FR-S (soon) Location: Sierra Vista, AZ Posts: 42 Thanks: 15 Thanked 11 Times in 8 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Well, I am actually looking at CF, mostly because with having to paint either plastic or fiberglass to match the car, CF will likely be cheaper, though I am certainly open to other options. Still looking for a good bumper replacement. Thanks for the tips so far.

10-22-2013, 05:22 PM	#5
muffinz Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Drives: 2013 DGM BRZ Ltd Location: New York Posts: 184 Thanks: 84 Thanked 97 Times in 49 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	run no bumper and weld on a crash bar? that way u never have to look behind u when u drive in reverse!

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