Repair or Replace bumper (pics included)

Dools2007

Hi,

Failed my NCT due to "Sharp Edges" on the rear bumper (see pics) which in reality is only a small crack on the bumper (think it is fibreglass).

What would be the best option here
- Repair the bumper
- Replace with bumper from scrap yard (have possible for €60)

Problem is that it is a colour coded bumper so either way there will probably be issues with colour and it may need to be re-sprayed.

Final option would be to stick some tape over the crack, pass the NCT and remove it afterwards. Would this work??

Any help appreciated.

smash

have a look on http://www.traynors.co.uk/ for a colour coded replacement.

niceirishfella

The NCT's a joke.......like if you Gaffa Taped that, it'll pass.........

smcgiff

Dools2007 wrote: »

Hi,

Failed my NCT due to "Sharp Edges" on the rear bumper (see pics) which in reality is only a small crack on the bumper (think it is fibreglass).

Sorry - can't see the small crack. While I was looking I spotted a gapping hole in your bumper though.

Would putting tape over it really qualify the car for a pass:eek:

BlackWizard

The OP should try fill some of the whole with a foam or something which turns solid. Then put tape over it. That way when he rubs his hand over it it won't feel like a huge hole.

But the problem is that you will be bringing it back specifically to get this problem checked. So the guy will go over and take a good look at where he tape is.. I think it's worth the try

gofaster_s13

Fill and smooth the hole with Tiger seal or some other type chemical, job done

mickdw

Just get rid of the sharp edges. If you want cheap, just put some foam filler & tape over it.
Otherwise, get a replacement same colour bumper from a breakers yard. That was a common enough colour in that old corolla so should be possible to get it in right colour. It would be costly to be messing with paint on that age of car.

Buffman

Dools2007 wrote: »

Final option would be to stick some tape over the crack, pass the NCT and remove it afterwards. Would this work??

Plenty of tape and you'll be grand. Then it won't be a sharp edge anymore.
Looks like a mid 90's corrolla, not worth spending any money to fix it.