Rear bumper damage...already

I was parked on the street maybe 8 years ago when a car tried to flip a bitch and had to back up. They backed into my corner of my bumper and pushed it in so it was concave instead of convex. This was my Sentra. I used a heat gun and worked it out and drove with it looking a little shitty for 8 years. I sold it a couple weeks ago

 

Almost had the same thing happen to me but my hitch ripped through their grille instead.

 

Is it possible to just pop out that dent?

 

I'd say not a candidate for PDR, professionally done or DIY... damage to the paint.

 

Was gonna try to pour some boiling water on it and see if it will pop back out...the thing is I can't get my hand on the backside of it to pop it back out haha.

 

You need to stick something up there behind it to help push it out after it heats up

 

They don't, usually. Welcome to TW.

... and in case you missed it:

 

Thanks!

 

I'll second Redtacomonter's request. Please post pics/video when you swap it out. By the way, how much did the new bumper caps cost. I'm interested in replacing my chrome with MGM.

 

Replacement bumper caps come in either chrome or unpainted. Discounted price on unpainted covers are $79 each and the chrome units are $133 each.

 

I will trade my chromes for a pair of black or quicksand colored.

 

This product would likely not protect you from anything. Probably would lead to more damage if you got rear ended at a decent clip.

 

Try one of these: http://sparebumper.com/

 

Illegal in several states to have a device (tow hitch receiver ball, step or similar device) protruding from the rear of a vehicle that is not connected to a trailer

 

My 17 year old tried ripping the bumper off. I need to replace a few parts. I am struggling with removal of the top plastic step skin. Any ideas?

 

Seriously? You'd expect people with damaged white and black vehicles to start handing money over to the OP?

My neighbor here in Massachusetts has a white car with red scratches..... I'll demand that he fork over $300 for the OP.

 

I have one a love it....The rubber grommets inside and outside are designed to take 20MPH tap. IF I am going to put something ugly on the truck , it better be the best solution to make a great bed step and be the best protection against rear end taps. $139 Legal. They come with ball hitches as well.

I am gong to guess.......................... illegal in California and NY..maybe Massachusetts as well...

I DARE ANYONE TO HIT THIS BASTARD......

 

Ordering one after I get back from family visit over holidays. Thanks.

Bob

 

Whatever you say buddy. I'm realistic, and just looking for something to protect the rear bumper from inconsiderate people who don't know how to parallel park, accidentally backing into something in a parking lot at low speed, etc. Have no expectations, nor did I purchase it to prevent damage from a low speed collision, but I know you just had to reply with a douchey comment, since that's what most of you guys here in the 3rd Gen forum who don't even own a 3rd Gen tend to do. And as far as it causing MORE damage at a slow reared collision compared to not having it on there at all...really?

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