Can I install it after I have dings and scratches on the bumper?
378693
Yes. My bumper had a couple of scratches and is now covered by this bumper cover. Very easy to install.
378694
As long as the tape can create a tight seal, you should be able to install it, but I would advise against it. I'd be afraid that moisture and debris might work its way through the gaps. Good luck!
378695
Depends on the damage - clean the surface but it uses an adhesive so the more surface contact the better.
378696
Hey Tony. I installed mine when the car was brand new. It really depends on where and how severe the dings are. It fits flush like an L-shaped bracket. I don't think scratches should be a problem since the adhesive is pretty darn strong. Haven't had any issues with peeling since installation about 5-6 months ago. If you can, try uploading some pictures of you bumper so I can examine it and give you a better answer.
405231
Yes. If you look closely at your bumper, you will see two very small dimples where you're supposed to start the screws. This takes the guesswork out of where it's supposed to go which makes it very easy to install.
251434
Yes. Even if the car was perfectly clean. If that's your plan I would make sure the car is clean and put a chamois between the bag and the paint.That said -- depends on what you mean by "scratch" -- different people are entitled to keep their cars as different levels of condition. Some are more utilitarian than others.
1246457
Can it yes Should it probably not You could use it but theres a chance of bending or scraping your bumper If this doesnt bother you then go for it if it does bother you i reccomend getting an aftermarket bumper first
68435
I guess you could, but better yet, find some points of reference and measure side by side and not too close to the lip of the bumper on top. Use masking tape to reference your ends and double check everything before you make final installation. The templates that come with the product just makes it easy to put down using the corners and bolt holes as reference. Use them and you should be fine.
2138390
If you (as I) have an E.U. version you need to remove and modify the bumper. Just a tiny modification, but a lot of work. 1day approx. For an U.S. version it seems to be a simple installation and no need for modification, 2 hours of work approx.
1361210
My adapter, as installed on my bumper, shows no scratches after several uses. If I decided to remove it, I am sure that the bumper would have scratches where the adapter was previously installed. I don't think that a piece of shelf liner would change that fact. If you are worried about the pristine appearance of your bumper, you should plan on installing this (or any other) adapter once and leaving it in place forever.
619499
The brackets that bolt the bumper to the frame are welded on the bumper, you'll have to use the old bolts though because new bolts are not supplied
915352
NO. You remove the old fasteners & save them, remove the old guard, line up the existing holes with the new guard, remove the adhesive protective strips, press the new guard in place and re-install the fasteners into the new guard and bumper.
2221388
No. It sounds like yours may have been a return. But I don't think a scratch or condensation will hurt it. Just make sure there is no rust or other damage and you should be fine.
926456
It should not scratch if used properly and if beaters are installed properly
2277378
Amazon has the factory style bumper for your vehicle. But if you were trying to maybe customize with this bumper i would drill two NEW holes in this plastic bumper if holes dont line up, there is enough room to drill a second set of holes on underside of bumper. Hope this helps!
1527266
I did not install the bumper myself, I had a friend at a body shop do it while they were working on my 2000 Durango. He said that taking all the rusted, useless screws out of the bumper facia was a real pain. The bumper went on slick after that. I think that the material used to make the replacemnet bumper I purchased was by far better quality than the original that came on mine in the first place.
310148
I agree with SRR - you just have to be sure to get it inserted all the way to the rubber boot, and remove it carefully as well. (I have scratch marks too, because I was hasty and didn't listen to my own advice - go figure)
152582
You mean like one to put on your bumper? Mo, it does come with everything that's necessary to install them and have them look good!
1619220
Yes , I ordered it back in may to keep my bumper like new. It worked to a good extent, as my car was rear ended a month later. Saved my bumper from even more damage. The damage was minimal. Not as ugly as the Bumper Bully. Can save your bumper from a lot of scratches.
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I tried to remove the stain that was left around the scratch after I tried to remove some scratches on the car. I was advised to use the polish after using the scratch remover, but it didn't work for me. I even had someonewax my car to see if I could get rid of the stains that were created by these 2 products. But that didn't work either, unfortunately.