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Aug 31, 2011 | 05:59 AM

danny404

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Front Bumper help

Newb here on the forums, it seems like ever since I've been bought my 2006 GS, I have had all kinds of problems.

It started with HVAC drain blockage, and now I ran over "something" last night and my front fog lights are loose.

I am not sure if one of the tabs on the bumper is broken, and I don't think there's anyway to tell unless I take off the bumper.

My front bumper is all scratched up anyways, so I figure I replace the whole thing.

My question is should I just get a front lip for the bumper to mask the scratches on the bottom.

Or if I should just buy a brand new bumper.

Any recommendations on where I can find a bumper painted? also any good sites for aftermarket bumper purchases?

Thanks in advance.

Aug 31, 2011 | 06:24 AM

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I'm following this thread...
Looking for an aftermarket bumper too

Aug 31, 2011 | 06:39 AM

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your not going to find an aftermarket bumper for cheap. my suggestion would be just replace the bumper if your worried about the scratches. you can add a lip but imo it would look funny with just a front lip and not sides and rear.

Aug 31, 2011 | 07:41 AM

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a new bumper is like $390 brand new from the dealer

Aug 31, 2011 | 08:05 AM

jtrue28

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and that's without paint, right?

Aug 31, 2011 | 08:37 AM

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correct, factory bumpers come unpainted

Aug 31, 2011 | 10:20 AM

danny404

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Painted bumper

You can get a regular painted bumper from eBay for $400. It's not a bad deal.

I decided to just file claim with my insurance and pay my high deductible of $500 and get the dealer to install the 2010 - 2011 GS bumper. My service advisor told me it will fit.

So total cost $500 for a brand new 2010 n up bumper installed, painted from the dealer. I get a free car wash and a tank of gas too. So it all works out.

Now if I can only figure out what I hit.

Next up finding some clean lip kits.