New bumper

Robbeh · Post by **Robbeh** » Wed Feb 06, 2008 10:19 pm

Hi Guys,

I had a bit of a prang yesterday and ripped a big hole out of my front bumper.

I spoke to the garage who quoted me Â£300ish to get a new one, spray it, then attach it. Does that sound a reasonable quote?

Is there a cheaper way of doing it? I can get a knackered out old polo from eBay for less than Â£300, can I just rip the bumper off that and fit it myself? It is it an easy thing to fit?

Any advice welcome!!

Cheers,
Rob

Robbeh · Post by **Robbeh** » Wed Feb 06, 2008 10:45 pm

oh and something else if I'm able. What the hell are brushes?
Something to do with the braking system I think, but what do they do?

Post by **alexperkins** » Wed Feb 06, 2008 10:48 pm

Do you by any chance mean bushes?

Robbeh · Post by **Robbeh** » Thu Feb 07, 2008 10:46 am

could do

polo pete · Post by **polo pete** » Sun Feb 10, 2008 6:40 pm

mate you could pick up a second hand one and fit it. wat colour is it. try gsf for a new one if you really want. there a piece of p#ss to fit. three bolts on the underneath of the bumper grill at the bottom. 2 each side where the sh#t shield attaches and it will slide straight on. i can take mine off in abiut 5 min tops.

Tim_GTi · Post by **Tim_GTi** » Sun Feb 10, 2008 6:46 pm

Â£300 seems a little excessive

Robbeh · Post by **Robbeh** » Tue Feb 12, 2008 2:46 pm

Cheers pete. I followed your advice - got a bumper for Â£30, went down to Halfords and spent Â£30 on spray paint.

One afternoon later, I've got myself a bumper that looks as good as new

Tim_GTi · Post by **Tim_GTi** » Tue Feb 12, 2008 9:30 pm

Nothing like a good ol' DIY job going right

polo pete · Post by **polo pete** » Wed Feb 13, 2008 12:18 pm

no worries mate if you were down my way i would of painted it for ya as im a painter. Â£300 was way to much. sounded like matey just didnt wanna take the job on. i always try and do the job first if i can. it safes ya loads in the long run.