Graeme1978 Posted May 2, 2010 Share Posted May 2, 2010 We went to a car boot this morning and when I got back to the car there is 3 cracks in the back bumper, one big one covering most of the bumper and two smaller ones underneath, I can only assume somebody reversing out of their space opposite hit it. They haven't left there details on the car and its a big field so no CCTV so I'll have to foot the bill. Can this be repaired or am I going to have to get a replacement? Thanks in advance, Graeme Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nightowl Posted May 2, 2010 Share Posted May 2, 2010 Unfortunatley Graeme that cannot be repaired as the crack/split is all the way through the plastic to the foam below. You are going to require a whole new rear bumper alas - which will need to be sprayed of course the car's body colour. Things like this often 'appear' to be fairly reasonable to repair/remedy. That is until you walk into a Ford dealer & get an estimate!!! Maybe worth your while ringing around a few local(-ish) scrap dealers. You may get lucky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thesilverfox Posted May 2, 2010 Share Posted May 2, 2010 Unfortunatley Graeme that cannot be repaired as the crack/split is all the way through the plastic to the foam below. You are going to require a whole new rear bumper alas - which will need to be sprayed of course the car's body colour. Things like this often 'appear' to be fairly reasonable to repair/remedy. That is until you walk into a Ford dealer & get an estimate!!! Maybe worth your while ringing around a few local(-ish) scrap dealers. You may get lucky. Ford bumpers come pre-sprayed now. You also may find that there isn't any foam behind your bumper too :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark t Posted May 4, 2010 Share Posted May 4, 2010 When I had a small crack in my front one, I got it replaced by my dealer for £200 and 2 days not through insurance! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graeme1978 Posted May 4, 2010 Author Share Posted May 4, 2010 Rang the nearest main dealer and they've quoted me £335 for a ready painted replacement. Somebody on eBay does the genuine painted Ford ones for £240. Will try a few breakers yards on the off chance and then decide. Thanks for the replies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wellzy Posted May 4, 2010 Share Posted May 4, 2010 theres no foam behind the mk6 rear bumpers, i had to rip my bumper off to fit the tow hook and there was no foam. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark t Posted May 4, 2010 Share Posted May 4, 2010 Rang the nearest main dealer and they've quoted me £335 for a ready painted replacement. Somebody on eBay does the genuine painted Ford ones for £240. Will try a few breakers yards on the off chance and then decide. Thanks for the replies. How much? my main dealer charged me £200 for the front! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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