UnknownJinX

So I accidentally scraped my 8 when I was backing into my driveway last night... I backed my car against the stone wall outside the house and boom, this was done. The wall is very coarse, so it scraped a good chunk of the paint off, and some plastic got scraped off as well. From what I can see, the wall also deformed the bumper a bit.

Also, I happen to have a small paint chip on the other side of the rear bumper. I have an appointment in a month for that one, but it looks like I need to make a major adjustment.

So does it make more sense for me to just replace the rear bumper? A rear bumper is about CAN$350 from the dealership, but it doesn't come painted. Does anyone have any idea how much it would cost to paint an entire rear bumper? I would ask a body shop, but it's a weekend, so they are all closed at the moment.

Another question is, what is a good backup sensor kit? After backing into mud(in my Accord) and objects(lightly, but still) a couple of times, I think I need one. I have looked online for some options like Tadi Brothers, but I would like to hear from any members who have one installed on their 8.

Thank you all in advance.

Williard

iTrader: (18)

GO to a body shop, ask them about paint correction for the rear bumper. Red is an easier color to blend (yet a more expensive paint).

A Skilled tech should be able to fix those spots and blend it with the rest of the paint.

Should still be cheaper than buying and painting a new bumper.

Not a fan of backup cams so can't help there.

Travis

UnknownJinX

Thanks for the input.

Actually, I talked to someone at DriveAccord, and they were able to guide me to car-part.com. It then directed me to a junkyard in Ontario that has a 2010 RX-8 of the same colour. They are asking CAN$450 for the bumper. Pretty reasonable price.

I will call them on Monday to ask for a quote on shipping. I have the shop manual pdf so I might just tackle this myself.

I won't get a camera, just those little sensors you put in the bumper after you drill holes in it. There is a shop around selling those so I might ask them.

And personally, I don't need backup sensors for the most part. I reverse stall park 99% of the time. It's just moments like these make me realize that backup sensors can potentially save a lot of money and headache.