Messed up rear bumper
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Recently, when trying to pull out of a space in a parking lot, my mom t-boned a Corolla with the rear end, and now it looks horrible. I was informed that it wouldn't buff out, because of how the paint [or plastic?] formed a ridge on the rear end. So with the easiest option out, what's the cheapest way to get it looking good again without sacrificing too much quality? Would it be more efficient to get a replacement aftermarket bumper [Also, if this is best, please give a reputable site. Some look like cheap toy-grade plastic pieces that would fall off if you poked them] or somehow get it refinished?
On a side note, the gas cap seems to be unaligned with the passenger side rear fender. I'm not sure if it's related to the accident, but it falls squarely under "Exterior", so if there's a replacement available, please let me know.
On a side note, the gas cap seems to be unaligned with the passenger side rear fender. I'm not sure if it's related to the accident, but it falls squarely under "Exterior", so if there's a replacement available, please let me know.
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Originally Posted by Vertex
Recently, when trying to pull out of a space in a parking lot, my mom t-boned a Corolla with the rear end, and now it looks horrible. I was informed that it wouldn't buff out, because of how the paint [or plastic?] formed a ridge on the rear end. So with the easiest option out, what's the cheapest way to get it looking good again without sacrificing too much quality? Would it be more efficient to get a replacement aftermarket bumper [Also, if this is best, please give a reputable site. Some look like cheap toy-grade plastic pieces that would fall off if you poked them] or somehow get it refinished?
On a side note, the gas cap seems to be unaligned with the passenger side rear fender. I'm not sure if it's related to the accident, but it falls squarely under "Exterior", so if there's a replacement available, please let me know.
On a side note, the gas cap seems to be unaligned with the passenger side rear fender. I'm not sure if it's related to the accident, but it falls squarely under "Exterior", so if there's a replacement available, please let me know.
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