Couple weeks ago someone backed into my 2004 Acura TL and made a hole in my bumper with his tow hook. I was wondering if you guys think I should get a new bumper, perhaps a 2007 TL base front bumper or if I should stick to the 2004 TL Base bumper? Or if anyone knows if I can fix it without having to purchase a bumper!? Let me know

 

U can always fibreglass it if u willing to put the work in if not replacing the bumper is another option as well

 

That's what I was thinking but idk if it'd look like it used to

 

Fiberglass?!
You could repair it with a two part plasic bumper repair kit and some mesh but I would just replace it. You will never get it to look quite right and the bumper sees a lot of abuse.

 

That's what I'm saying... But a new bumper is spendy :/

 

It is but you wont have to worry about it failing and spending more later to replace the bumper. I would just save for it. If you do it right the first time you wont have to worry about it. I would upgrade to the 07-08 bumper as well.

 

Said person who backed into you should pay for it.

 

New OEM Bumper paid for by the person at fault?

 

He gave me money but I want to spend as little of it as I can so I can use the left over for car parts lol

 

a bumper is a car part.

fix your car first; then spend money on "fun" mods

 

Stop being cheap and if your car the right way!

 

He gave you money? I find it hard to believe he gave ya 900 bucks to properly replace the bumper cover and absorber.

 

they can hit my bumper if they pay for a type S front bumper n aspec lip lol.. OP sorry you had to go through it though.. hopefully its resolved

 

Would look into getting a type s bumper with aspec lip as a replacement

 

Just ordered a 2007 base bumper

 

What parts did you order exactly? I need to repaint my front bumper soon and am considering upgrading to either a body kit or 2007 style. I expect that I would have to get the bumper,A logo trim, grille inserts,fog holders/mounts, and optional fog lights unless it's a direct swap on all parts?

 

Does is cost more to go to the 07 bumper or about the same? What other parts do you need or does it just go right on? Thought about doing it myself

 

The 07-08 bumper makes for a nice upgrade. It has more of an aggressive look to it. If mine crapped out I know thats what I would do

 

Same question here!

Anyone have any good threads that have the cost comparison or parts list? Sure, the DIY would be great too, but I figure the numbers for the replacement would be more useful as I weigh more options. That way I can know what to buy

 

I had a similar square puncture wound on the back of my 05.....only I didn't notice it until took the bumper off. The repair job that the previous owner had done looked damn near perfect. I could only tell by the melted plastic on the inside. This type of repair may be worth looking into.

 

where/how much did you order your bumper