Or is it better to just replace it? Long story short, "tapped" the rear of a vehicle with a hitch due to my first gear jumping while at a stop. Thanks in advance!

 

replace it!

 

Definitely need a new bumper. Try to pull one off a TL as the aftermarket ones crack like glass. The one on your car looks like an aftermarket already? Usually originals mangle up and take bumps well.

 

Acura logo on bumper so look OEM.

 

No, buy a used front bumper with the same color for an easy swap over.

 

any body shop will tell you that the bumper needs to be replaced.

you have the odd few body shops that MIGHT repair it for you if you have the piece that broke off.
they'd still recommend replacing it though.

SSM is a pretty common colour, hopefully you can find one used.

 

It's toast but I have to ask...."due to my first gear jumping while at a stop" ???

 

I assume he killed the car and it jumped forward?

 

Just get that replaced, pretty easy decision I would think....

 

get an 07/08 bumper with fogs at a junk yard

 

Thanks for everyone's opinions! I am in search of a used one for an easy swap. It is an OEM bumper. It jumped first gear due to the alternator dying. Is that even normal to happen? Before the incident occurred, the car was experiencing a jump, there was a delay before engaging into first gear.

 

Even if that was repaired, it's going to be wavy and look stupid.

Spend a few more bucks, buy new and get it painted.

 

I was going to suggest to stitch it... but there's a big whole.
Get a new OEM bumper online ~300$ + paint 100$

 

^ whoa thats nuts. lol. But who is painting your bumper for 100?

 

lol id rather have a giant hole than stitches.

but yeah, general paint prices are at least $250

 

i bet the stitches would look good, if you added it EVERYwhere to the car....like almost a rat rod look




you get the point tho

 

^^thats sweet....id love to rat rod some old beater mustang put some huge ass tires on it strip it down to the bare metal leave it out in the rain for a few nights get it all rusted up. Spray a rust preventative over it then just spray a coat of clear over it LOL

 

i'm willing to bet that there is a vinyl wrap that looks like rust... or one may even can replicate it with plastidip!!

lol thinking about it makes me want to do it to the TL.

 

replace that bumper my dude