Need direction on bumper protector

Martin528 · 01-01-2013, 09:48 AM

Had my bumper replaced a few weeks ago after someone backed into it.
I noticed a scratch that I think my partner did while loading groceries. Want to protect that area now.
Here are some options:
http://www.eurosportdesign.com/p-431...FS-RPAodV0YAhg

that comes in black or clear
or:

http://www.bavauto.com/fland.asp?par...FSOnPAodKQQA3Q

thoughts?

AndyR83 · 01-01-2013, 10:29 AM

Bimmian has it too
http://www.bimmian.com/Rear-Bumper-G...r-E93-3-Series

It's a decent look. I'd go black with your color, but that's just me. I add black accents to everything!

Dark_Knight_335 · 01-01-2013, 10:36 AM

Bumper protection is a tough sell. I mean I have clear bra on my entire hood, my front bumper, my headlights, my mirror caps and my front fenders too.
While it protects against typical road hazards, if somebody actually hit me at a reasonable low-speed I don't think it would do very much to be honest.
As a matter of fact, I have scraped a low driveway with my old coupe with clear bra on it and it made it worse because it chewed through the plastic making an even bigger eyesore.
Then you have those horrendous looking bumper badgers or bumper bullies, which pretty much look like a doormat draped over your bumper.
I mean yeah they protect like a champ, but I just couldn't bring myself to put one of those hideous things on my car.

tmo24 · 01-01-2013, 11:10 AM

Just get a full car body wrap Invisishield.

StevenY. · 01-01-2013, 01:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Dark_Knight_335

Bumper protection is a tough sell. I mean I have clear bra on my entire hood, my front bumper, my headlights, my mirror caps and my front fenders too.
While it protects against typical road hazards, if somebody actually hit me at a reasonable low-speed I don't think it would do very much to be honest.
As a matter of fact, I have scraped a low driveway with my old coupe with clear bra on it and it made it worse because it chewed through the plastic making an even bigger eyesore.
Then you have those horrendous looking bumper badgers or bumper bullies, which pretty much look like a doormat draped over your bumper.
I mean yeah they protect like a champ, but I just couldn't bring myself to put one of those hideous things on my car.

The one that locks onto your license frame is not bad, I can tolerate that. I'd never drive around with it though, only when I'm parked since I live in the city. I see everyone around here with that stupid bumper bully, it
looks like shit and they don't realize that the dust caught under will scratch the paint. Btw OP, there's a DIY on here that teaches you how to clear bra your car with bulk film which is pretty cheap. Here's the link.
http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=62059

inline6ix · 01-01-2013, 01:38 PM

The clear bra works wonders on the metal parts of the car, however when removing it from the front bumper (as it was worn out), it left some visible marks. I also have the clear protector on the trunk, and it is definitely worth it for any person that uses their trunk.

Denny347 · 01-02-2013, 06:57 AM

I think they are talking about 2 different kinds of rear bumper protector in the responses. I am toying with this idea on the wife's Touareg since we load/unload stuff in the hatch constantly. My BMW however, I dono. If I used the trunk as much as the wife does, maybe. Since it faces up, would a clear protector start to turn yellow from sun exposure?

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Martin528 Second Lieutenant 14 Rep 263 Posts Drives: 2012 528 Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Gulf Coast iTrader: (1)	Need direction on bumper protector Had my bumper replaced a few weeks ago after someone backed into it. I noticed a scratch that I think my partner did while loading groceries. Want to protect that area now. Here are some options: http://www.eurosportdesign.com/p-431...FS-RPAodV0YAhg that comes in black or clear or: http://www.bavauto.com/fland.asp?par...FSOnPAodKQQA3Q thoughts? __________________ 2012 Tasman green metallic with oyster/ black interior. premium pkg, power tailgate, homelink, and park distance control. Premium sound: premium hi fi system and satellite radio,technology package: Rear view camera and navigation,Comfort Access,heated front seats, BMW apps
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AndyR83 Major 60 Rep 1,024 Posts Drives: E92 335i FBO Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: PA iTrader: (5)	Bimmian has it too http://www.bimmian.com/Rear-Bumper-G...r-E93-3-Series It's a decent look. I'd go black with your color, but that's just me. I add black accents to everything! __________________ Do NOT do business with IAN HAAN, aka n54bewst, aka 747tuned aka H17M3, a scammer who STILL has an account here on e90post!
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Dark_Knight_335 Came to the N55 Darkside 1110 Rep 12,740 Posts Drives: 2011 335 E93 M-Sport Join Date: May 2010 Location: NY/NJ iTrader: (28)	Bumper protection is a tough sell. I mean I have clear bra on my entire hood, my front bumper, my headlights, my mirror caps and my front fenders too. While it protects against typical road hazards, if somebody actually hit me at a reasonable low-speed I don't think it would do very much to be honest. As a matter of fact, I have scraped a low driveway with my old coupe with clear bra on it and it made it worse because it chewed through the plastic making an even bigger eyesore. Then you have those horrendous looking bumper badgers or bumper bullies, which pretty much look like a doormat draped over your bumper. I mean yeah they protect like a champ, but I just couldn't bring myself to put one of those hideous things on my car.
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tmo24 Major 139 Rep 1,271 Posts Drives: 2007 BMW 335i e92 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Las Vegas iTrader: (3)	Just get a full car body wrap Invisishield. __________________ 2007 335i Jet Black e92 6AT - VRSF Full street exhaust DP, Chargepipe 7.5 FMIC, MHD, XHP, Koni orange/Eibachs, some other stuff 2007 335i Jet Black e90 6MT - Eibachs, magnaflow exhaust, carbon hood, short shift kit, some other random stuff - being sold somewhere sometime soon probably 2010 335i AW e90 6 AT Msport - The GF took this one over... JB4, PE exhaust, Koni yellows/Eibachs, pink badges, fuzzy steering wheel cover ?
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inline6ix Private First Class 3 Rep 160 Posts Drives: Deep Green E90 325i Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Orlando, Florida iTrader: (0) Garage List 1999 Range Rover 4. ... [0.00] 1997 BMW 528i [0.00]	The clear bra works wonders on the metal parts of the car, however when removing it from the front bumper (as it was worn out), it left some visible marks. I also have the clear protector on the trunk, and it is definitely worth it for any person that uses their trunk. __________________ 18" Staggered Style 189 - BMS 15mm - CF Grilles - LCI Headlights - BMW Performance CF Intake - 12" Blaupunkt Subwoofer
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Denny347 Major 347 Rep 1,076 Posts Drives: 2008 M3 E90 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Indianapolis, IN iTrader: (0)	I think they are talking about 2 different kinds of rear bumper protector in the responses. I am toying with this idea on the wife's Touareg since we load/unload stuff in the hatch constantly. My BMW however, I dono. If I used the trunk as much as the wife does, maybe. Since it faces up, would a clear protector start to turn yellow from sun exposure?
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