So, I'm getting ready to sell my ole Honda Fit. It's a 08 Sport model. The rear bumper has a sizeable dent in it from backing into a gas station pole (thank you very much)...
I'm just trying to figure out the most cost efficient way to get a replacement bumper... doesn't have to be new, doesn't have to be OEM... just need it to look good for the sale.
Also, it needs a new windshield... any chance there is a way to save money on that? Best bid so far is $190 at a local company here in town.
I will attempt to upload a pic of the back bumper so you can see the dent.
Anyone think I can pop it out with a rubber mallet?

 

I have one of those miracle dent doctors near me who does amazing work, but he would charge over $190 for that. I would say, try to pop it out: nothing to lose. If not go with a replacement by searching online junk yards.

 

If you do pop it back out you'll probably be left with crease marks but it'd look a lot better. There are aftermarket oem style replacements. You may save a little getting a base bumper and swapping out the sport lip.

 

$190 seems like a good price for a windshield replacement.

As for bumpers...maybe certifit? The bumper itself probably won't kill you on cost, its the painting that will.

 

I tried for a couple weeks to find a replacement bumper. I can't seem to find one for less than $300 online

 

Try www.car-part.com it searches salvage yards but shipping may be costly or items like a windshield may not even be able to ship plus you would have to pay to install. There is a black bumper $200 list there and on e-bay $200 free shipping.

 

i don't want a used smashed up bumper

 

If jrod is selling the car and can not hammer it out.

 

he should be able to push it out from the inside

 

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okay... so what if i bought the black one on ebay... chances are the paint won't be a good match... but is there some sort of sticker or carbon fiber mask or something like that that could break up the lines a bit so that the two different shades of black are not touching... i don't know what i'm shooting for here... i guess just trying to talk myself into getting the black one on ebay and figuring out a way to make it work!!!