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      05-12-2018, 05:35 PM   #1
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Rear bumper protector

Recently moved house & whilst using an old cushion to protect the bumper whilst taking things out of the boot found out that the zip has made a bit of a mark on the top of the bumper

Anyone got a BMW rear bumper protector on a mineral grey car they could post a pic of please? Want to see what it looks like before committing to buying one.

The damage is only minor but thinking I could cover it up with one of these plastic covers.

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Recently moved house & whilst using an old cushion to protect the bumper whilst taking things out of the boot found out that the zip has made a bit of a mark on the top of the bumper

Anyone got a BMW rear bumper protector on a mineral grey car they could post a pic of please? Want to see what it looks like before committing to buying one.

The damage is only minor but thinking I could cover it up with one of these plastic covers.

Cheers
I have a clear plastic vinyl on mine, easily found on eBay
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      05-12-2018, 06:37 PM   #3
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Recently moved house & whilst using an old cushion to protect the bumper whilst taking things out of the boot found out that the zip has made a bit of a mark on the top of the bumper

Anyone got a BMW rear bumper protector on a mineral grey car they could post a pic of please? Want to see what it looks like before committing to buying one.

The damage is only minor but thinking I could cover it up with one of these plastic covers.

Cheers
I have a clear plastic vinyl on mine, easily found on eBay
Did you install that vinyl yourself? Does it work well? I park on the street and I'm considering clear vinyl on my bumpers after converting to M-Sport
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Recently moved house & whilst using an old cushion to protect the bumper whilst taking things out of the boot found out that the zip has made a bit of a mark on the top of the bumper

Anyone got a BMW rear bumper protector on a mineral grey car they could post a pic of please? Want to see what it looks like before committing to buying one.

The damage is only minor but thinking I could cover it up with one of these plastic covers.

Cheers
I have a clear plastic vinyl on mine, easily found on eBay
Did you install that vinyl yourself? Does it work well? I park on the street and I'm considering clear vinyl on my bumpers after converting to M-Sport
Yes I have it just on the top edge, to protect against suitcases and other stuff being dragged out of the boot.
Did it myself but it is a real pain in the arse to apply without getting air bubbles caught.
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I have a clear plastic vinyl on mine, easily found on eBay
Cheers.

Damage already done unfortunately so was thinking of covering it up.

Something like this: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BMW-Genui...item2851193848
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I have one on mine, but have a white car
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I have one on mine, but have a white car
Got any pics?

Is it a textured or smooth plastic & how is it fixed?

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I have one on mine, but have a white car
Got any pics?

Is it a textured or smooth plastic & how is it fixed?

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I ordered both and sent the black plastic one back, it's textured black plastic, fine texture. I think it would stand out too much on anything but a black car.
I used the genuine BMW 3M clear film protector, it's a little fiddly to fit and I would stay clear if you aren't used to installing this kind of thing, I used the wet slip install method. The bonus is that it's basically invisible when fitted.
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Got any pics?

Is it a textured or smooth plastic & how is it fixed?

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can take a pic later,

is a smooth matt black, just double sided tape , hardest bit was measuring where 1/2 way was to line it up
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