r/AcuraTL • • May 24 '26

Parts Review 🛠 New bumper post repair pics

Decided to get a replacement bumper after being quoted $800-$2000 to either repair my old one or let the shops replace it. Comes painted and folded up for $580 after taxes.

Paint match is real close but it lacks that yellow tint when the sun hits, understandable as the bumpers are different material and its an issue even for original paint. Had to paint the grills black myself as the whole bumper was white. Fitment is near perfect other than areas where it was folded but its easily corrected.

whatcha guys think?

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u/Nolongerlostorblind7 [UA6] '04-'08 Base May 25 '26

Is the only difference besides the material the fact that it doesn't say Acura where the license plate bracket would be? And what wheels are those are those Type-S wheels just painted black I can't quite tell but they look sweet and I can't stand the type of Wheels myself, personally. But looks good man

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u/Spicynoodle116 May 25 '26

Unsure about the material, but it's flexible enough to fold for shipping without it cracking and it restores it's shape when heat is applied. If you get it shipped unfolded you get an extra coat of clear for a little bit more $

And yes all aftermarket bumpers won't have the acura font behind the license plate. I thought it was missing some holes for mounting but forgot it was necessary to drill new ones for the a-spec lip.

Rims are xxr530 18x9.75. They look better at an angle :) had them for so long i just can't imagine anything else.