Rear Bumper Protector DIY question - Toyota Yaris Forums

PatrickJohnson · 06-15-2009, 05:22 PM

I've been checking out the bumper protectors and I don't like any of them. I load equipment into the back of my yaris frequently, and I want the protector to cover the entire lip and the raised sides. so, i thought, maybe i can DIY it!

my question is, what material do you think I should use and how do you think I should go about it? I thought of using the black carpet runner stuff in the cargo mat DIY but I wonder about it's durability. I would think it would work though...

Thoughts?

*Astroman* · 06-15-2009, 05:30 PM

Masking off spray on bedliner?

bladesmith6 · 06-15-2009, 07:05 PM

hmmm, bedliner not a bad idea. Thes roll on stuff actually holds up pretty well did my dakota bed in it, does fade out with UV though...

PatrickJohnson · 06-15-2009, 07:26 PM

hmm, not a bad idea. If i go that route I'll post pics. I'm still wondering if carpet runner and 3m adhesive wouldn't do the trick, but the bedliner thing would be easier to get clean edges and contours with...

LilBlue · 07-16-2009, 12:00 AM

Been thinking about the same thing...

My plan was to use surf board sticky pads cut and fit the way I like. They're soft, fairly thick and durable, come in various designs/colors, and aren't too pricey. Oh, and no worries about the adhesive being able to handle a little water... :-) I'm liking the honey-comb one I saw lately. It's a black and blue swirly thing, a bit over 1/4" thick in the high spots, and the blue matches the paint well.

I didn't much like the dull gray one I saw at the local dealer.

06-15-2009, 05:22 PM	#1
PatrickJohnson Drives: 2008 Yaris LB Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Murfreesboro, TN Posts: 198	Rear Bumper Protector DIY question I've been checking out the bumper protectors and I don't like any of them. I load equipment into the back of my yaris frequently, and I want the protector to cover the entire lip and the raised sides. so, i thought, maybe i can DIY it! my question is, what material do you think I should use and how do you think I should go about it? I thought of using the black carpet runner stuff in the cargo mat DIY but I wonder about it's durability. I would think it would work though... Thoughts?

06-15-2009, 05:30 PM	#2
Astroman Modded Moderator View User's Garage Drives: 07 Toyota Yaris, 71 Galaxie Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Wenatchee, WA Posts: 3,670	Masking off spray on bedliner? __________________ Please visit my online store for computer stuff and Official Yarisworld decals!

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06-15-2009, 07:05 PM	#3
bladesmith6 View User's Garage Drives: 2007 yaris HB Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: PA Posts: 394	hmmm, bedliner not a bad idea. Thes roll on stuff actually holds up pretty well did my dakota bed in it, does fade out with UV though...

06-15-2009, 07:26 PM	#4
PatrickJohnson Drives: 2008 Yaris LB Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Murfreesboro, TN Posts: 198	hmm, not a bad idea. If i go that route I'll post pics. I'm still wondering if carpet runner and 3m adhesive wouldn't do the trick, but the bedliner thing would be easier to get clean edges and contours with...

07-16-2009, 12:00 AM	#5
LilBlue Drives: 08 2dr Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: SE FL Posts: 2	Been thinking about the same thing... My plan was to use surf board sticky pads cut and fit the way I like. They're soft, fairly thick and durable, come in various designs/colors, and aren't too pricey. Oh, and no worries about the adhesive being able to handle a little water... :-) I'm liking the honey-comb one I saw lately. It's a black and blue swirly thing, a bit over 1/4" thick in the high spots, and the blue matches the paint well. I didn't much like the dull gray one I saw at the local dealer.