Opinion on bumper protector - Toyota Yaris Forums

Captain Slow · 05-25-2012, 10:52 AM

Ok, put on a bumper protector after accidentally putting a few scratches into my bumper loading and unloading things from my hatch. I don't think I like it, kills the elegant simpicity of the car.....then again if it had some rugged gear on it like a roof rack and some mud guards it might look really cool. Opinions?

I've included before and after shots.

12 yaris · 05-25-2012, 11:15 AM

I'm not a big fan of them either,it does ruin the look of the rear bumper.
I believe with a roof rack,you would take the chance of scratching the car
when loading or unloading.

Captain Slow · 05-25-2012, 11:31 AM

no, I'm just saying that with mud guards and a roof rack IN ADDITION to the bumper protector it'd at least least kinda "sporty" in an extreme/mountain dew/active lifestyle kinda way.

I think I might take my hair dryer to it this afternoon and remove it. I'll just get some touch up paint for the scratches.

12 yaris · 05-25-2012, 11:41 AM

Okay.
How about some off road lights mounted on the roof rack?

BEEF · 05-25-2012, 11:47 AM

that particular protector looks kind of generic (maybe that is what that year came with). I got one from ebay and it had "yaris" kind of printed into it. that one works a little better.

also, my car is black so it doesn't stand out as much.

MadMax · 05-25-2012, 12:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BEEF

that particular protector looks kind of generic (maybe that is what that year came with). I got one from ebay and it had "yaris" kind of printed into it. that one works a little better.

also, my car is black so it doesn't stand out as much.

Yep, I've got the same one and it isn't very obvious on my black hatch either.

I am surprised that no one has made a thick, clear plastic film that would afford some protection without such a stark contrast in color.

Cheers! M2

Altitude · 05-25-2012, 01:58 PM

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Originally Posted by MadMax

Yep, I've got the same one and it isn't very obvious on my black hatch either.

I am surprised that no one has made a thick, clear plastic film that would afford some protection without such a stark contrast in color.

Cheers! M2

It's a good idea, but I don't think there is a clear plastic that doesn't yellow with age and that would look horrible after a while.

Captain Slow · 05-25-2012, 11:52 AM

yeah, my car has that really unique color that I think looks best being sleek

vadr45 · 05-25-2012, 01:27 PM

The black guard on my black hatch helps to break up a stark line and gives the car a more friendly look. But I agree that it doesn't seem to suit your red car. Perhaps you should de-badge the rear and then see if the guard looks better without the plastic chrome.

403RS · 05-25-2012, 03:20 PM

I like it with the guard, helps break up the rear end a bit. Seems naked without it, but that's just imo.

Spidermandud · 05-25-2012, 06:38 PM

^I'm with 403RS, I like it. I'd like to see a post-apocalyptic-zombie-infested getaway-car Yaris, and one with a roof rack, and mud guards would be a nice start :D.

Hamster · 05-26-2012, 02:45 PM

Next time, keep a large soft cloth, such as an old blanket, in your car at all times. Just drape it over the back bumper when loading and unloading, and it'll protect the paint.

Qmobile · 05-27-2012, 04:43 AM

seems odd that yours did'nt come with it....My mom's '10 same color as yours came with one and just bout ever other '10+ has 'em I've notice....must be a regional thing

TOUGEghost · 05-27-2012, 05:24 AM

I think it looks fine. Not a fan of mud flaps or decorative roof racks.

cali yaris · 05-27-2012, 11:50 AM

Looks... practical. Which it is.

It looks a lot better than a scratched bumper, that's for sure.

fnkngrv · 05-27-2012, 12:30 PM

^ Yup...I have two huge pet peeves with cars. One is the scratched bumper lips which is why I bought the OEM bumper protector right from the dealership and it was applied before I left the lot the day it drove off back in 06. The second is the door handle wells because they are always scratched and look like ass no matter what unless you do something there too.

CharlieBravo · 05-28-2012, 11:58 PM

Not a fan for your vehicle. I think you would need patches of the black plastic elsewhere on the body to make it look "rugged."

CharlieBravo · 05-29-2012, 12:00 AM

Nice rims btw....

05-25-2012, 11:31 AM	#3
Captain Slow My Face Is Ridiculous View User's Garage Drives: 2010 Toyota Yaris 3dr LB Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Scott, LA Posts: 456	no, I'm just saying that with mud guards and a roof rack IN ADDITION to the bumper protector it'd at least least kinda "sporty" in an extreme/mountain dew/active lifestyle kinda way. I think I might take my hair dryer to it this afternoon and remove it. I'll just get some touch up paint for the scratches. __________________ {Buy my book - It Came From Tomorrow}

05-25-2012, 11:47 AM	#5
BEEF View User's Garage Drives: 2008 yaris 3d Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: north carolina Posts: 732	that particular protector looks kind of generic (maybe that is what that year came with). I got one from ebay and it had "yaris" kind of printed into it. that one works a little better. also, my car is black so it doesn't stand out as much. __________________ Be the change you wish to see in the world -Mahatma Gandhi-

05-25-2012, 11:52 AM	#8
Captain Slow My Face Is Ridiculous View User's Garage Drives: 2010 Toyota Yaris 3dr LB Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Scott, LA Posts: 456	yeah, my car has that really unique color that I think looks best being sleek __________________ {Buy my book - It Came From Tomorrow}

05-25-2012, 01:27 PM	#9
vadr45 vadr45 Drives: 2009 Base 3-door Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Alexandria, VA Posts: 55	The black guard on my black hatch helps to break up a stark line and gives the car a more friendly look. But I agree that it doesn't seem to suit your red car. Perhaps you should de-badge the rear and then see if the guard looks better without the plastic chrome. __________________ vadr45 Alexandria, VA 2009 Black Base 3-Door Yaris 1950 Austin A70 Hampshire

05-25-2012, 06:38 PM	#11
Spidermandud Drives: Black '08 Yaris Hatch S Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Johnson City, Tennessee Posts: 320	^I'm with 403RS, I like it. I'd like to see a post-apocalyptic-zombie-infested getaway-car Yaris, and one with a roof rack, and mud guards would be a nice start :D. __________________ -Will-

05-25-2012, 11:15 AM	#2
12 yaris Drives: '12 Yaris LE Lagoon Blue Mica Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: York,Pa Posts: 344	I'm not a big fan of them either,it does ruin the look of the rear bumper. I believe with a roof rack,you would take the chance of scratching the car when loading or unloading.

05-25-2012, 11:41 AM	#4
12 yaris Drives: '12 Yaris LE Lagoon Blue Mica Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: York,Pa Posts: 344	Okay. How about some off road lights mounted on the roof rack?

05-25-2012, 03:20 PM	#10
403RS #yyc View User's Garage Drives: BSP '07 RS 5dr LB Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Calgary, Canada Posts: 238	I like it with the guard, helps break up the rear end a bit. Seems naked without it, but that's just imo.

05-26-2012, 02:45 PM	#12
Hamster Drives: 2009 5-Door Liftback Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 333	Next time, keep a large soft cloth, such as an old blanket, in your car at all times. Just drape it over the back bumper when loading and unloading, and it'll protect the paint.

05-27-2012, 04:43 AM	#13
Qmobile that's right I went there View User's Garage Drives: '08 Blazin' Blue,'10 Dark Red Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Hoytville, ohio Posts: 800	seems odd that yours did'nt come with it....My mom's '10 same color as yours came with one and just bout ever other '10+ has 'em I've notice....must be a regional thing __________________ Mods: 15" SSC rims, TRD Exhaust, TRD Sway bar, TRD oil filler, TRD rad. cap, TYC tails, Debadged, Painted engine cover, Stock spoiler, Stock mud gaurds, OBX pedals. suggestions always welcome

05-27-2012, 05:24 AM	#14
TOUGEghost Mr. Clean View User's Garage Drives: 2009 Yaris S 3-Door Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Kauai Posts: 268	I think it looks fine. Not a fan of mud flaps or decorative roof racks.

05-27-2012, 11:50 AM	#15
cali yaris ULTIMATE View User's Garage Drives: 07 Yaris Turbo Join Date: May 2007 Location: Canoga Park, CA Posts: 14,859	Looks... practical. Which it is. It looks a lot better than a scratched bumper, that's for sure. __________________ Micro Image forums, online store and shop are now closed. It was a great eight year run, but it was time to focus on other things. I'm still selling parts on eBay under micro*image seller ID and customers can still make requests for anything specific.

05-27-2012, 12:30 PM	#16
fnkngrv Mr. 155 and climbing View User's Garage Drives: Seriously Modded 07 Sedan Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: In The Hotbox Posts: 4,742	^ Yup...I have two huge pet peeves with cars. One is the scratched bumper lips which is why I bought the OEM bumper protector right from the dealership and it was applied before I left the lot the day it drove off back in 06. The second is the door handle wells because they are always scratched and look like ass no matter what unless you do something there too. __________________ Team Tiamat Racing on Facebook Youtube Channel: Team Tiamat Racing *Class record holder in Land Speed @ 154.5mph for 1.5 mile and 145.5mph in the mile in the F (2.016 to 3.014 L), G (1.524 to 2.015 L), and H (1.016 to 1.523 L) classes.*

05-28-2012, 11:58 PM	#17
CharlieBravo Drives: 2007 Yaris HB Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Florida Posts: 39	Not a fan for your vehicle. I think you would need patches of the black plastic elsewhere on the body to make it look "rugged."

05-29-2012, 12:00 AM	#18
CharlieBravo Drives: 2007 Yaris HB Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Florida Posts: 39	Nice rims btw....

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