Been wondering about this bit of damage..

[wangjjang]

Anyone got any ideas what could have caused this?

 

[mettisse]

Well, other than you reversing into something it may be what happened to me, some other person has collided with your bumper damaging it, they may have had a quick look and thought "that,'ll be ok" and jogged off leaving you with said damage. This happened to me and I suspect the Transit twin wheel truck that was parked close by was the culprit, however, no evidence, no witnesses, no nothing. Now I have 5mm thick "discreet" bumpers that look almost as the originals but will certainly not surrender in my absence, but hopefully inflict a retributional dent on the offenders vehicle, so they have a nice reminder not to nudge my truck. They also serve to prevent damage when 'froading and are part of the spare wheel/ jerry can carrier. Whilst on holiday in Spain couple years back, had a chap try to push the bruiser while it parked ( legally) along the road so he or she could park in a ridiculously small gap, the bruiser never gave an inch, the bonnet on the other car did, a perfect impression of the tow ball in it, some people must have the brains of a chocolate mouse, with its head bitten off!!

 

[IRLGW]

A woman?

 

[wangjjang]

haha it wouldnt surprise me

there doesnt seem to be any noticeable damage to the lower part of the bumper which would indicate a bump. It must have taken quite a hit because theres a lot of warping in there. Its also made it stiff to drop the lower tailgate so im gonna have to replace that bumper. grrr.

 

[IRLGW]

take it off and heat it with a hot air gun (not the said woman's hairdryer). it should regain its shape. when it does, hit it with a hose pipe to lock it in shape. Suggest putting down the heat gun before picking up the hosepipe