Front Bumper Splitter left hand side damaged

[Ronny78]

I own a 2019 RX 450h... Been very happy with the car. However had a low speed run in while reversing with a water standpipe resulting in a cracked + scraped front left splitter/spoiler... Please can anyone offer any advice on repair or replacement + costs... Completely my fault.. I'm an idiot. Please advise. 

[royoftherovers]

Welcome Ron.

We are all idiots at some stage of our lives.

[Ronny78]

Thanks Roy however pretty hacked off about it especially as can only blame myself... 

Suppose to clarify my earlier question: really hoping that won't have to replace the front bumper... That could get pricy so don't want to do it if don't need to... Can anyone even recommend a really good repair shop in the South East of England!? Or might I stand a chance with a lexus dealer? 

[steve2006]

Hi Ron and welcome to the LOC.

Sorry to hear of your problem, if you could post up a picture of the damage I can take a look at the parts diagram for you to see if it is available as a separate item although they are generally unpainted.

Another option is to find a local repair shop which specialises in plastic bumper repairs as they can be plastic welded then filled as required then repainted provided nothing is missing.

I found this one with good reviews but I have no interest in the company it’s purely an example in your area.

https://bumperrepairs.uk.com

[Ronny78]

Thanks Steve much appreciated... Your a 🌟. 

Here are a couple of pics for you... 

The damage is isolated to the front left splitter at the lowest point of the bumper... The bumper is cracked + some paint has been scraped off. 

Let me know what you think + thank for taking the time 

[steve2006]

That certainly looks repairable by the method I suggested, I’m struggling finding the exact model on the Toyota database and if you could confirm the model type is GYL26R-ARXGBW it would help me confirm the clips part numbers should they be required in addition.

My local guy would probably charge me around £250.00 for the job to give you an idea of cost so certainly not worth an insurance claim.

I found this video showing the process involved in repair.

https://www.smartautorepairs.co.uk/mobile-plastic-car-bumper-repair/bumper-repair-process/

[Ronny78]

Thanks soo much... I have actually managed to push the bumper back up so only a tiny gap now but at least one of the holding clips broken. Obviously a large crack that you can see + paint been scraped off but NO damage further up the bumper... 

Where would I find the model number you specify? Its a 2019 (May) Rx450h +that low splitter is in some sort of carbon grey colour. 

Would you recommend your guy? Is he anywhere accessible to me? 

[steve2006]

No problem glad to help, the model specification should be on a plate usually mounted on one of the door B pillars or on your V5c log book.

Bit of a trip to my body shop in Derbyshire

Got a feeling this is the part but would need to confirm.

[Ronny78]

I'm in Scotland currently so enjoying the sunshine ☀ with no v5c but took your excellent advice + your right all details stamped into the B-pillar... However the model number slightly different... Hopefully doesn't affect anything? 

I have attached for proof. 

Wouldn't rule out Derbyshire if you personally rate the guy... I'm fastidious + wary of going anywhere least of all a dealer group who will just farm it out probably. 

Again I feel obliged to continue to thank you for your patience + understanding help. 

[Ronny78]

GYL-25R AWXGBW 

 

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