Bodywork Central Clear Plastic Fouling Bumper - Page 4

richierich · 22nd September 2006, 08:56

Interesting news Timmons, I am still waiting to hear from the dealer.

joora · 27th September 2006, 16:01

Quote:

Originally Posted by Copycat

Same here. Small bits of rubber between the glass and paintwork. Maybe Honda has already addressed this issue by adding those? Doesn't do much for those of you who don't have them, but maybe you could take it to your dealer to have them retro-fitted.

I have those on both sides, but on one of the sides it appears that it isn't placed properly (too far inwards), so there can easily be contact with the bumper while driving on a bumpy road. I can already see a small hole appearing in the paint...

richierich · 27th September 2006, 17:19

Mine is going in next Friday for a new bumper and stuff. They are just waiting for the bumper protectors to be delivered.

rmh999 · 3rd October 2006, 18:36

Quote:

Originally Posted by richierich

Mine is going in next Friday for a new bumper and stuff. They are just waiting for the bumper protectors to be delivered.

RR - Did they actually replace the bumper ??

Mine went in yesterday and they accepted the issue (but it was the "First time we have seen that !!") and thought it was due to the bonnet being dropped onto the slam plate (as approved in the manual)

They have added the foam spacer pads under the light units and remounted the bumper so it now looks more in line BUT i have now noticed they have left the bumper with deep scuff into the paint and not attempted to do anything about it... not even a chip pain pen fill job....

Now maybe i`m fussy but if its a build fault that caused the damage should they not have put the damage right too ???

richierich · 4th October 2006, 08:28

Update - It went in and came back without being done. It goes in again on Monday. I assume I am having a new bumper as the guy at Johnsons in Oxford said "we've got the bumper just waiting for the corner protectors".

TTDegs · 4th October 2006, 12:16

hope it's a good colour match RR...

richierich · 4th October 2006, 12:26

Very funny.

TTDegs · 4th October 2006, 12:42

sorry - couldn't resist...

I'm sure it will be a perfect match

richierich · 4th October 2006, 15:52

Quote:

Originally Posted by TTDegs

sorry - couldn't resist...

I'm sure it will be a perfect match

I'm sure it won't, its always been a slightly different shade when you look really carefully. Apparantly the car and bumpers are painted in different places, so the chance of a 100% match is v unlikely. Just hope the colour isn't far out.

rmh999 · 4th October 2006, 16:42

I`m sure Mitsubishi or Peugeot do a similar colour ....just a spot of laquer will sort it out

Signed
Paint Spray Booth Man

Quote:

Originally Posted by richierich

I'm sure it won't, its always been a slightly different shade when you look really carefully. Apparantly the car and bumpers are painted in different places, so the chance of a 100% match is v unlikely. Just hope the colour isn't far out.

TTDegs · 4th October 2006, 19:12

Quote:

Originally Posted by richierich

I'm sure it won't, its always been a slightly different shade when you look really carefully. Apparantly the car and bumpers are painted in different places, so the chance of a 100% match is v unlikely. Just hope the colour isn't far out.

fingers crossed for you matey

Topcat · 4th October 2006, 22:43

I have been told today (after 3 weeks) that my front bumper can have a complete respray but the back one has to be touched up only! Im not happy. I was told by Honda CS that they hadn't heard of any others with this problem

Anyway I soon put them straight and asked them to get back to me as to why some people are getting new bumpers and mine can only be repaired.

richierich · 5th October 2006, 09:48

Postcode lottery, not just the NHS then?

Topcat · 5th October 2006, 17:56

Had a call from Honda CS today. They have agreed to replace both my bumpers and measure the paint thickness on the car

rmh999 · 5th October 2006, 18:56

Well after initially blaming me for the bumper issue they have now accepted that i pointed this out when i collected the car so if anyone "did it" it was them

So after remounting it all the other day and fitting the spacer pads correctly they are now going to take it in to the bodyshop and sort it properly....

To give a bit of balance it has taken two attempts at the dealer but my issue is going to be resolved and they have offered a courtesy car for the day that they will need the car

richierich · 6th October 2006, 08:37

Well you can't say fairer than that!

richierich · 10th October 2006, 11:10

Well, had the bumper replaced yesterday, the central plastic still seems lower than the headlights, but apparantly it is correctly fitted with the spacers under it. Hopefully thats it for now. Mind you that means the next trip to the dealer won't be free one!!

rmh999 · 11th October 2006, 08:16

Booked in for the 24th Oct for the front bumper repair
(Long wait because i want a courtesy car for the day)

.... i get the impression they are going to fill and spray but as long as i cant see or feel the repair ...

timmons · 11th October 2006, 11:53

New shiney bumper on the front of my Hondie now!
Yay.
Still looks as if its in the same place again though so only time will tell if the same thing happens!

Swindon Japster · 13th October 2006, 16:55

As with other respondants, mine has small plastic/rubber spacers fitted in the corners however the glass is flush with the bumper on one side and 2mm out one the other - another triumph of Britsh manufacture!

I do wonder whether these problems come from catching the plastic 'mud flaps' on the underside of the front bumper, mine has grounded several times on steep slopes.

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22nd September 2006, 08:56	#61 (permalink)
richierich Smell My Cheese! Rocketship door handle Join Date: 17th May 2006 Location: Bicester, Oxfordshire Posts: 1,847 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Interesting news Timmons, I am still waiting to hear from the dealer.

27th September 2006, 17:19	#63 (permalink)
richierich Smell My Cheese! Rocketship door handle Join Date: 17th May 2006 Location: Bicester, Oxfordshire Posts: 1,847 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Mine is going in next Friday for a new bumper and stuff. They are just waiting for the bumper protectors to be delivered.

4th October 2006, 08:28	#65 (permalink)
richierich Smell My Cheese! Rocketship door handle Join Date: 17th May 2006 Location: Bicester, Oxfordshire Posts: 1,847 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Update - It went in and came back without being done. It goes in again on Monday. I assume I am having a new bumper as the guy at Johnsons in Oxford said "we've got the bumper just waiting for the corner protectors".

4th October 2006, 12:16	#66 (permalink)
TTDegs Super Moderator Civinfo master Join Date: 4th August 2006 Location: Cardiff Posts: 5,638 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post iTrader: (0)	hope it's a good colour match RR...

4th October 2006, 12:26	#67 (permalink)
richierich Smell My Cheese! Rocketship door handle Join Date: 17th May 2006 Location: Bicester, Oxfordshire Posts: 1,847 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Very funny.

4th October 2006, 12:42	#68 (permalink)
TTDegs Super Moderator Civinfo master Join Date: 4th August 2006 Location: Cardiff Posts: 5,638 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post iTrader: (0)	sorry - couldn't resist... I'm sure it will be a perfect match

4th October 2006, 22:43	#72 (permalink)
Topcat Supporter Civinfo guru Join Date: 11th May 2006 Location: Middlesex Posts: 2,743 Thanks: 0 Thanked 9 Times in 9 Posts iTrader: (0)	I have been told today (after 3 weeks) that my front bumper can have a complete respray but the back one has to be touched up only! Im not happy. I was told by Honda CS that they hadn't heard of any others with this problem Anyway I soon put them straight and asked them to get back to me as to why some people are getting new bumpers and mine can only be repaired.

5th October 2006, 09:48	#73 (permalink)
richierich Smell My Cheese! Rocketship door handle Join Date: 17th May 2006 Location: Bicester, Oxfordshire Posts: 1,847 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Postcode lottery, not just the NHS then?

5th October 2006, 17:56	#74 (permalink)
Topcat Supporter Civinfo guru Join Date: 11th May 2006 Location: Middlesex Posts: 2,743 Thanks: 0 Thanked 9 Times in 9 Posts iTrader: (0)	Had a call from Honda CS today. They have agreed to replace both my bumpers and measure the paint thickness on the car

5th October 2006, 18:56	#75 (permalink)
rmh999 Supporter Locking Wheelnut Join Date: 3rd August 2006 Location: Swindon, UK Posts: 159 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post iTrader: (0)	Well after initially blaming me for the bumper issue they have now accepted that i pointed this out when i collected the car so if anyone "did it" it was them So after remounting it all the other day and fitting the spacer pads correctly they are now going to take it in to the bodyshop and sort it properly.... To give a bit of balance it has taken two attempts at the dealer but my issue is going to be resolved and they have offered a courtesy car for the day that they will need the car

6th October 2006, 08:37	#76 (permalink)
richierich Smell My Cheese! Rocketship door handle Join Date: 17th May 2006 Location: Bicester, Oxfordshire Posts: 1,847 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Well you can't say fairer than that!

10th October 2006, 11:10	#77 (permalink)
richierich Smell My Cheese! Rocketship door handle Join Date: 17th May 2006 Location: Bicester, Oxfordshire Posts: 1,847 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Well, had the bumper replaced yesterday, the central plastic still seems lower than the headlights, but apparantly it is correctly fitted with the spacers under it. Hopefully thats it for now. Mind you that means the next trip to the dealer won't be free one!!

11th October 2006, 08:16	#78 (permalink)
rmh999 Supporter Locking Wheelnut Join Date: 3rd August 2006 Location: Swindon, UK Posts: 159 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post iTrader: (0)	Booked in for the 24th Oct for the front bumper repair (Long wait because i want a courtesy car for the day) .... i get the impression they are going to fill and spray but as long as i cant see or feel the repair ...

11th October 2006, 11:53	#79 (permalink)
timmons Valve Cap Join Date: 27th May 2006 Location: Gatwick Posts: 35 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	New shiney bumper on the front of my Hondie now! Yay. Still looks as if its in the same place again though so only time will tell if the same thing happens!

13th October 2006, 16:55	#80 (permalink)
Swindon Japster Wheelnut Join Date: 29th September 2006 Posts: 87 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	As with other respondants, mine has small plastic/rubber spacers fitted in the corners however the glass is flush with the bumper on one side and 2mm out one the other - another triumph of Britsh manufacture! I do wonder whether these problems come from catching the plastic 'mud flaps' on the underside of the front bumper, mine has grounded several times on steep slopes.