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Old Feb 17, 2007 | 05:31 PM
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Ok, been searching for weeks now and i can't seem to find a replacement marker for my right rear bumper, it was taken off in a crash. Does any one know where to find one of these reflectors/sidemarkers? Help is appreciated.
Old Feb 17, 2007 | 05:44 PM
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shave em

Old Feb 17, 2007 | 05:49 PM
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besides the dealership ithink your outta luck .....try this!!!! https://www.scionlife.com/forums/vie...f0fc90932a74ea
Old Feb 17, 2007 | 06:24 PM
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Hey thx guys, keep postin replys but im leaning toward shavin um, If you could post a write up on how to do this (i can do it, but dont want to screw it up) it would be help full.
Old Feb 17, 2007 | 06:30 PM
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Check this out Bro! It was in the tech section and it is a DIY on switching out fro clear signals with 93-97 Altima rear clear lens. https://www.scionlife.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=49560
Old Feb 17, 2007 | 06:35 PM
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unless you are good with fiberglass and bondo, i would take them somewhere to have them done... i dont have any pics of when i did mine... but it took e a little over a week to get them perfectly smooth and pretty...

i can talk you through it... but again, this is something that isnt too easy to acomplish and will take you a bit to get em perfect...
Old Feb 17, 2007 | 06:39 PM
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Try This!

Click Here For The Reflector
Old Feb 17, 2007 | 07:25 PM
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Yes! Thx JDM thats what I need, im ordering it now. Maybe at a later point Ill shave it. thx for all the help
Old Feb 17, 2007 | 08:28 PM
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Originally Posted by RedneckwithanxB
unless you are good with fiberglass and bondo, i would take them somewhere to have them done... i dont have any pics of when i did mine... but it took e a little over a week to get them perfectly smooth and pretty...

i can talk you through it... but again, this is something that isnt too easy to acomplish and will take you a bit to get em perfect...
Fiberglass and bondo???? NO NO NO!!! this is not the material to use on this plastic bumper cover!! You really should plastic weld a piece of like material in the holes and finish the surface with adhesive fillers made specifically for this plastic. I defer such work here in Atlanta to a bumper reconditioning service that is set up to do it right. Fiberglass and bondo will not bond to this plastic like it should, nor will it have the flexibility it should to properly stay in place for a long time.
Old Feb 18, 2007 | 02:13 AM
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What's behind the reflector? A hole in the bumper for the mounting screws? I'd be inclined to look for some cheap stick on reflectors in about the same size instead of spending $17 to replace it. Maybe even reflective tape! Ha!
Old Feb 18, 2007 | 02:16 AM
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i would say to hit the dealership and just buy another one...
its the easiest way out of this mess..
Old Feb 18, 2007 | 06:20 PM
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there is more than just a whole for the screw.... there is a whole about 2-3 inches in length... and the link i gave ItsHip was for a direct replacement scion part... and yes its much cheaper than the dealership atleast my neck of the woods
Old Feb 22, 2007 | 02:23 AM
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I went with the clear side marker and am happy with it.

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How do you remove the rear bumper reflectors????
Old Sep 6, 2007 | 01:48 AM
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Originally Posted by mad-sciontist
How do you remove the rear bumper reflectors????
I assume you mean the side markers. If so, you hae to remove the rear bumper by removing the 4 bolts on top, two in each fender well, then 6 or so under the car. The bumper then pulls off and you disconnect the wiring harness from the bumper. There is a bolt holding each marker in place from behind that you take out and you got em out.
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