# 2017 Toyota Corolla - Torn bumper

**URL:** <https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-toyota-corolla-torn-bumper/164333>\
**Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\
**Tags:** toyota\
**Created:** [May 15, 2020, 5:02am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-toyota-corolla-torn-bumper/164333 "2020-05-15T05:02:06Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 5\
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**Author:** ![AboilChillingworthRayala](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/3be4f8/32.png) [@AboilChillingworthRayala](https://community.cartalk.com/u/AboilChillingworthRayala)\
**Post date:** [May 15, 2020, 5:02am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-toyota-corolla-torn-bumper/164333/1 "2020-05-15T05:02:06Z")

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My right side of my bumper was off it’s broken when I got my accident what can I used to put it together …? I try the epoxy but didn’t work

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**Author:** ![Purebred](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/purebred/32/46796_2.png) [@Purebred](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Purebred)\
**Post date:** [May 15, 2020, 11:38am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-toyota-corolla-torn-bumper/164333/2 "2020-05-15T11:38:54Z")

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Epoxy does not work on many plastics. Your best action would be to replace the bumper cover. A quick look online found them under $100.  
Some will paint them for you.  
If you still want a temporary fix, you may need to use a metal strap with bolts or screws. Then there is alway duct or gorilla tape.

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**Author:** ![morriLinda1\_165688](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/848f3c/32.png) [@morriLinda1\_165688](https://community.cartalk.com/u/morriLinda1_165688)\
**Post date:** [May 15, 2020, 11:56am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-toyota-corolla-torn-bumper/164333/3 "2020-05-15T11:56:27Z")

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> [@Purebred](#):
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> Epoxy does not work on many plastics. Your best action would be to replace the bumper cover. A quick look online found them under $100.  
> Some will paint them for you.  
> If you still want a temporary fix, you may need to use a metal strap with bolts or screws. Then there is alway duct or gorilla tape.

3D printer solution of the problem

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**Author:** ![Purebred](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/purebred/32/46796_2.png) [@Purebred](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Purebred)\
**Post date:** [May 15, 2020, 2:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-toyota-corolla-torn-bumper/164333/4 "2020-05-15T14:02:22Z")

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I suspect 3D scanning of the area and printing of a patch might be as costly as replacing the bumper cover.

BTW, those prices were aftermarket. New from Toyota appears to be less than $300.

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**Author:** ![db4690](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/db4690/32/2583_2.png) [@db4690](https://community.cartalk.com/u/db4690)\
**Post date:** [May 15, 2020, 9:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-toyota-corolla-torn-bumper/164333/5 "2020-05-15T21:26:05Z")

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It would be great if you could post some pictures

Thanks 😸