# Garage proof bumpers

**URL:** <https://community.cartalk.com/t/garage-proof-bumpers/36328>\
**Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\
**Tags:** lexus, 300\
**Created:** [September 8, 2009, 6:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/garage-proof-bumpers/36328 "2009-09-08T18:49:46Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 6\
**Page:** 1

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**Author:** ![coffeyn](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/e5b9ba/32.png) [@coffeyn](https://community.cartalk.com/u/coffeyn)\
**Post date:** [September 8, 2009, 6:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/garage-proof-bumpers/36328/1 "2009-09-08T18:49:46Z")

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I have a 98 Lexus that was in perfect condition until I put it in a NYC garage. Now it looks like it was in demolition derby. Is there some kind of bumper I can buy that won’t chip?

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**Author:** ![VDCdriver](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/vdcdriver/32/30_2.png) [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\
**Post date:** [September 8, 2009, 7:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/garage-proof-bumpers/36328/2 "2009-09-08T19:23:39Z")

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There are products specifically designed to prevent the type of damage that your car has incurred.

Take a look at:  
[http://www.bumperblocker.com/](http://www.bumperblocker.com/)

I would suggest that you have your bumpers refinished by a body shop, and then use a device such as the one advertised on the above website to prevent new damage.

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**Author:** ![Whitey](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/whitey/32/24680_2.png) [@Whitey](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Whitey)\
**Post date:** [September 8, 2009, 10:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/garage-proof-bumpers/36328/3 "2009-09-08T22:01:53Z")

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That’s a great suggestion, VDCdriver.

I have noticed some vehicles, like the two door versions of the Chevy Cavalier and particular versions of the Toyota Sienna, have unpainted bumpers. Depending on the color of your Lexus, you might be able to get away with unpainted bumpers.

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**Author:** ![coffeyn](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/e5b9ba/32.png) [@coffeyn](https://community.cartalk.com/u/coffeyn)\
**Post date:** [September 15, 2009, 8:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/garage-proof-bumpers/36328/4 "2009-09-15T20:12:30Z")

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Thank you; I actually have those but garage doesn’t always put them on.

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**Author:** ![Whitey](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/whitey/32/24680_2.png) [@Whitey](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Whitey)\
**Post date:** [September 15, 2009, 9:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/garage-proof-bumpers/36328/5 "2009-09-15T21:16:20Z")

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Why don’t you put them on before you give them the keys?

Do they have to be removed to move the car?

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**Author:** ![jtsanders](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/c2a13f/32.png) [@jtsanders](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jtsanders)\
**Post date:** [September 15, 2009, 10:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/garage-proof-bumpers/36328/6 "2009-09-15T22:03:07Z")

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I think I’d present the parking garage a bill for the damaged bumpers.