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Bumper Protector 2009 Vibe? Will the 09 Matrix fit?
Posted: Sun Oct 26, 2008 5:11 am
by redhot09
I'm looking around for a bumper protector that covers the edge of the bumper as well. The OE version just lays on top of the bumper. I found one on ebay for pretty cheap OE toyota, has anyone installed this on the new 09? If so please share I would love to protect my bumper I have the feeling that it will not stay scratch less for long. Here is a Link for the protector...
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors...A1318
Re: Bumper Protector 2009 Vibe? Will the 09 Matrix fit? (redhot09)
Posted: Sun Oct 26, 2008 9:36 am
by Racemedic
It is my understanding that it will. I want one for my car as well once I finally get it. Just a matter of waiting a couple more weeks.. I want one so that I can get my dog in and out of the car without scratching the bumper all up.
Posted: Wed Oct 29, 2008 6:21 pm
by redhot09
bump.... need to purchase soon and would like to know if anyone has used this bumper protector on their 09 Vibe
Posted: Wed Oct 29, 2008 9:23 pm
by bull77
I would imagine this would fit. Park beside a new matrix to see if the bumpers are similiar enough.Thats are really good price!
Re: Bumper Protector 2009 Vibe? Will the 09 Matrix fit? (redhot09)
Posted: Thu Oct 30, 2008 10:49 am
by Firescooby
Yes, it fits. I put one on my 2009 Vibe.One word of caution...the tape included is not the best. It has come "untaped" on one side. Make sure it's relatively warm, clean surface, apply, and keep pressure on it for some time.It was 90 degrees, I cleaned with alcohol, applied, and basically sit on it for 5 minutes. Still not enough evidentally.
Re: Bumper Protector 2009 Vibe? Will the 09 Matrix fit? (Firescooby)
Posted: Thu Oct 30, 2008 5:47 pm
by redhot09
Quote, originally posted by Firescooby »Yes, it fits. I put one on my 2009 Vibe.One word of caution...the tape included is not the best. It has come "untaped" on one side. Make sure it's relatively warm, clean surface, apply, and keep pressure on it for some time.It was 90 degrees, I cleaned with alcohol, applied, and basically sit on it for 5 minutes. Still not enough evidentally.Are the bumpers the same on the base vibe and the GT for 09?
Re: Bumper Protector 2009 Vibe? Will the 09 Matrix fit? (redhot09)
Posted: Mon Nov 03, 2008 12:46 am
by Caretaker
That's an odd picture of a bumper protector strip on the Matrix. I just put mine on my 09 Vibe. The Vibe's is longer and tapered, so it runs up both sides much further than the one shown on e-bay for the Matrix. Also, the one on the Matrix seems to be wider, and covers more of the bumper in the direction you want it to. So for me, the Vibe's bumper protector is better looking, but is a bit too thin to make it 100% useful. I was expecting something thicker as well. The Vibe's protector is simply a lame piece of Vinyl. In the end, I would have wanted something that protected more of the width of the bumper, not the length.