Bota36

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Hey blnewt, happy that you ordered a new bumper. Hope it fits great. Keep us updated.

Nothing ventured, nothing gained...right?

blnewt

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Thanks for the link, would appreciate your feedback on the bumper fitment. Hoods would seem a bit easier to get right compared to all the curves and parts that fit into a bumper.
Bota, after reading the bad luck of others I'm holding off. I really don't need a bumper but I figured for that price (if the shipping wasn't excessive) I'd get one and put it aside for when I get the whole car painted.

blnewt

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Well, turns out posting this thread may have been a jinx Someone backed into my wife a couple days ago and I'll be needing a new bumper after all.
Looking at the link from Eddie it appears I have a few choices.
Car Part Wholesale - Auto Parts and Accessories Catalog - Bumper Cover For 2009 Infiniti G37
The only one that states that it's CAPA certified also happens to be the cheapest so I'm a bit confused
Looking at the images of each choice they all look very similar so I have no idea what would be better or worse. Typically you get what you pay for, but wouldn't being CAPA certified be a good thing? Ideally I'd get the oem Infiniti part but so far I can't find one w/ shipping that's less than $200. The ones in the above link have a $27 shipping fee, so about $300 difference over oem.
I've taken off the factory bumper a couple times to paint lights & install DRLs and the oem bumper doesn't seem like it's a real substantial piece, pretty light & flimsy so I doubt these bumpers would be much different. Those are actual pics of the bumpers I'd receive and they all look pretty decent. Sounds like the company is good about returns if the fit isn't right so I guess I'm going to roll the dice, just really wondering what differences there may be between those particular bumper choices. Sorry for the long thread, haven't had my coffee yet

quakerroatmeal

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I've bought replicate bumper for a different car before. It's a pita to fit. I'd either find someone selling their used bumper or cough up and buy oem.

blnewt

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The quote I had to repair my bumper was $650, haven't seen any used bumpers that wouldn't need to be sanded and re-shot, plus most used bumpers will have plenty of pits & dings so I'd still have to pay about $200 to have them prepped & painted + shipping
One place I found that has a 99.2% positive feedback and free return shipping if not 100% satisfied might be a go. I can always test fit & if it's not worthy just send it back. I'll post whatever I end up with~wish me luck
New Bumper Cover Front Primered Sedan Infiniti G35 G37 IN1000234 62022JK60J | eBay

Bota36

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Good luck Bro. Hope it all turns out great!!!

blnewt

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Thanks you Bota, probably be after the new year since the better paint shops have been booked pretty solid lately. It'll be interesting to compare the bumper quality & fitment, and if nothing else at least I can give a concise review of the cheaper alternative.

eddie903

Don't know if you ordered yet, haven't had a chance to put the bumper on with work and other issues but did put on a radiator support from them and it did fit perfect or close enough to where I can't complain. I would recommend calling them since on the bumper I purchased (jetta gli) theres a trim piece thats attatched to the bumper and on the first I purchased it had a faux piece molded onto the bumper so I couldn't reuse the oem one.

blnewt

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Thanks for the feedback eddie, I think I'll probably give it a shot.

eddie903

Just an FYI I got an email from them 15% off $200 purchase use code bonus15 just wanted to share valid until 12/30/12

blnewt

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Thanks you sir, hopefully the insurance check will come by then
Happy New Year my friend

blnewt

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Well I found one that sounded too good to be true but lucky for me it was awesome! Hats off to Infiniti of Riverside for shipping it out at a reasonable price ($70) and packing it in a refrigerator-size box so it arrived in pristine condition. Just a light buffing and should be about as good as new Every once in a while the stars line up just right Gotta scroll down the ebay link to see the listing~
Used Bumper for A G37 Sedan Non Sport Painted Black Minor Scratches | eBay

Rochester

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Very nice find, Newt. I'm guessing this is your solution for mess of paint chips you've been battling?

blnewt

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Actually my wife got backed into a few weeks back and the guy actually left a note (a few honest ones left ) So nothing coming out of my pocket. Upon closer inspection the bumper is brand new just some surface scratches from moving it around I imagine, and to have it already paint matched to my car is such a WIN. Nice to have an extra bumper too, as it was just a slight dent in the middle. Not sure about my DRL placement, I may try to see if I can get them out to the edges this time, but I'll take my time and see what happens

Rochester

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Positive Karma is an awesome thing when it comes back around to you.