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Zoom5Zoom
06-09-2006, 07:59 PM
Heya

Didn't want to hide this bit of info in the trailer hitch section because it is useful to all. I have installed a 2.5 Inch strip of vinyl around my rear bumper cover. This addition was to help prevent major damage inserting our bike rake into the trailer hitch as it rests just under the rear bumper cover.

The strip of vinyl cost me about 30 bux canadian. Because the strip is the outter most edge where it was applied; I think it also prevents those little bugger scratches from those who want to use your bumper as a range marker to get out of a parking spot.

PS in the pic you will see a BUMPER STEP PLATE this helps reduce scratches while putting in and out stuff in the back

Enjoy
TheMAN
06-09-2006, 08:30 PM
yeah the bumper step plate is great for those who actually USE the cargo area in the back ;)

the rear bumper on the 5 and the 3 stick out pretty car, so it's good to have something to protect it from stupid scratches

too bad mazda doesn't offer the chrome (look) one here in north america.. they sell those in europe and japan.... I rather have the choice of being to buy either that way one of them can match the body color better
TheMAN
06-09-2006, 09:17 PM
lol what vinyl strip? that black thing at the bottom of the bumper? I didn't notice! looks stock!
Medicman
06-18-2006, 04:15 AM
nope its another cheap mod

Where did you get the strip ? As a side note , I got a strip of vinyl to go on the top of the bumper to protect it from the dogs claws ! It cost about $25.00 from a local print shop..I'll have to post oics of it as well.
TheMAN
06-18-2006, 04:29 AM
why didn't you just buy the OEM bumper step plate? it's only 20 bucks
Kid Red
06-18-2006, 09:01 AM
why didn't you just buy the OEM bumper step plate? it's only 20 bucks


That doesn't go along the bottom edge of the bumper and wouldn't not help with a hitch and attching items to it.
ntron1
06-18-2006, 09:42 AM
That doesn't go along the bottom edge of the bumper and wouldn't not help with a hitch and attching items to it.

I think he was referring to the post about vinyl from the sign shop.
Kid Red
06-19-2006, 10:05 AM
Red

The vinyl is a protector only when installing the hitch receiver into the hitch and secondly it will help any nudges from other cars in the parking lot..... how about in say 8 months we compare bumper covers and see what damage is present.


Dude, I was defending you ;)
Kid Red
06-19-2006, 10:06 AM
I think he was referring to the post about vinyl from the sign shop.


He's suggesting a bumper plate on the top of the bumper whereas the poster placed a strip around the apex of the bumper which places it near his hitch and protects against rubbing/etc from attached items.
Medicman
06-21-2006, 03:42 PM
Let me clarify on the original posts. The factory bumper step cover only goes on the topside flat surface... the vinyl strip I put on, goes on the topside of the bumper and down the sides appx 3", giving more protection from my dogs claws.
I want to look into the strip Zoom5Zoom has put on his...for the trailer/bike hitch bumper protection.
TheMAN
06-21-2006, 11:47 PM
I see... makes sense!
DurhamProPhoto
07-20-2006, 07:13 PM
Medicman Where did you get the vinyl strip? My dog's
are starting to mark the rear bumper when they get in and out.

Thanks
Robin
Zoom5Zoom
07-21-2006, 09:58 PM
There is a bumper cover or step plate availible from your local Mazda Dealer. It is held by two way tape and you can install it yourself. I think it was 40 bux canadian bux.
Medicman
07-22-2006, 09:56 AM
I got my vinyl strip at the local sign company, I wanted something to wrap over the edge more than the factory piece would. I'll get a pic sometime.
I think it was 4 mill vinyl.

Good luck,

Medicman
jandree22
11-01-2006, 07:51 AM
why didn't you just buy the OEM bumper step plate? it's only 20 bucks
Any idea where I can get this for $20 bucks? Cheapest I can find the bumper step plate online is about $32 and the cheapest I can find the soft vinyl cover for the back floor is about $40. MazdaUSA.com lists both as $40 and $50 respectively.

Thanks
P_bouchr
11-01-2006, 09:19 AM
Got this installed from my dealer for 30$. It's been on my 5 since day one.
Zoom5Zoom
11-01-2006, 11:25 PM
Got this installed from my dealer for 30$. It's been on my 5 since day one.
pic
zr27
11-03-2006, 09:04 AM
I got my vinyl strip at the local sign company, I wanted something to wrap over the edge more than the factory piece would. I'll get a pic sometime.
I think it was 4 mill vinyl.

Good luck,

Medicman

Can you post info on the strip you purchased at your sign company?
P_bouchr
11-03-2006, 03:08 PM
Mmm, my 5 is in the garage for a car accident repair. I'll try to post one as soon as I get it back :).

Found one in another thread here:
http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/451422/fullsize/w4.jpg

My 5 is also black, so it should look like this.
Medicman
11-05-2006, 02:36 AM
Can you post info on the strip you purchased at your sign company?

We just cut a template out of paper, cut a duplicate from blk vinyl and carefully placed it on the bumper..
I will try get a pic soon !!
Zoom5Zoom
11-05-2006, 08:04 PM
We just cut a template out of paper, cut a duplicate from blk vinyl and carefully placed it on the bumper..
I will try get a pic soon !!
Great news can't wait for pics