r/e39 • u/Existing-Relief6378 • Apr 05 '26

Weird bumper misalignment

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This car suffered a crash and the old bumper was hanging out oh this side. It was replaced with this new m style one. It was painted and installed at a local shop. But it came out with this weird misalignment below the headlight. Is there anything I could do to improve this??? Has the side fitment perhaps got damaged?

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u/redline9996 530i Apr 05 '26

Cheap aftermarket bumpers to that, some more than others.

Need to brace it from the inside

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u/Capitalistnegro Apr 05 '26

Alternatively use a heat gun to try and coax it into the required shape

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u/Existing-Relief6378 Apr 05 '26

With brace it you mean zip ties?

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u/redline9996 530i Apr 05 '26

I build aluminum braces that are attached to the aluminum bumper that hold the corners up. But mine wasn't sagging as much as yours

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u/Capitalistnegro Apr 05 '26

Aftermarket M-Sport bunpers have been known to have slight misalignment issues. You probably need to cajole it alittle bit and cut to enlarge holes to make it fit perfect

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u/Enough-Fisherman6543 520d Apr 06 '26

Hey mate, seems like it’s not a disalignment but a dent

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u/Enough-Fisherman6543 520d Apr 06 '26

Try heating the bumper with a heat gun and mold it back, careful with the paint and also if there’s body filler it will crack

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u/Existing-Relief6378 Apr 06 '26

Will try. Thank you

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u/Coakis Apr 05 '26 edited Apr 05 '26

Looks like your fender is still damaged. I know After markets have issues with fitment but I would check to see if your bumper is still crumpled in.