JDM Parts,Performance Auto Parts

Customer Review & Ratings

Prototype
REAR BUMPER STRIPE
(Japanparts No : 476-001-018)

Average 3.2

Rating Breakdown

All Stars

5 Stars	33
4 Stars	17
3 Stars	17
2 Stars
1 Star	33

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Written by Francesco (ITALY)
2019-12-22

- Product Review
Great fit, no problems with the colour, a little problem to install with the curves on front and rear bumper, for the rest good product.

- Installation tips
No particullary instructions, remove the stripe from sticker and install it on car with patience.

Written by Joel (CANADA)
2019-06-14

- Product Review
READ THIS BEFORE YOU PURCHASE FRONT OR REAR BUMPER STRIPE. I will never buy either of these products ever again.

This is the second time I have purchased this product and the second time Its been the wrong colour and damaged. No refund or exchange offered..

My first review can be found above. I outlined that there was a cut found in the vinyl. This was prior to packaging and shipping yet support offered no resolution.

They introduced a “NEW” colour (Real Cherry Red/ S207). I spent much time contacting support, referencing photos of the s207. This was the colour I needed; I ordered it.

What I received:

LITERALLY the same WRONG COLOUR I had purchased before and reviewed. I was able to compare them side by side. Literally the same and still the wrong colour. See photos for reference. Colour may seem a little different but let me assure you, it was just the angle of the bumper that makes it look "slightly" different in colour.

I contacted support and was insured this is the correct colour shipped. WHY OFFER A NEW COLOUR IF IT’S THE SAME!? This is absolutely ridiculous and misleading for customers.

After countless emails back and forth I was offered again, no resolution; No refund, No Exchange, No Credit.

The only positive out of this experience is that the support is very polite and professional even though I wasn’t offered any type of resolution other than keeping the product and NOT getting a refund.

So what did I learn:

1: "Cherry Red/ STI Pink" and "Real Cherry Red/ S207 Pink" is the same colour but sold as two different SKUs. If they say otherwise, do not order unless you have seen an actual picture of the colour you want to order. Do not accept a reference photo unless it is of the actual stripe.

2: You will not receive any type of resolution if your product is the wrong colour or damaged. Don't believe me? Well it happened, twice.

3: The product descriptions are misleading and are not clarified even with an email.

4: I’m at a loss of $90 CAD after shipping that I could have put towards the Authentic Stripe: J1210CA401. A hard lesson learned.

- Photo

- Installation tips
I didn't bother installing this product but these are my instructions from the last one installed:

clean your bumper thoroughly. Use a non abrasive rubbing alcohol and let flash dry. Once complete, take a spray bottle with 1/20 parts dish soap to water and spray over mounting area. Let sit, Spray backside of decal and line up. tape middle to bumper using painters tape and use a squeegee to smooth out decal to remove water and bubbles.

i would also suggest using a cay bar to remove contamination from surface if vehicle isn't polish regularly.

Written by Gian Paolo (ITALY)
2018-05-27

- Product Review
very nice! perfect shape! Colour is not so closer to cherise pink but it's ok.

- Installation tips
Install with water, no bubble for sure. Identify the middle reference point on paper and mark it. Remove stripe for half of length and install starting from one side. Do not wash car for 24 hrs. Apply with a 20° outoside temperature.

Written by Joel (CANADA)
2018-03-16

- Product Review
For reference, the colour of the Pink Cherry Blossom is completely off from the actual colour. This resembles a darker pink/ red finish. I noticed that my decal has a minor cut in it and based on japanparts return policy, will likely not be covered. If this came in the authentic colour, this would be an amazing cost efficient option as the JDM/OEM one retails for over 140.00 USD.

- Installation tips
clean your bumper thoroughly. Use a non abrasive rubbing alcohol and let flash dry. Once complete, take a spray bottle with 1/20 parts dish soap to water and spray over mounting area. Let sit, Spray backside of decal and line up. tape middle to bumper using painters tape and use a squeegee to smooth out decal to remove water and bubbles.

i would also suggest using a clear bar to remove contamination from surface if vehicle isn't polish regularly.