Rear bumper won't align. Please Help.

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Oct 3, 2011

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Rear bumper won't align. Please Help.

I am replacing the rear bumper on my 95 DX because someone ran into it a while back. I fixed all the support damage and now I have to put the bumper back on. I found an aftermarket one on ebay for $50 and got it, but when I put it on all the mounting line up except the driver side, it seams to be twisted and will not fit into place. Does anyone know if there is a way to safely bend fiberglass so that I can get it to reform to the correct shape? I can't find anything hitting or keeping it from bending, I think it is just somehow twisted, so that it will not wrap correctly. Any help would be appreciated. Attached is the test fitted bumper.
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Oct 4, 2011

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Re: Rear bumper won't align. Please Help.

I have decided to get a OEM rear bumper and replace with that.
Thanks for everyone's help.

Oct 4, 2011

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Re: Rear bumper won't align. Please Help.

those almost always need some sort of body shop modification to fit properly.

Oct 4, 2011

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I almost think that it is not the correct body style. I only paid $50 for it so not that bad. maybe I can resell to someone with more experience with them.