rear bumper cover leak sheet metal redesign

[jackvosney]

Hello, looking for ideas on redesigns of the dreaded bumper cover sheet metal rear access hatch leak. Id like a permanent solution not just caulking.

Any pictures of sketches of what you did would be very appreciated


cheers

Jack

[Belegedhel]

The most popular fix is to create an "L" shaped piece of flashing that sits behind the center back skin with the base of the L extending out under the hinge of the bumper trunk. There are a few threads that discuss this--do a google search from outside the forums for terms like "rear end separation repair" and various permutations therof, and you might find some diagrams.

good luck!