Hard to take a picture of this. The brightwork is starting to peel on my bumper. All other parts of this strip are connected, including the end by the wheel well in the pictures. Only this ~1ft long section is peeling.

Is there any automotive magic product I should use to reattach this little strip? Or should I just dump superglue in there and make sure it doesn't run down onto the paint.

 

I personal would not use super-glue, its too volatile because it dries way to quickly. I like JB Weld, it's a package of 2 different glues you mix together, then apply it. All you really need to do is figure out a way to hold that trim piece in there snug while it dries. You could use a Q-tip for an applicator to get the glue in there.

 

why not use 3m double sided tape...heavy duty.
the only downside is that it will space out the trim so it will push out a bit (but at least won't be sagging).

 

I looked through both the FSM and the Toyota Collision manual and there's no mention of how to repair bumper trim.

3M makes an emblem adhesive but it's (very) permanent and will damage paint if applied in the wrong place or you get squeeze-out. The main concern is finding a suitable method for applying the adhesive.

Perhaps consult a body shop?

 

I don't think it needs very much of any adhesive. Just one, maybe two tiny tacks to hold it in place. It bulges "out" on it's own, I can manually depress it back with my hand. It's kind of like taking a leather belt and shortening it slightly, it'll want to stick up and "hoop" on it's own. It's almost like the piece is too long? I check both ends of the bumper and it appears to be fitted correctly. It's also almost like the adhesive behind just this section failed which is strange.

Double sided tape may be the method I go with, I like that idea a lot Timmy. Less unknowns, no possibility of squeeze-out, more controllable. It already sticks out a lot on it's own now, so a small bump in the future won't worry me much.

Thanks for the suggestions everyone!