bumper repair

phs17 · Post by **phs17** » Sun Oct 05, 2008 11:45 pm

how would u fix a crack in the lower part of a bumper

theTeejmiester · Post by **theTeejmiester** » Mon Oct 06, 2008 12:47 am

take it to a shop,or go to your local jobber and ask them what they recomend.the plastic that our bumpers are made of( Thermal Plastic Olefin)is a pita to repair if you have no idea how to do it.

contagious18 · Post by **contagious18** » Mon Oct 06, 2008 2:09 am

how big is it? mine had a crack b4 i bought it and they repaired wit some sort of plastic weld. thrisnospork did it, ask him

Adionik · Post by **Adionik** » Mon Oct 06, 2008 2:39 am

They sell a fiberglass repair kit at autozone for about $10, one box repaired my hood and bumper...so it should be enough for a tear

kornholio788 · Post by **kornholio788** » Mon Oct 06, 2008 9:21 am

Adionik wrote:They sell a fiberglass repair kit at autozone for about $10, one box repaired my hood and bumper...so it should be enough for a tear

Your bumpers are not fiberglass. That kit is not meant for plastic bumpers.

Take it to a shop.

phs17 · Post by **phs17** » Mon Oct 06, 2008 9:55 am

the tear is about an inch long

Adionik · Post by **Adionik** » Mon Oct 06, 2008 10:02 am

kornholio788 wrote:
Adionik wrote:They sell a fiberglass repair kit at autozone for about $10, one box repaired my hood and bumper...so it should be enough for a tear
Your bumpers are not fiberglass. That kit is not meant for plastic bumpers.

Take it to a shop.

Yup, my bumper immediately caught on fire and exploded after we used the kit.

phs17 · Post by **phs17** » Mon Oct 06, 2008 10:46 am

u serious

Adionik · Post by **Adionik** » Mon Oct 06, 2008 10:49 am

Nope, repaired my front bumper and CF hood. You can't even tell it was ever damaged. A body shop is probably going to use a resin kit anyway, but your best bet IS taking it to one. They can spot paint and blend...shop around. Honestly if the gash isn't that bad I would just live with it, but that's me.

I like your stripes btw

phs17 · Post by **phs17** » Mon Oct 06, 2008 11:00 am

alrite i might go check the kit out .. but if i get a lip it will cover the crack up anyway... and thanks

Adionik · Post by **Adionik** » Mon Oct 06, 2008 11:05 am

Yep, home depot lip that bitch

phs17 · Post by **phs17** » Mon Oct 06, 2008 11:20 am

i want to but i dont know wat kind of stuff to get and how to do it lol

kstevens91 · Post by **kstevens91** » Tue Oct 07, 2008 11:11 am

home depot lip kit ftw! haha thats what im doing once my bumper is resprayed...can't wait!!

phs17 · Post by **phs17** » Tue Oct 07, 2008 11:22 am

i hear u there ... my bumpers done now i just gotts go buy it lol