Is this repairable or ...
09-09-2016, 10:29 PM
#2
Should be fixable, There are some good 2 part epoxies for repairing bumpers. I would go to the local paint and body supply store and see what they recommend. This is what I used on a large crack on my S10 Xtreme front bumper. http://3mcollision.com/3m-automix-ez...kit-05895.html
09-13-2016, 09:17 AM
#3
TECH Enthusiast
I would call that pretty minor.
Some difficult plastics epoxy's require adhesion promoter & some don't, so be sure on that. You should be ok with epoxy for that little spot They can hold ok if not flexed much, but hot air welding is the absolute strongest, especially for tabs and high stress areas. For your spot with epoxy, you could use a little stainless repair mesh & extend a little bit of it down the inner sidewall for increased area. Rough sanding is very important for adhesion of epoxy.
Here's my 2009 and my latest conversion nose project using hot air welding. The 5th gen nose took a beating & stayed attached scraping an interstate guardrail last year. The hot air welding with extra thickness held stronger than the thinner factory material. A few spots with epoxy held till flexed.
Still in 1 piece after damage.
Latest project using plastic welding at centers & sides.
For external repairs there are body fillers such as evercoat polyflex made to bond to plastics. A little more info than asked for, but maybe it could help someone.
Some difficult plastics epoxy's require adhesion promoter & some don't, so be sure on that. You should be ok with epoxy for that little spot They can hold ok if not flexed much, but hot air welding is the absolute strongest, especially for tabs and high stress areas. For your spot with epoxy, you could use a little stainless repair mesh & extend a little bit of it down the inner sidewall for increased area. Rough sanding is very important for adhesion of epoxy.
Here's my 2009 and my latest conversion nose project using hot air welding. The 5th gen nose took a beating & stayed attached scraping an interstate guardrail last year. The hot air welding with extra thickness held stronger than the thinner factory material. A few spots with epoxy held till flexed.
Still in 1 piece after damage.
Latest project using plastic welding at centers & sides.
For external repairs there are body fillers such as evercoat polyflex made to bond to plastics. A little more info than asked for, but maybe it could help someone.