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Old 10-03-2010, 04:47 PM
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Default Crack in bumper near turn signal.....options?

When removing a broken turn signal housing, I put too much pressure on the bumper and cracked it. What are my options to get this fixed? Is there something I can put in the crack to seal it and prevent it from spreading?

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what color is your car? bring it to someone that can plastic weld.
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I did "temporary" repairs on some of the mounting tabs on my Trans Am's bumper with JB weld. I grooved it with a dremel tool, applied the epoxy to both sides and clamped em together. Later those "welds" got sanded, primed and painted. Still holding strong 4 years later. That's not a structural area so it should hold even longer/better. Groove it out and fill with JB Weld. Sand it smooth with 400 Grit when dry then refinish the bumper.
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Originally Posted by IKnowtheFuture
what color is your car? bring it to someone that can plastic weld.
Car is black, there are a number of shops in my area. What should I expect to pay for something like this?
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I have a similar crack on the '95 Z28. FWIW, it hasn't spread in the years since the slight accident.
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Originally Posted by loyolacub68
Car is black, there are a number of shops in my area. What should I expect to pay for something like this?
hey go to your local paint supplier and get someting called q bond. Awesome stuff will fix anything
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Originally Posted by freefallen.1
hey go to your local paint supplier and get someting called q bond. Awesome stuff will fix anything
Thanks! I'll check it out.



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