Bumper Repair
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I have a couple questions about filling and fixing plastic bumpers. On the camaro i want to fill and smooth out the mounting locations for license plate etc... that are on the front bumper. What would be best to fill in the holes? I don't think bondo would be good on a flexible bumper.
Secondly i am going to put some RS ground effects on. However the ones on that mount to the front bumper have the mounting tab loop broken. Is there any epoxy out there i could form, sand/shape, and drill a new hole to fix the mounting tab? I was told mix-max bumper repair would work great for this? Any suggestions from the experts out there?
Secondly i am going to put some RS ground effects on. However the ones on that mount to the front bumper have the mounting tab loop broken. Is there any epoxy out there i could form, sand/shape, and drill a new hole to fix the mounting tab? I was told mix-max bumper repair would work great for this? Any suggestions from the experts out there?
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Autozone sells this two tube epoxy looking stuff called flexible plastic (or bumper?) repair for $6 or $7. Walmart has the same thing for $3
I've used it to repair rips in my front bumper cover, and it is strong and yet flexible. A minor fender bender a few months later didn't break it back open.
I've used it to repair rips in my front bumper cover, and it is strong and yet flexible. A minor fender bender a few months later didn't break it back open.
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Yes, it definitely can be sanded and painted over. If you have the pieces, you can reattach them with it as well. I'd do a quick tack in a few places, holding it together with c clamps or something similar.
Then do a section at a time (you only have about 3-5 minutes to work with each batch you mix up).
I tend to use a dremel or sander to rough up the inside of the rip/tear/crack and fill it in.
Once hardened/dried I work on the outside (painted side).
Then do a section at a time (you only have about 3-5 minutes to work with each batch you mix up).
I tend to use a dremel or sander to rough up the inside of the rip/tear/crack and fill it in.
Once hardened/dried I work on the outside (painted side).
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Well the front ground affects I think this stuff will work on to rebuild the mounting tabs.
However in the rear there is actually a chunck missing that i need to use some sort of material or epoxy to rebuild it. it doesn't sound like this would be the ticket. I thought fiber glass would work perfect but researching it, sounds like it doesn't stick to plastic.... s
However in the rear there is actually a chunck missing that i need to use some sort of material or epoxy to rebuild it. it doesn't sound like this would be the ticket. I thought fiber glass would work perfect but researching it, sounds like it doesn't stick to plastic.... s
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Also will this 3m stuff allow me to re-create sections that are missing? basically on the rear valence of the rs kit the bottom ledge has about a 3inch long by 1 inch wide section broken off. I would like to find something to essentially make a new piece and fill in that section that is broken off.
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Ok let see plastic welding is ok but a pain.3m does make good stuff but I woyld recommend SEM brand the gun and tubes are cheaper and works the same. Quick 20 or problem plastic both work well there is also a quick 50 if you want a fast set but.not as fast as quick 20. I use is to fixed cracked bumpers, install body kits, and make new tabs..