Cracked bumper.
04-16-2013, 02:28 PM
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it you do try to fix 3m auto mix is great but you have to have a special caulk gun or if you can find it at a local auto paint supply shop its called dynatron bumper repair kit part # is 494 it comes in a small white and green box best stuff for the money
04-17-2013, 03:11 PM
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As others have said, it all depends on the cracks. How many are there? Are they at corners? Around edges or curves?
By the time you repair the cracks, prime and prep for paint, you'll probably be better off finding one in the classified for ~$100. Hold off long enough and you might even find one in the color you need.
By the time you repair the cracks, prime and prep for paint, you'll probably be better off finding one in the classified for ~$100. Hold off long enough and you might even find one in the color you need.
04-23-2013, 07:36 PM
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I have a big (very) crack on top right below where the clips are, and less noticeable ones on the corners. It seems like somebody was stupid enough to sit on it or the previous owner hit something, or was hit, whichever it is it doesn't matter to me. I can make a couple of pictures tomorrow to show it here. And I also found I have a small crack in the quarter by the corner of the bumper, I didn't look if the other side is the same.
Thanks for your input. It's really too bad I missed out on a driver side door this sunday at a swap meet
The guy wanted 30 bucks and this other guy snatched it before I was checking it out, seemed in good condition. Oh well. :/
Thanks for your input. It's really too bad I missed out on a driver side door this sunday at a swap meet
The guy wanted 30 bucks and this other guy snatched it before I was checking it out, seemed in good condition. Oh well. :/ Trending Topics
04-29-2013, 09:51 PM
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Ok I was finally able to take some pictures after a busy couple of days, here they are. The small cracks I know can be fixed, I'm just worried about the big one where the bumper clips are. Maybe it's worth to just get a new one as it will be weaker in the long run? You never know what will happen with those parking aces that live in NJ...
05-01-2013, 05:45 AM
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I've got a third gen race car that had several cracks on the front bumper. What worked for me was drilling small holes on each side of the crack or tear. I then filled these in with my bonding agent as well as the crack to give it something to bite on. I then sanded down and painted as normal. After two years these cracks have not returned. I have pictures available if you need. I also have a link to a build thread but its off site.
