Spider cracking
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Not trying to be a jerk but if you don't know what you are talking about don't give him a bunch of bs info. The cracking comes from improper use of the products, i.e. flex. It is more likely a lack of flex additive than a molecule breakdown 
It can be repaired cheaper than replaced and I have never seen GM sale the bumper for 100 dollars.
It can be repaired cheaper than replaced and I have never seen GM sale the bumper for 100 dollars. Not trying to be a jerk but if you don't know what you are talking about don't give him a bunch of bs info. The cracking comes from improper use of the products, i.e. flex. It is more likely a lack of flex additive than a molecule breakdown It can be repaired cheaper than replaced and I have never seen GM sale the bumper for 100 dollars.
It can be repaired cheaper than replaced and I have never seen GM sale the bumper for 100 dollars.Last edited by Pheonix; Feb 21, 2008 at 12:00 PM.
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Man they might have added flex but if it was like two or even three years ago they did not have the advanced flex agent that they have now. Well i guess i speak for the brand i use "sikkens". The old flex burns out after a year or so maybe even less, but the one i use now has the flex going all the way to the molecular level of things. If you were to look at it from a microscope it would look like a bunch of little henges that allow flex. The older flex agents allowed the painter and assemblers time to put the parts on without breaking the paint.
Yes, I do know what I am talking about and buy you making some dumb *** comments that don't do anything but confuse people. It's obvious you don't. Flex does not burn out and it hasn't been dramatically altered since the 80's and I am pretty sure his repair wasn't done then. I have also used sikkens in the past and they are not exclusive to this break down or burn out you are talking about. My goal was to help not to blow smoke up his *** because I wanted everyone to think I was more than a prep-er for some one who actually does it for a living.
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The only dumb *** comments are the ones you are posting. Man i'm not going to argue with you on this think whatever you want. I know my **** because i do it everyday, from prepping to finishing to custom paint to slapping on bondo which is what you probably do. I research my paints and products before i use them i know what i am talking about. Flex has came a long way in the last 2-3 years. If you dont believe me call them or research it, but i doubt you will. Flex does burn out. Quit slapping on bondo and do **** right. People like you think yall know everything
I really thought you were finished with making your self look silly, guess not. If you want to see some of my work look us up at horsepowerjunkies.com we are a sponsor on the board. If you do really work in a body shop all you are doing is giving body tech a bad name by showing your intelligence. Sorry if I hurt your feelings.
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well if everyone is done with this pissin contest
go grab u a tube of fusor and get to fixin the bumper
then paint it with some ppg global cause u wanna be cool like me
go grab u a tube of fusor and get to fixin the bumper
then paint it with some ppg global cause u wanna be cool like me
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Wow this thread changed alot since I last posted lol. So you guys think the bumper can still be repaired then? I've never really done any body work, but I'm willing to learn and try.
Yes it can still be rapainted. I did it to my T/A on the front and rear bumper. Also to my brothers T/A two weeks ago. If you want to learn you picked a hell of a project to start with. It's not that easy if its your first time, but i'm sure you can do it. Do you have all the materials and place to do this? Or are you planning to do this on the car?
