Fixing a cracked Sport frt bumper

oktaneho · 11-03-2009, 12:27 PM

I cracked the frt bumper on my 01 Sport.

Anyone know what these are made of? And what kind of epoxy or glue a guy could use to fix it?

Thanks

dashcar · 11-03-2009, 01:37 PM

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Originally Posted by oktaneho

I cracked the frt bumper on my 01 Sport.

Anyone know what these are made of? And what kind of epoxy or glue a guy could use to fix it?

Thanks

I think u need to replace it so it lasts long.I know its really costly but check ebay or Auto Parts in Canada! - OEM and Aftermarket Canada Auto Parts .

oktaneho · 11-03-2009, 01:40 PM

Thanks, but I'm sure it can be fixed, just not sure what product to use to bond it together.

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mopi · 11-03-2009, 11:09 PM

depends it could be polypropylene and other plastic 3m makes a good bumper repair 2 part epoxy u v your brake and take 80grit and rough up the repair area and do the same on the back then u put the epoxy in the repair area then a mesh then another coat of epoxy sand and use some flexible bumper glazing putty sand with some 180 then 320 and prime and paint sorry i rambled

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Last edited by mopi : 11-03-2009 at 11:11 PM.

NOBULL · 11-05-2009, 01:15 AM

More then likely it is abs, poly, urethane or anothe plastic that can really only be fixed properly one way.... weld it, any glue or surface application that you use will still need to be repaired with filler to be painted anyways so you may as well plastic weld and bonded to the core. A good plastic welder uses a plastic stick like rods. melts it all back together and then it can be smoothed over, repaired, primed and painted. much cheaper but time consuming.. Of course if you buy all the tools to do it you will be spending alot so it might be better to buy it.... unless you plan to do alot of plastic welding.

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***sledneck696*** · 11-05-2009, 09:15 PM

The bumper should say on it somewhere what kind of plastic it is. Cracks are easy to fix.......plastic welding is becoming more obsolete these days but does still work yes. 3m makes good quality plastic repair kits, I have used just a simple mesh tape with a product called Fusor 142 it works good too. Let me know if you need help on how to do it

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slowlt1 · 11-05-2009, 10:37 PM

I fixed a tear on my sisters grand prix bumper with the 3m kit. It turned out great you couldnt even tell.

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11-03-2009, 01:40 PM	#3 (permalink)
oktaneho Newbie Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Twin Cities, MN Posts: 21 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts oktaneho's Truck Pics	Thanks, but I'm sure it can be fixed, just not sure what product to use to bond it together. __________________ 2001 2500 QC SB 4x4 6-speed HO Sport, EGT/boost/fuel pressure gauges, Superchips tuner, currently installing new VP44 and Airdog 150 at 123,000 miles.

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mopi Cummins Fan Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 32 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts mopi's Truck Pics	depends it could be polypropylene and other plastic 3m makes a good bumper repair 2 part epoxy u v your brake and take 80grit and rough up the repair area and do the same on the back then u put the epoxy in the repair area then a mesh then another coat of epoxy sand and use some flexible bumper glazing putty sand with some 180 then 320 and prime and paint sorry i rambled __________________ 2002 Cummins 4" exhaust Straight piped, Edge Juice With Attitude, Fass 150, Bhaf, Silencer ring MIA. Soon bigger injectors and 62 65 14 Turbo Last edited by mopi : 11-03-2009 at 11:11 PM.

11-05-2009, 01:15 AM	#5 (permalink)
NOBULL Cummins Fan Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Fort Mcmurray Alberta Posts: 79 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts NOBULL's Truck Pics	More then likely it is abs, poly, urethane or anothe plastic that can really only be fixed properly one way.... weld it, any glue or surface application that you use will still need to be repaired with filler to be painted anyways so you may as well plastic weld and bonded to the core. A good plastic welder uses a plastic stick like rods. melts it all back together and then it can be smoothed over, repaired, primed and painted. much cheaper but time consuming.. Of course if you buy all the tools to do it you will be spending alot so it might be better to buy it.... unless you plan to do alot of plastic welding. __________________ 2008 Dodge 2500 Quad Cab Sport 6.7L 6speed automatic, 4X4. 6inch pro comp lift, dual steering stabilizer, 37X12.5X17 inch pro comp extreme MT tires, 17inch American Racing Atlas Rims, bushwacker flares, Custom "Real Fire" paint over electric blue

11-05-2009, 09:15 PM	#6 (permalink)
*sledneck696* Cummins Nut Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 435 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post sledneck696's Truck Pics	The bumper should say on it somewhere what kind of plastic it is. Cracks are easy to fix.......plastic welding is becoming more obsolete these days but does still work yes. 3m makes good quality plastic repair kits, I have used just a simple mesh tape with a product called Fusor 142 it works good too. Let me know if you need help on how to do it __________________ 2001 q-cab 4x4 sport 6 speed swap, 3600SB clutch, SB hydraulics, B1/B2 twins, Mach 7's, Edge juice w hot, fire rings, ARP's, Rips Boot Kit, airdog, BD short shift, Hurst shifter, Dipricol Optix boost gauges, subs, dvd, Fabtech 5.5" dual shock lift, dual shock steering stabilizer, 5" curved top stacks

11-05-2009, 10:37 PM	#7 (permalink)
slowlt1 Cummins Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Ofallon Missouri Posts: 131 Thanks: 5 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts slowlt1's Truck Pics	I fixed a tear on my sisters grand prix bumper with the 3m kit. It turned out great you couldnt even tell. __________________ 07.5 6.7 4x4 4:10s 6 speed hand mixer 4 door short bed. I bought a brand new truck at 19 so i wouldnt have to work on my dd/tow rig... little did i know i still would have to.