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Apr 26, 2009 | 05:53 PM

rayluka

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Bumper help

Preparing to glass the bumper on to the body. What are the best products to use to bond and fill. I have searched and heard all the horror stories regarding fit and all. Just want to use the good stuff to get the best job. TIA

Apr 26, 2009 | 08:13 PM

rayluka

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Maybe I should post this in the body section.

Apr 27, 2009 | 01:15 PM

saudivette

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Is there a body section?

I will soon be bonding my new rear bumper to the car and filling the join line. Make sure that both surfaces are clean but roughed up, hang the bumper on the with the T bolts and nuts leaving a bit of a gap. Apply 3M8115 panel bonding adhesive into the gap and bolt the bumper up.

After the full cure time (24hours) grind a bit of a V into your join line and fill with more 8115.

That what you were after?

Apr 28, 2009 | 02:40 PM

rayluka

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Ya. I found a family member with the skills. I was interested in the type of stuff to bond. So yes that is the answer I was looking for

Apr 28, 2009 | 03:23 PM

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What he said.

But, I like Lord Fusor 148. Also, I'm assuming you are bonding and blending fiberglass bumper covers...trying to do this with urethane bumper covers is not recommended.

Steve

Apr 28, 2009 | 03:59 PM

saudivette

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Originally Posted by halfmoontrail

What he said.

But, I like Lord Fusor 148. Also, I'm assuming you are bonding and blending fiberglass bumper covers...trying to do this with urethane bumper covers is not recommended.

Steve

Good call

May 5, 2009 | 01:56 PM

rayluka

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Im using the tru flex. I should have gotten just the regular glass one. The tru flex is actually fairly firm. I made some mounting plates with steel. I tapped them and put a screw thru it. This will get a bolt on the inside (backside). Whats the working time on the products you mentioned?