Can this be fixed?
Pro
Joined: Nov 2002
Posts: 599
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From: vista CA
I'd say yes. If the bumper is urethane, the paint / body stores have a two part 'rubber bumper' repair for it. If fiberglass, it can also be repaired.
I'd suggest taking the bumper cover off and assessing the damage - might be some structure underneath that also needs attenion, and from the looks - you will need to get to the backside of the bumper cover to begin the repair. Scuff up area on backside well around the damage, put in some fiberglass screen / fiberglass cloth (dependin if urethane or glass) - drill hole at end of any cracks, v-groove damaged areas - build up structure from backside then go to the front side for body working the panel.
OR - buy replacement bumper cover, more $$ but less work....
I'd suggest taking the bumper cover off and assessing the damage - might be some structure underneath that also needs attenion, and from the looks - you will need to get to the backside of the bumper cover to begin the repair. Scuff up area on backside well around the damage, put in some fiberglass screen / fiberglass cloth (dependin if urethane or glass) - drill hole at end of any cracks, v-groove damaged areas - build up structure from backside then go to the front side for body working the panel.
OR - buy replacement bumper cover, more $$ but less work....
Tech Contributor
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From: At my Bar drinking and wrenching in Lafayette Colorado
Urethane bumpers can be fixed. Most bumper shops do them regularly, and the fix is good. SEM and Fusor make excellent products for the bumper repair if you want to do it yourself. We send all our bumpers out to a bumper repair shop and have them do it - they're fast and cheap.
Lars
Lars
Melting Slicks
Joined: Jul 2004
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From: Long Island New York
Urethane bumpers can be fixed. Most bumper shops do them regularly, and the fix is good. SEM and Fusor make excellent products for the bumper repair if you want to do it yourself. We send all our bumpers out to a bumper repair shop and have them do it - they're fast and cheap.
Lars
Lars
