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Old Aug 25, 2011 | 09:58 AM
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Hey

I got a few hits in the front bumper and my insurence does not want to repair it. and since im very interested in this kind of work id like and try to repair this my self if it will be possible, if not ill take it t someone.

any suggestions?

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Old Aug 25, 2011 | 10:06 AM
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To do it right it has to come off. I use Fusor products (#143)to repair rips or cracks. Sold at auto paint suppliers but you need the gun to dispence it.

Plastic adhesion promoter on any bare spots such as those gouges. High build primer should fill those.

To do the job correctly takes several different products and the right tools. Primarily spray guns and a compressor in this case. If you want to save some money, perhaps do the removal and installation but have a pro handle the repairs and paint.
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Old Aug 25, 2011 | 11:47 AM
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Originally Posted by fendermender
To do it right it has to come off. I use Fusor products (#143)to repair rips or cracks. Sold at auto paint suppliers but you need the gun to dispence it.

Plastic adhesion promoter on any bare spots such as those gouges. High build primer should fill those.

To do the job correctly takes several different products and the right tools. Primarily spray guns and a compressor in this case. If you want to save some money, perhaps do the removal and installation but have a pro handle the repairs and paint.

I want to try and do it my self, i can learn alot from this, and also, it will save me money later on
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Old Aug 25, 2011 | 12:07 PM
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If that 1st one is NOT a tear, spot putty will work fine (use the 2 part spot putty).
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