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Old 08-01-2014, 05:42 AM   #1
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Oem bumper repair ?

Hey guys, just wanted to know what's the best way to repair a cracked bumper. I have a oem navan bumper that has a crack on bottom right. I know plastic welding it would be the best solution, but I don't know anyone who can plastic weld/has a plastic welder, and don't have the money to have it professionally repaired by a shop. I'd rather do it myself. I know some of you are gonna flame me and say "use the search button", I just need a quick answer from someone who's done it before. Thanks
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Old 08-01-2014, 08:32 AM   #2
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Hahaha perfect.
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zip-tie the bitch.
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Great advice mustard. I wish i could kick out people for idiotic comments.
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Old 08-01-2014, 09:00 AM   #5
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You're too kind..
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An epoxy is probably your best best. I modified some s15 skirts to fit my s13, cut them apart epoxied back together. But at the end of the day plasti weld is best
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Old 08-01-2014, 10:24 AM   #8
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you can pick up a decent plastic welder for $65-$85. a full on kit will run you around $150. theyre a handy tool to have around. i suggest learning to do it yourself as its really not hard, just takes patience. took me about 2 hours to fix my OEM rear valances with one (i had to do a lot of reshaping to one piece due to it being melted by an exhaust), but it was well worth it!
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Plastic welders can be found cheap and YouTube has tons of videos to learn from. If you're cheap but want quality work, you'll need to educate yourself.

I'll get you started, Harbor Freights are everywhere and you can get a plastic welding kit for between $20 to $80, maybe cheaper if they're having a sale: http://www.harborfreight.com/catalog...plastic+welder

Or you can do the garbage that far too many cheap 240 owners to and drill holes and "stitch" the bumper back together with zip ties. Zip ties are a 240 owner's best friend.
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Plastic welders can be found cheap and YouTube has tons of videos to learn from. If you're cheap but want quality work, you'll need to educate yourself.

I'll get you started, Harbor Freights are everywhere and you can get a plastic welding kit for between $20 to $80, maybe cheaper if they're having a sale: http://www.harborfreight.com/catalog...plastic+welder

Or you can do the garbage that far too many cheap 240 owners to and drill holes and "stitch" the bumper back together with zip ties. Zip ties are a 240 owner's best friend.
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you can pick up a decent plastic welder for $65-$85. a full on kit will run you around $150. theyre a handy tool to have around. i suggest learning to do it yourself as its really not hard, just takes patience. took me about 2 hours to fix my OEM rear valances with one (i had to do a lot of reshaping to one piece due to it being melted by an exhaust), but it was well worth it!
Thanks guys, I'll probably just buy a plastic weld kit if they're that cheap.
Heres a picture of the bumper :
That same spot was already cracked but the previous owner plastic welded it.
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Old 08-03-2014, 09:18 AM   #11
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Plastic weld...Good stuff...
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looks like shit
You really are a useful member. The guy asks a simple question about how to repair something and gets you talking shit on his broken bumper that doesn't look good, because its broken.
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I was disappointed when I saw someone suggested zipties.

Plastic weld is your best option.
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Old 08-06-2014, 11:10 PM   #14
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Grab a metal hanger and cut it into 3-4 inch pieces. Bend them to Make zig zags/squigglys. Hold the pieces with a plier and heat up with a torch. Press into the two cracked pieces and when it cools it'll be rock solid. Then repair with a good flex puddy for bumpers. Very useful if you don't have a plastic welder
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