Q: Cracked bumpers? - Tuner-Junction

mad-ass · #1 (**permalink**) March 22nd, 2006, 05:54 AM

Is there a way to fix cracked bumpers?

it's not car's body, so i was thinking bondo is out of the question..

I was actually thinking about fiberglass, how would this work? or would it work at all?

sloganish · #2 (**permalink**) March 22nd, 2006, 12:48 PM

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Originally Posted by mad-ass

Is there a way to fix cracked bumpers?

it's not car's body, so i was thinking bondo is out of the question..

I was actually thinking about fiberglass, how would this work? or would it work at all?

i have seen fiberglass used to repair bumpers before, my dad fiberglasses all types of materials, fixing statues and little things, and even a buddies vdub bumpers, just need ther actualy sheet of fiberglass (at menards, or any local hardware store) and resin, if you have ever plaster cast something, tis the same effect, if people want i can post a DIY fiberglass article

Transparent · #3 (**permalink**) March 22nd, 2006, 01:15 PM

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Originally Posted by sloganish

i have seen fiberglass used to repair bumpers before, my dad fiberglasses all types of materials, fixing statues and little things, and even a buddies vdub bumpers, just need ther actualy sheet of fiberglass (at menards, or any local hardware store) and resin, if you have ever plaster cast something, tis the same effect, if people want i can post a DIY fiberglass article

if you have the time, that would be a good DIY to have around

Ricky · #4 (**permalink**) March 22nd, 2006, 03:56 PM

you can do it with bondo, youll need something to hold the crack together first when I cracked my original bumper the body shop guy used a peice of sheet metal and some screws. from there he just bondoed like crazy

if anything I think it will be easier and cheaper to get a new bumper check out certifit they sell oem bumpers for like 30 bucks

www.certifit.com

mad-ass · #5 (**permalink**) March 22nd, 2006, 04:01 PM

that sheet metal option sounds bit too crazy for my skills.

but fiberglass i can do.

i'll check up with the certifit people.

thanks you all!

sloganish: post up that ish in the DIY section with the proper heading, i'll rep you

mad-ass · #6 (**permalink**) March 22nd, 2006, 04:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Sin

you can do it with bondo, youll need something to hold the crack together first when I cracked my original bumper the body shop guy used a peice of sheet metal and some screws. from there he just bondoed like crazy

if anything I think it will be easier and cheaper to get a new bumper check out certifit they sell oem bumpers for like 30 bucks

www.certifit.com

they don't carry stuff for RSX

mad-ass · #7 (**permalink**) March 23rd, 2006, 03:11 PM

Plan for the bumper will be carried out with Fiberglass and rasins.

here is the plan..

-sand down the bumper to it's base smooth or not, won't matter.
-apply 2 layers of fiberglass. on exterior and interior of the bumper. and sand down smooth on exterior
-apply 1 or two more layers of fiberglass, and do the final touch with sand paper making sure it's evened out with rest of the bumper's lines and measures.
-spray primer paint and take it go the body shop for the whole bumper to be painted.

sounds like good plan? or am i missing something out?[but the process of laying the fiberglass down]