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Taylorgang808 · 08-01-2014, 05:42 AM

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

blueshark123 · 08-01-2014, 08:32 AM

Hahaha perfect.

Mustards240 · 08-01-2014, 08:36 AM

zip-tie the bitch.

blueshark123 · 08-01-2014, 08:38 AM

Great advice mustard. I wish i could kick out people for idiotic comments.

Kuma · 08-01-2014, 09:00 AM

Mustards240 · 08-01-2014, 09:39 AM

You're too kind..

waxball88 · 08-01-2014, 09:48 AM

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

***dorkidori_s13*** · 08-01-2014, 10:24 AM

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!

LoSt180 · 08-01-2014, 10:48 AM

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.

Taylorgang808 · 08-01-2014, 02:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LoSt180

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.

Quote:

Originally Posted by dorkidori_s13

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.

A54 · 08-03-2014, 09:18 AM

Plastic weld...Good stuff...

scotto · 08-05-2014, 03:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2jfd3

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.

Reece · 08-05-2014, 04:44 PM

I was disappointed when I saw someone suggested zipties.

Plastic weld is your best option.

DUDEIDONTHAVEA240 · 08-06-2014, 11:10 PM

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

08-01-2014, 05:42 AM	#1
Taylorgang808 Leaky Injector Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Hawaii Posts: 127 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	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

08-01-2014, 10:24 AM	#8
*dorkidori_s13* ITS LISA'S FAULT!!! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Las Vegas Age: 42 Posts: 7,487 Trader Rating: (41) Feedback Score: 41 reviews	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! __________________ Check out my IG for what I'm up to! DORKIDORI INSTAGRAM!!!

08-01-2014, 08:32 AM	#2
blueshark123 Post Whore! Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: North Jersey Posts: 5,481 Trader Rating: (55) Feedback Score: 55 reviews	Hahaha perfect.

08-01-2014, 08:36 AM	#3
Mustards240 Join Date: May 2014 Location: Lusby, MD Age: 33 Posts: 25 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	zip-tie the bitch.

08-01-2014, 08:38 AM	#4
blueshark123 Post Whore! Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: North Jersey Posts: 5,481 Trader Rating: (55) Feedback Score: 55 reviews	Great advice mustard. I wish i could kick out people for idiotic comments.

08-01-2014, 09:00 AM	#5
Kuma Zilvia Addict Join Date: May 2012 Location: The last house on the right Age: 38 Posts: 758 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews

08-01-2014, 09:39 AM	#6
Mustards240 Join Date: May 2014 Location: Lusby, MD Age: 33 Posts: 25 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	You're too kind..

08-01-2014, 09:48 AM	#7
waxball88 Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Gainesville Posts: 1,061 Trader Rating: (9) Feedback Score: 9 reviews	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

08-01-2014, 10:48 AM	#9
LoSt180 Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: May 2013 Location: MD Posts: 1,049 Trader Rating: (18) Feedback Score: 18 reviews	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.

08-03-2014, 09:18 AM	#11
A54 Zilvia Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Norcal Posts: 273 Trader Rating: (40) Feedback Score: 40 reviews	Plastic weld...Good stuff...

08-06-2014, 11:10 PM	#14
DUDEIDONTHAVEA240 Zilvia Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: killa cali Posts: 166 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	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