09-27-2008
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Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Minni-snowta
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repairing bumper holes?
I've been playing around with a few different things, bolts, plugs, various epoxies, etc to fill the old holes left from the OEM license plate frame (fracking dealer). Havent found anything that quite does the job.
What are y'all using for bumper repair/hole filling? A new unpainted bumper cover straight from Mits is only $225 list but if I can get this done for $50- it saves a load of $$$ for other projects.
????? and thanks!
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09-27-2008
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It was a auto get over it
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: rochester mn
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Re: repairing bumper holes?
If it was me i would just take a tiny bit of bondo and push it into te crew holes if they are small, then use touch up paint. not 100% but close
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09-27-2008
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Join Date: Sep 2008
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Re: repairing bumper holes?
Paint isn't my worry. It's the 'sitckiness' of a repair, will it last a few winters, no bubbling or more cracking, etc, etc. These different urethane bumper compounds are a PITA to patch/repair properly.
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07 Eclipse GTV6 Deep Red Pearl, cosmetic and weight reduction mods in progress, suspension and brakes come in Spring 2009. I want an LSD for the 5 speed auto!!
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09-27-2008
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It was a auto get over it
Join Date: Apr 2006
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Re: repairing bumper holes?
are they just small screw holes or do you have some giant drilled out bolt holes
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09-27-2008
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Manic Narcissistic
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Re: repairing bumper holes?
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09-27-2008
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aka Goodbye
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Re: repairing bumper holes?
Yeah, bondo is for metal, no good on bumpers. You need something with a lot of give.
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09-28-2008
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It was a auto get over it
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Re: repairing bumper holes?
i was just thinking if it was tiny screw holes it wouldnt matter what was in it
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09-28-2008
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Manic Narcissistic
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Re: repairing bumper holes?
Bondo just doesnt like our urethane-ish bumper covers too much is all. Been there, tried it, broke it several times.
Wait... what is your bumper cover made of?
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170whp/163wtq @ MAP (god I miss turbo)
asshanson: emily was grossed out and asked me what kind of movies i'm into, very awkward
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09-28-2008
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Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Minni-snowta
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Re: repairing bumper holes?
4G Eclipse bumper covers are thermo-set plastic. I"m looking at some Fusor 114 for the eventual fill/repair but really wanted the crowd here to chime in on the subject.
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Last edited by SnoEclipse; 09-29-2008 at 02:04 AM..
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09-28-2008
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Manic Narcissistic
Join Date: Mar 2006
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Re: repairing bumper holes?
Oh, yeah if its thermo set just buy the epoxy that bonds, its your easiest way out hands down.
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170whp/163wtq @ MAP (god I miss turbo)
asshanson: emily was grossed out and asked me what kind of movies i'm into, very awkward
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09-28-2008
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R U DTF bro?
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Re: repairing bumper holes?
http://bumperplugs.com/
Maybe they have something to offer you. Shoot them an email and a picture and I bet they can make a recommendation.
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09-28-2008
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Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: North Branch
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Re: repairing bumper holes?
Quote:
Originally Posted by Kracka
http://bumperplugs.com/
Maybe they have something to offer you. Shoot them an email and a picture and I bet they can make a recommendation.
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I was worried about clicking that link at work. |
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09-28-2008
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R U DTF bro?
Join Date: Aug 2003
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Re: repairing bumper holes?
LOL its a legit site.
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09-28-2008
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Manic Narcissistic
Join Date: Mar 2006
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Re: repairing bumper holes?
Holy cow. What a million dollar idea.
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170whp/163wtq @ MAP (god I miss turbo)
asshanson: emily was grossed out and asked me what kind of movies i'm into, very awkward
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09-28-2008
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Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Minni-snowta
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Re: repairing bumper holes?
bumperplugs.com is Porsche-centric but their pics give you a good idea of what they've worked out.
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09-29-2008
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R U DTF bro?
Join Date: Aug 2003
Location: Oak Point, TX
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Re: repairing bumper holes?
I've had their stuff on my S2k and Evo, my dad's GTO, and my fiancee's Subaru.
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