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Plastic car bumpers by their nature are prone to getting split and cracked. Luckily it is fairly straightforward to make your own plastic car bumper repairs with the right repair kit, and save yourself some money too.
Plastic split and crack repair kit
The first thing to do is to purchase a plastic split and crack repair kit. Using a Bumper Repair Kit is the easy and affordable way to repair plastic bumpers, using professional materials and techniques.
These kits contain everything you need to repair cracks, splits and light accident damage on most automotive plastics and motorcycle fairings.
You will need
Plastic bumper repair instructions
Here is a summary of how to carry out plastic car bumper repairs. With step by step instructions you’ll find it easy to make cracks significantly less visible and to get a good match with the colour and texture of your vehicle. Full instructions will be included with your plastic split and crack repair kit.
Step 1: Sand and clean the repair area with the cleaner. Use a file to make notches in the cracks and open them out. Prime the surfaces with the primer, rub in well with the swab and leave to dry for 4-5 minutes.
Step 2: Cut off pieces of contouring film and reinforcing patch to fit the repair area. Wearing the gloves, break the top off the adhesive syringe and affix a mixing nozzle. Squeeze out a small amount of adhesive to waste, then apply adhesive (in the shape of the repair) to the mesh side of the reinforcing film.
Step 3: Apply the patch to the back of the crack and push the adhesive through until it appears at the front.
Step 4: Within one minute, apply the smoothing film and smooth with your fingers. Leave for 20-30 minutes, then remove the pink release film. Leave for a further 15-20 minutes, then sand lightly until level. Prime the surface again with the primer and swab.
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