Guys,


I remember reading in this newsgroup some posts about bumper repair
kits. I need one for my white Civic LX '97 and was wondering if
someone could recommend one.

I found this site
http://shop.store.yahoo.com/autobody...pairkits1.html. Anyone
used any of these kits?

Thanks in advance!

 

WHAT exactly is wrong with the bumper? i have a small nickel-sized ding in
mine, and the dealership AND a few body shops told me it was not repairable.
just some info for you before you decide to spend money on a repair kit.

ps - nice name *smirk*

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WHAT exactly is wrong with the bumper? i have a small nickel-sized ding in
mine, and the dealership AND a few body shops told me it was not repairable.
just some info for you before you decide to spend money on a repair kit.

ps - nice name *smirk*

--
Be sure to check out my site @
Http://www.the-c0re.tk. updated
daily sometimes, new pix of the tanks
and cats all the time. check it out!!!

 

WHAT exactly is wrong with the bumper? i have a small nickel-sized ding in
mine, and the dealership AND a few body shops told me it was not repairable.
just some info for you before you decide to spend money on a repair kit.

ps - nice name *smirk*

--
Be sure to check out my site @
Http://www.the-c0re.tk. updated
daily sometimes, new pix of the tanks
and cats all the time. check it out!!!

 

WHAT exactly is wrong with the bumper? i have a small nickel-sized ding in
mine, and the dealership AND a few body shops told me it was not repairable.
just some info for you before you decide to spend money on a repair kit.

ps - nice name *smirk*

--
Be sure to check out my site @
Http://www.the-c0re.tk. updated
daily sometimes, new pix of the tanks
and cats all the time. check it out!!!

 

On Mon, 12 Jan 2004 18:28:51 GMT, "agent smith"
<agentsmith@UNDIES.the-c0re.tk> wrote:

>WHAT exactly is wrong with the bumper? i have a small nickel-sized ding in
>mine, and the dealership AND a few body shops told me it was not repairable.
>just some info for you before you decide to spend money on a repair kit.
>
>ps - nice name *smirk*

Well, there's a ~5 inch crack directly under the left headlight (if
I'm making any sense I have a gut feeling it can be glued back
together fine...

 

On Mon, 12 Jan 2004 18:28:51 GMT, "agent smith"
<agentsmith@UNDIES.the-c0re.tk> wrote:

>WHAT exactly is wrong with the bumper? i have a small nickel-sized ding in
>mine, and the dealership AND a few body shops told me it was not repairable.
>just some info for you before you decide to spend money on a repair kit.
>
>ps - nice name *smirk*

Well, there's a ~5 inch crack directly under the left headlight (if
I'm making any sense I have a gut feeling it can be glued back
together fine...

 

On Mon, 12 Jan 2004 18:28:51 GMT, "agent smith"
<agentsmith@UNDIES.the-c0re.tk> wrote:

>WHAT exactly is wrong with the bumper? i have a small nickel-sized ding in
>mine, and the dealership AND a few body shops told me it was not repairable.
>just some info for you before you decide to spend money on a repair kit.
>
>ps - nice name *smirk*

Well, there's a ~5 inch crack directly under the left headlight (if
I'm making any sense I have a gut feeling it can be glued back
together fine...

 

On Mon, 12 Jan 2004 18:28:51 GMT, "agent smith"
<agentsmith@UNDIES.the-c0re.tk> wrote:

>WHAT exactly is wrong with the bumper? i have a small nickel-sized ding in
>mine, and the dealership AND a few body shops told me it was not repairable.
>just some info for you before you decide to spend money on a repair kit.
>
>ps - nice name *smirk*

Well, there's a ~5 inch crack directly under the left headlight (if
I'm making any sense I have a gut feeling it can be glued back
together fine...

 

i understand. probably could be. you might wanna consult a body shop. they
would probably make it look new for fairly cheap. the glue would only be a
temp solution (but if youre like me, you want your car looking decent all
the time ((no cracks or dents at least ), but should suffice.



--
Be sure to check out my site @
Http://www.the-c0re.tk. updated
daily sometimes, new pix of the tanks
and cats all the time. check it out!!!

 

i understand. probably could be. you might wanna consult a body shop. they
would probably make it look new for fairly cheap. the glue would only be a
temp solution (but if youre like me, you want your car looking decent all
the time ((no cracks or dents at least ), but should suffice.



--
Be sure to check out my site @
Http://www.the-c0re.tk. updated
daily sometimes, new pix of the tanks
and cats all the time. check it out!!!

 

i understand. probably could be. you might wanna consult a body shop. they
would probably make it look new for fairly cheap. the glue would only be a
temp solution (but if youre like me, you want your car looking decent all
the time ((no cracks or dents at least ), but should suffice.



--
Be sure to check out my site @
Http://www.the-c0re.tk. updated
daily sometimes, new pix of the tanks
and cats all the time. check it out!!!

 

i understand. probably could be. you might wanna consult a body shop. they
would probably make it look new for fairly cheap. the glue would only be a
temp solution (but if youre like me, you want your car looking decent all
the time ((no cracks or dents at least ), but should suffice.



--
Be sure to check out my site @
Http://www.the-c0re.tk. updated
daily sometimes, new pix of the tanks
and cats all the time. check it out!!!

 

Bumper covers are typically made from polypropylene or some other a low
surface tension plastic. This means that most glues will not stick.
Regular epoxy will not work.

3M has a two-component acrylic epoxy specifically made for bonding to
these difficult plastics. It is called Scotch-Weld DP8005
(http://cms.3m.com/cms/GB/en/0-169/ikeckFR/view.jhtml) and it works very
well. I have used it to repair the bumper cover on my '94 Civic. You can
get it from industrial supply houses like R.S. Hughes or from Grainger
(http://www.grainger.com/Grainger/pro...mId=1611777266)

The way it is packaged makes it unsuitable for manual mixing and
dispensing so get the applicator tool (reusable), plunger (reusable) and
a couple of nozzles (disposable) also if you go this route.

I embedded two layers of fiberglass reinforcement in the joint.

Before it cures, the glue smells really, really foul so work outdoors.


Agent Smith wrote:
>
> On Mon, 12 Jan 2004 18:28:51 GMT, "agent smith"
> <agentsmith@UNDIES.the-c0re.tk> wrote:
>
> >WHAT exactly is wrong with the bumper? i have a small nickel-sized ding in
> >mine, and the dealership AND a few body shops told me it was not repairable.
> >just some info for you before you decide to spend money on a repair kit.
> >
> >ps - nice name *smirk*
>
> Well, there's a ~5 inch crack directly under the left headlight (if
> I'm making any sense I have a gut feeling it can be glued back
> together fine...

 

Bumper covers are typically made from polypropylene or some other a low
surface tension plastic. This means that most glues will not stick.
Regular epoxy will not work.

3M has a two-component acrylic epoxy specifically made for bonding to
these difficult plastics. It is called Scotch-Weld DP8005
(http://cms.3m.com/cms/GB/en/0-169/ikeckFR/view.jhtml) and it works very
well. I have used it to repair the bumper cover on my '94 Civic. You can
get it from industrial supply houses like R.S. Hughes or from Grainger
(http://www.grainger.com/Grainger/pro...mId=1611777266)

The way it is packaged makes it unsuitable for manual mixing and
dispensing so get the applicator tool (reusable), plunger (reusable) and
a couple of nozzles (disposable) also if you go this route.

I embedded two layers of fiberglass reinforcement in the joint.

Before it cures, the glue smells really, really foul so work outdoors.


Agent Smith wrote:
>
> On Mon, 12 Jan 2004 18:28:51 GMT, "agent smith"
> <agentsmith@UNDIES.the-c0re.tk> wrote:
>
> >WHAT exactly is wrong with the bumper? i have a small nickel-sized ding in
> >mine, and the dealership AND a few body shops told me it was not repairable.
> >just some info for you before you decide to spend money on a repair kit.
> >
> >ps - nice name *smirk*
>
> Well, there's a ~5 inch crack directly under the left headlight (if
> I'm making any sense I have a gut feeling it can be glued back
> together fine...