Bumper repair kit
01-12-2004, 03:28 PM
#16
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Re: Bumper repair kit
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...
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...
01-12-2004, 03:28 PM
#17
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: Bumper repair kit
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...
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...
01-12-2004, 09:43 PM
#22
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Re: Bumper repair kit
Mine is polypropylene.
"Tegger®" wrote:
>
> Randolph <trash@junkmail.com> spake unto the masses in
> news:40030374.2F2660F3@junkmail.com:
>
> > Bumper covers are typically made from polypropylene
>
> They're polyurethane. Body shops repair cracks in PU all the time.
>
> --
> TeGGeR®
"Tegger®" wrote:
>
> Randolph <trash@junkmail.com> spake unto the masses in
> news:40030374.2F2660F3@junkmail.com:
>
> > Bumper covers are typically made from polypropylene
>
> They're polyurethane. Body shops repair cracks in PU all the time.
>
> --
> TeGGeR®
01-12-2004, 09:43 PM
#23
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Re: Bumper repair kit
Mine is polypropylene.
"Tegger®" wrote:
>
> Randolph <trash@junkmail.com> spake unto the masses in
> news:40030374.2F2660F3@junkmail.com:
>
> > Bumper covers are typically made from polypropylene
>
> They're polyurethane. Body shops repair cracks in PU all the time.
>
> --
> TeGGeR®
"Tegger®" wrote:
>
> Randolph <trash@junkmail.com> spake unto the masses in
> news:40030374.2F2660F3@junkmail.com:
>
> > Bumper covers are typically made from polypropylene
>
> They're polyurethane. Body shops repair cracks in PU all the time.
>
> --
> TeGGeR®
01-12-2004, 09:43 PM
#24
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Re: Bumper repair kit
Mine is polypropylene.
"Tegger®" wrote:
>
> Randolph <trash@junkmail.com> spake unto the masses in
> news:40030374.2F2660F3@junkmail.com:
>
> > Bumper covers are typically made from polypropylene
>
> They're polyurethane. Body shops repair cracks in PU all the time.
>
> --
> TeGGeR®
"Tegger®" wrote:
>
> Randolph <trash@junkmail.com> spake unto the masses in
> news:40030374.2F2660F3@junkmail.com:
>
> > Bumper covers are typically made from polypropylene
>
> They're polyurethane. Body shops repair cracks in PU all the time.
>
> --
> TeGGeR®
01-12-2004, 09:43 PM
#25
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Re: Bumper repair kit
Mine is polypropylene.
"Tegger®" wrote:
>
> Randolph <trash@junkmail.com> spake unto the masses in
> news:40030374.2F2660F3@junkmail.com:
>
> > Bumper covers are typically made from polypropylene
>
> They're polyurethane. Body shops repair cracks in PU all the time.
>
> --
> TeGGeR®
"Tegger®" wrote:
>
> Randolph <trash@junkmail.com> spake unto the masses in
> news:40030374.2F2660F3@junkmail.com:
>
> > Bumper covers are typically made from polypropylene
>
> They're polyurethane. Body shops repair cracks in PU all the time.
>
> --
> TeGGeR®
01-13-2004, 01:50 PM
#30
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Re: Bumper repair kit
There is a code stamped on the inside of the bumper cover identifying
the material. It is similar to the triangular shaped recycling symbol
you see on the bottom of plastic bottles etc. Mine ('94 Civic front
bumper cover) says PP for Polypropylene.
You do have a good point in that bumper covers can also be made from
polyurethane. The DP8005 glue I suggested is not suitable for
polyurethane so the original poster should take off the bumper cover and
find out what material it is made from before trying any kind of glue.
"Tegger®" wrote:
>
> Randolph <trash@junkmail.com> spake unto the masses in
> news:40035B4F.17D0F9C4@junkmail.com:
>
> > Mine is polypropylene.
>
> How do you know? (Not a flame, but a serious question).
>
> --
> TeGGeR®
the material. It is similar to the triangular shaped recycling symbol
you see on the bottom of plastic bottles etc. Mine ('94 Civic front
bumper cover) says PP for Polypropylene.
You do have a good point in that bumper covers can also be made from
polyurethane. The DP8005 glue I suggested is not suitable for
polyurethane so the original poster should take off the bumper cover and
find out what material it is made from before trying any kind of glue.
"Tegger®" wrote:
>
> Randolph <trash@junkmail.com> spake unto the masses in
> news:40035B4F.17D0F9C4@junkmail.com:
>
> > Mine is polypropylene.
>
> How do you know? (Not a flame, but a serious question).
>
> --
> TeGGeR®