I had been thinking of getting an evo 9 bumper cause my stock one is pretty beat up. Since i got my walmart gift card, I was thinking of picking up some stuff to repair my stock instead. I've searched google and stuff but i'm not sure where to start.

I see walmart has like fibreglass repair kits and stuff but I dunno if that's what I need or what. I see info of filling cracks with a repair compound. Basically, I'm looking to be pointed in the direction of where to start. What type of materials I would need for repair and stuff. I found all the info about sanding and stuff. I'll post a couple of pics of my bumper tomorrow.

 

I've never done any body repair, and pics would help allot, but I would suggest doing some more research before you spend your money on a fiberglass kit to try to repair a urethane bumper. It might be able to be done, but make sure first.

 

that's why i'm posting....I know there's info out there, and i've fond a lot for plastic bumper repair, fibreglass repair kits, etc....i'm just trying to find out where to start. Even a link to some site or something that can help me out. I just need to be pointed in the right direction before I go and buy anything.

 

I repaired my trd bumper on my supra it was a pin but in the end it cracked again so you can try and see how it goes but I would say talk to a professional body guy

 

Talk to geardownson , he has had multiple repairs with his previous bumper, not sure if he did the work himself or not but he'll most like likely chime in soon......

 

go to a local body shop, tell them all you need is a small batch of material to fix/repair your bumper. (if you have to give them a sob story that you cant afford to get it done by others) They should sell you the correct material or at least recommend the correct material to use.
GL

 

Stay away from fiberglass. The stuff sucks. Its doesnt flex well.
I would recommend getting a quote from a body guy. Then you have to see if the cost of fixing it is more than buying a new one. That was the decision i was left with. I have done a little repairing myself an it never comes out as good as a professionals work. In the end you would have to have a guy spray it for you anyway....

 

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Yeah pix would help to see what your planning on repairing. I think fiberglass wont work cause the mix gets sohot I think it will warp the bumper. I could be wrong though. Also like said above not flexible at all.

 

Fiberglass filler is for fiberglass. Putty/body filler/bondo should be used for metal, it may have some fiberglass and plastic resins in it but it bonds best to bare metal, putty can only flex so much before it cracks. Your bumper is plastic, meaning it has more flex to it, you need a filler that will flex with the plastic. Polyurethane filler is definitely what you would need in order to fix your bumper cover properly. Look in to 3M automix 5895 for sure (was going to use this to fill in the redundant 'integra' on the quick replacement rear bumper of the gf's car but it got way to cold here and time ran out to do it ). Oh and use a plastic cleaner and adhesion promoter to go with it to ensure good bondage.

I learned how to crosshatch pattern sand, some people like to go in one direction. I'd crosshatch to eliminate as many sanding scratches as possible. And feather your edges!

 

Yeah stay clear from using fiber glass to repair the stock bumper. It will crack within a matter of weeks.