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02-06-2012, 08:09 PM #1
Front bumper cracked
Ok so I have a 99 bird. The front bumper is cracked and has gotten worse. Im planning this weekend to sand it down bondo it. Do you think I should remove the front bumper or leave it on for less stress on me?
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02-07-2012, 03:35 AM #2
I wouldn't use bondo for the repair -- they make a specialty filler for plastic panels on cars that you should be able to get at any auto-body supply store and maybe some parts stores. Prep is the key to a good repair and on some cracks you need to grind the area down before filling. Also, a plastic weld across the crack may be a good idea for a stronger fix. Not a bad idea to go on YouTube and watch a few vids on the process -- you can find most anything on there. Good luck!
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02-07-2012, 05:33 AM #3
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i cracked my bumper a few weeks ago...got a brand new one on ebay for $85 shipped....just FYI
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02-07-2012, 06:27 PM #4
Ive looked on ebay, there $200 +. Got a price to repair bumper and price was $600. I bout paint, gloss, and fiber glass bondo online for $48.
This is more of a learning experience for me.
Your $85 bumper was a steal. I wish I could find a deal like that.
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02-07-2012, 06:43 PM #5
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they had several listed for $85 with free shipping, got quoted today at $200 to prep and paint
so $285 total for a brand new painted bumper.
since mine is black, im thinking about rhino-lining the bottom....prevent some of those scrapes
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02-07-2012, 06:45 PM #6
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02-07-2012, 06:50 PM #7
Oh wow thts a pretty good idea.
I just looked on ebay and the cheapest front bumper I saw was $250. Yeah I am in school, I dont have $$ for that, thats why im repairing it my self. I was just wondering if I should pull the bumper off.
And are the screews that connect to the bumper/ fender are they difficult to get too?
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02-08-2012, 11:29 AM #8
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ive taken a 95 bumper off, it wasnt too bad, gotta take the wheels and fender wells out though.
i dunno whats up, but i cant find a single OEM firebird front bumper on ebay, but theres camaro bumpers everywhere
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02-08-2012, 12:30 PM #9
Fender wells? Is that the plastic covering ?
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02-12-2012, 10:56 AM #10
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no its the big plastic piece behind the tires
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