How Do You Repair Plastic Bumpers Before Painting?
Plastic bumper covers have largely replaced the bare rubber bumpers found on old cars. These new bumpers can be painted to match the hue of the rest of the car, and they help with the aerodynamic profile of the car. In very low speed collisions, they can deform and bounce back; however, they are fairly fragile and will break or tear in a collision with any real force. Repairing this type of bumper requires more work than repairing dents in the sheet metal of your car. The type of filler you’ll use to repair your plastic bumper depends on the type of plastic the bumper is made of. Some bumpers are made of plastic which melts when you grind it, and each requires special adhesives to make the filler material stick properly. Remove the plastic bumper from the vehicle. There are usually a few screws holding the plastic bumper (which is actually just a cosmetic cover for the real bumper which will protect you in a crash) to the real bumper. Consult the manufacturer’s guide for your car to fi
