Diy: Bumper repair

[fly300kts]

A fellow Ziner stopped by the house today with the well known bumper broken, after backing out a parking spot while the bumper stayed stuck on the concrete stop.

Good


Bad


Since this has happened to some of you in the past, I decided to make a quick DIY.

You will need the following components:
Fusor 143
Fusor 602EZ (make sure to order this otherwise the 143 will not bond correctly)



Step 1
Remove the bumper and remove both headlights

Step 2
Clean the edges of the broken part and fender with alcohol. Then reinstall the broken piece on the fender using both screws.


Step 3
Spray the edge of the bracket and the inner part of the fender. Don't be shy and this step is mandatory. Let dry for 5 mn.
Reinstall the fender and make sure that with the bracket installed, the fender sits flush with the bumper.


Step 4
Load the Fusor 143. I forgot to mention that each bag for Fusor comes with 2 mixing nozzles. Be really careful with this product: it dries almost instantly (less than 1 mn) and become hard like concrete once dry.
While keeping the bumper side pushed in position, fill the gap between the bracket and the bumper with fusor







Keep applying the same pressure for 2 mn.

Step 5
Remove bumper



Wear gloves for this step: using the second mixing nozzle, you are going to fill the little gap and smooth with your finger.



Let dry for 2 mn

Step 6

Reinstall headlights and bumper, you are done



Let me know if any question, I am around

Phil

[trj]

You have given me confidence on fusor. I have the same tear on the passenger side. I tried plastic welding which held the bumper for exactly 30 seconds.
I am deciding between fusor or bumper latch. I have seen mec's car with good results with a latch.
I have thought of a used bumper considering the cost of fusor, prep spray and application guns. But you know a used ocean blue bumper is not am easy thing to find.
Thanks for the DIY. Will have to wait till this cold weather is over to do anything to the car.

[fly300kts]

Here are some links for the Fusor products needed:

http://www.jbtoolsales.com/lord-fuso...repair-1-7-oz/

http://www.jbtoolsales.com/lord-fuso...modifier-9-oz/

Phil

[Copen-cisco]

This is really cool Phil. Thank you so much. I fixed mine with JD Weld and is keeping up fine so far.

[ADCS]

Nice. I did a very similar approach but with 3M products.
3M Super Fast Plastic Repair 04247 and 3M Adhesion Promoter 05907. It is holding up great.

[dalmation53]

Phil so my method failed today with the florida heat hahahah dammit...it lasted quite a few 6 months total....blahhh

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[fly300kts]

Phil so my method failed today with the florida heat hahahah dammit...it lasted quite a few 6 months total....blahhh

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Not sure what was your method but you can always follow mine

Phil

[Okedokey]

I did mine today, used Masterweld RR60. Shit to a blanket. http://www.waysideadhesives.com/Mast...--154_prod.php

[shahk62]

I did mine today, used Masterweld RR60. Shit to a blanket. http://www.waysideadhesives.com/Mast...--154_prod.php

Feel like helping me out?

[Okedokey]

Sure, i have some left. come over.

[dalmation53]

Update. So i tried jb weld /plastic weld the one the looks like playdough mixed it in my hands and put it through out and is been like that for a month and holding on like a champ. Only cost me $4 and a six pack of stella.

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[Luccatavares]

Do I really need the 602 EZ? I got the 143 alredy

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[Hugh@EuropaParts]

Do I really need the 602 EZ? I got the 143 alredy

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If Phil says you need the 602 EZ... then you 110% need the 602 EZ.

[Luccatavares]

If Phil says you need the 602 EZ... then you 110% need the 602 EZ.

Ugh! Kill me now

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[dalmation53]

Ugh! Kill me now

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bruh just try my method works as well just gotta let it cure overnight. phils way is just faster.

[Luccatavares]

bruh just try my method works as well just gotta let it cure overnight. phils way is just faster.

Yeah I will do that!

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[B72011]

Does anyone have the Fusor 300 gun that is used with the repair epoxy? Selling?
Also does the Fusor "glue" come with the mixing applicator nozzle.....sometimes it's in the pic (Amazon) and other times (JB Tool-where Phil linked to-it doesnt)
Thanks

[fly300kts]

Does anyone have the Fusor 300 gun that is used with the repair epoxy? Selling?
Also does the Fusor "glue" come with the mixing applicator nozzle.....sometimes it's in the pic (Amazon) and other times (JB Tool-where Phil linked to-it doesnt)
Thanks

Yes, each fusor kit will come with 2 mixing nozzles
I will check the gun PN tonight

Phil

[B72011]

Can other guns be used? Do the glue tubes come with a typical plunger like most epoxies? I think that would work...otherwise a gun I guess.

[B72011]

Also when my girl backed up the grille and it's upper black plasting part cracked and broke....almost in half. Will this fusor product allow the broken pieces to stay together?

[plbrand]

A fellow Ziner stopped by the house today with the well known bumper broken, after backing out a parking spot while the bumper stayed stuck on the concrete stop.

Good


Bad


Since this has happened to some of you in the past, I decided to make a quick DIY.

You will need the following components:
Fusor 143
Fusor 602EZ (make sure to order this otherwise the 143 will not bond correctly)



Step 1
Remove the bumper and remove both headlights

Step 2
Clean the edges of the broken part and fender with alcohol. Then reinstall the broken piece on the fender using both screws.


Step 3
Spray the edge of the bracket and the inner part of the fender. Don't be shy and this step is mandatory. Let dry for 5 mn.
Reinstall the fender and make sure that with the bracket installed, the fender sits flush with the bumper.


Step 4
Load the Fusor 143. I forgot to mention that each bag for Fusor comes with 2 mixing nozzles. Be really careful with this product: it dries almost instantly (less than 1 mn) and become hard like concrete once dry.
While keeping the bumper side pushed in position, fill the gap between the bracket and the bumper with fusor







Keep applying the same pressure for 2 mn.

Step 5
Remove bumper



Wear gloves for this step: using the second mixing nozzle, you are going to fill the little gap and smooth with your finger.



Let dry for 2 mn

Step 6

Reinstall headlights and bumper, you are done



Let me know if any question, I am around

Phil

I added a thin sheet metal bracket made from an old license plate and fitted over the two bolts and extending into the inside of the bumper cover several inches. Hopefully this reinforces the repair. Sorry, I didn't think to take photos while I was doing it.

PLBrand

[Willënskraft]

Bringing this thread back up to see for those that have used the Fusor on how well it's holding up.

Still intact?

Any slippage or gaps?

[B72011]

Reviving this --I never did the bumper as the car sat for awhile--about to try it. I am wondering if anyone knows if the fusor will work on the blk plastic that sort of covers the top of the engine compartment when you open the hood? Its probably a much different and stiffer plastic--was just wondering if anyone had a idea or info on that is the fusor would work on this stuff as well.

[B72011]

Guess not....lol

Will try and report back....