How to fix dented/cracked front bumper cover DIY.

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reefguy89

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Ok so since my front sport bumper cover was dented and cracked i wanted to finally fix it.
  • First thing i did was remove the bumper cover.
  • Next i took a heat gun and warmed up the plastic and got it as smooth as possible.
  • After i did that i sanded it down with 80 grit.
  • I then took body filler and applied multiple thin coats.
  • After the first coat of filler it sanded back down with 80 grit.
  • I then applied 2 more thin layers sanding in between with 180 grit.
  • Then i applied a black prime and misted it with white to see the low and high spots.
  • Then i sanded more untill smooth and all white was gone.
  • Next i scuffed up the whole bumper with a red scotch pad.
  • Finally i primed the whole thing with black.
  • I also cut off the bottom spoiler.
  • And i filled the holes from the front licencse plate bracket.

So all in all i have less than $50 buck in supplies and the bumper cover looks good as new. I left it primed for now gonna bedline it and the rockers soon thought.

Supplies needed
Body filler
Sand paper (80, 180 grit)
Red Scotch brite
Primer

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txbass06

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Looks good as new man. Almost look like it was dipped lol
 

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nice

I need to fix or replace mine
 

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nice work
 
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thanks guys im really happy with how it turned out. you cant even tell where the dent or holes were.
 
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