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lightsource · 01-06-2009, 11:44 AM

How easy is this bumper to fix? I found this bumper @ the junkyard for $25.

I figured this dent would be easy to remove, tell me what you think.

burnsauto · 01-06-2009, 11:48 AM

Urethane doesn't like going back to its original shape that much once its been in a spot for too long. I've bent back lips with a heat gun and some patience. I used ice packs to help shock it back into shape after i was done heating it each time. Over time it seemed to do the trick, but it wasn't anything that severe.

The rest looks like it could easily be repaired.

lightsource · 01-06-2009, 11:51 AM

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Originally Posted by burnsauto

Urethane doesn't like going back to its original shape that much once its been in a spot for too long. I've bent back lips with a heat gun and some patience. I used ice packs to help shock it back into shape after i was done heating it each time. Over time it seemed to do the trick, but it wasn't anything that severe.

The rest looks like it could easily be repaired.

Damn, so there's a chance I might be screwed and just have to get another bumper?

CantSTOP · 01-06-2009, 11:53 AM

Little late lol but burnsauto answer your question.

I would pull it out as much as possible then throw on a lip.

lightsource · 01-06-2009, 12:17 PM

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Originally Posted by CantSTOP

Little late lol but burnsauto answer your question.

I would pull it out as much as possible then throw on a lip.

Well at least my plans won't change. I'm getting the 5351 Xenon Air Dam

bejota180sx · 01-06-2009, 12:21 PM

i think you might be able to fix it... but like burnsauto said... HEATGUN and a lot of patience and i mean a lot cause it won't be as simple as heat it up hit it out lets put on the car...
but ive seen a few as bad as that and they have been fixed...

P_856 · 01-06-2009, 12:21 PM

lol there u go problem solved

C-unit · 01-06-2009, 12:35 PM

To be honest..for the time you need to fix this, I rather work for couple more hours and use that money to get a new bumper. It's simply not worth the time fixing it. Get one in better shape and sell this for $25 to whoever that doesn't mind the dent. Just my 2cent

bejota180sx · 01-06-2009, 03:39 PM

it's not gonna take THAT much time not like he is gonna spend days with this... and second it doesn't have to end up THAT perfect... the lip will cover most if not almost all of that damage...

projectRDM · 01-06-2009, 04:02 PM

Heatgun and 10 minutes. Done.

loveskylines · 01-06-2009, 04:07 PM

leave the dent, fcuk the heatgun, rattlecan, do drifting...

silpena · 01-06-2009, 04:21 PM

heat gun or emerge in hella hot water for awhile and brance/reinforce it to get it back to shape or u can just sell it to someone who doesnt mine and buy my perfect white chuki front bumper heh heh.

01-06-2009, 11:44 AM	#1
lightsource Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Compton, CA Posts: 1,153 Trader Rating: (41) Feedback Score: 41 reviews	Bumper Restoration How easy is this bumper to fix? I found this bumper @ the junkyard for $25. I figured this dent would be easy to remove, tell me what you think.

01-06-2009, 11:48 AM	#2
burnsauto Post Whore! Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: 717, PA Age: 38 Posts: 3,324 Trader Rating: (6) Rides Gallery: burnsauto Feedback Score: 6 reviews	Urethane doesn't like going back to its original shape that much once its been in a spot for too long. I've bent back lips with a heat gun and some patience. I used ice packs to help shock it back into shape after i was done heating it each time. Over time it seemed to do the trick, but it wasn't anything that severe. The rest looks like it could easily be repaired. __________________

01-06-2009, 11:53 AM	#4
CantSTOP Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Soo-Cali(661) Age: 35 Posts: 590 Trader Rating: (12) Feedback Score: 12 reviews	Little late lol but burnsauto answer your question. I would pull it out as much as possible then throw on a lip. __________________ HI HATERS! from the left to the right

01-06-2009, 04:02 PM	#10
projectRDM Post Whore! Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Atlanta Age: 50 Posts: 13,812 Trader Rating: (12) Feedback Score: 12 reviews	Heatgun and 10 minutes. Done. __________________ FORMERLY R240NA Learn what's really going on and protect your assets now before they're gone forever: www.paypalsucks.com

01-06-2009, 04:07 PM	#11
loveskylines Zilvia Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: CA Posts: 277 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	leave the dent, fcuk the heatgun, rattlecan, do drifting... __________________ No MORE S13!! SC300!!!

01-06-2009, 12:21 PM	#7
P_856 Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: South Jersey Posts: 1,424 Trader Rating: (7) Feedback Score: 7 reviews	lol there u go problem solved

01-06-2009, 12:35 PM	#8
C-unit Nissanaholic! Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Vancouver, Hongkong. Age: 39 Posts: 1,808 Trader Rating: (7) Feedback Score: 7 reviews	To be honest..for the time you need to fix this, I rather work for couple more hours and use that money to get a new bumper. It's simply not worth the time fixing it. Get one in better shape and sell this for $25 to whoever that doesn't mind the dent. Just my 2cent

01-06-2009, 04:21 PM	#12
silpena Zilvia Addict Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: LIVE OAK,CA Age: 37 Posts: 834 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	heat gun or emerge in hella hot water for awhile and brance/reinforce it to get it back to shape or u can just sell it to someone who doesnt mine and buy my perfect white chuki front bumper heh heh.