I scuffed up the bumper cover on a friend's 1996 Honda Accord. See:

http://home.covad.net/~peninsula/Bumper.jpg

As you can see, on the top part of the bumper there is a groove that is
scraped into the material. But mostly it's just paint that was removed.

What is the procedure for repairing this type of damage to the plastic? Since
some of the plastic material has been removed, what is used to fill (and
adhere to) the plastic material?

What are the painting steps required? Are there special primers and paints
for use with plastics?

Can this area be prepped and sprayed? Or must the entire bumper be repainted
after the repair?

Another option is to buy a new bumper cover and have it repainted.

Other options and suggestions are welcome. Places to buy these materials
and/or parts would be great to know.

Thanks,
--
Dave C
dave+usenet3016@mailblocks.net


--
Dave C
dave-usenet3016@mailblocks.net

 

Look out for the Bumper repair kit on the web
asseenontv.com, I myself have ordered one and going to use for the first
time.
Will let you know my experience as soon as I use it.
Also check out http://www.samarins.com/maintenance/bodymain.html
Might help you.

Buddy.

"DaveC" <dave+usenet3016@mailblocks.com> wrote in message
news:0001HW.BB42C137000D1372F060B600@news.individu al.net...
> I scuffed up the bumper cover on a friend's 1996 Honda Accord. See:
>
> http://home.covad.net/~peninsula/Bumper.jpg
>
> As you can see, on the top part of the bumper there is a groove that is
> scraped into the material. But mostly it's just paint that was removed.
>
> What is the procedure for repairing this type of damage to the plastic?
Since
> some of the plastic material has been removed, what is used to fill (and
> adhere to) the plastic material?
>
> What are the painting steps required? Are there special primers and paints
> for use with plastics?
>
> Can this area be prepped and sprayed? Or must the entire bumper be
repainted
> after the repair?
>
> Another option is to buy a new bumper cover and have it repainted.
>
> Other options and suggestions are welcome. Places to buy these materials
> and/or parts would be great to know.
>
> Thanks,
> --
> Dave C
> dave+usenet3016@mailblocks.net
>
>
> --
> Dave C
> dave-usenet3016@mailblocks.net
>

 

Try to find one at a scrap yard. If you're lucky, you might find one in good
shape and right color.

 

"DaveC" <dave+usenet3016@mailblocks.com> wrote in message
news:0001HW.BB42C137000D1372F060B600@news.individu al.net...
> I scuffed up the bumper cover on a friend's 1996 Honda Accord. See:
>
> http://home.covad.net/~peninsula/Bumper.jpg
>
> As you can see, on the top part of the bumper there is a groove that is
> scraped into the material. But mostly it's just paint that was removed.
>
> What is the procedure for repairing this type of damage to the plastic?
Since
> some of the plastic material has been removed, what is used to fill (and
> adhere to) the plastic material?

sand, apply bumper filler, sand, apply "flex additive", prime, paint.
>
> What are the painting steps required? Are there special primers and paints
> for use with plastics?
>
> Can this area be prepped and sprayed? Or must the entire bumper be
repainted
> after the repair?

how picky is the friend?

>
> Another option is to buy a new bumper cover and have it repainted.

*probably* the best bet.
>
> Other options and suggestions are welcome. Places to buy these materials
> and/or parts would be great to know.
>
> Thanks,
> --
> Dave C
> dave+usenet3016@mailblocks.net
>
>
> --
> Dave C
> dave-usenet3016@mailblocks.net
>

 

On Tue, 22 Jul 2003 15:38:22 -0700, SoCalMike wrote
(in message <y1jTa.110240$OZ2.21659@rwcrnsc54>):

>
> "DaveC" <dave+usenet3016@mailblocks.com> wrote in message
> news:0001HW.BB42C137000D1372F060B600@news.individu al.net...
>> I scuffed up the bumper cover on a friend's 1996 Honda Accord. See:
>>
>> http://home.covad.net/~peninsula/Bumper.jpg
>>
>> As you can see, on the top part of the bumper there is a groove that is
>> scraped into the material. But mostly it's just paint that was removed.
>>
>> What is the procedure for repairing this type of damage to the plastic?
>> Since some of the plastic material has been removed, what is used to
>> fill (and adhere to) the plastic material?

> sand, apply bumper filler, sand, apply "flex additive", prime, paint.

What is "bumper filler"? Where (url) can I find it? Is "flex additive"
applied to repaired bumper? Or to paint?

Details, please.

>> What are the painting steps required? Are there special primers and paints
>> for use with plastics?
>>
>> Can this area be prepped and sprayed? Or must the entire bumper be
>> repainted after the repair?

> how picky is the friend?

GF's mother.

>> Another option is to buy a new bumper cover and have it repainted.

> *probably* the best bet.

No doubt. Most expensive, too.
--
Dave C
dave-usenet3016@mailblocks.net

 

On Wed, 23 Jul 2003 11:30:28 -0400, "Paul Bielec" <me@no.spam> wrote:

>> > how picky is the friend?
>>
>> GF's mother.
>
>That's not a friend, that's an enemy...lol
>
I think you had better get it fixed or you might say "ex-GF's mother."

 

On Wed, 23 Jul 2003 11:30:28 -0400, "Paul Bielec" <me@no.spam> wrote:

>> > how picky is the friend?
>>
>> GF's mother.
>
>That's not a friend, that's an enemy...lol
>
I think you had better get it fixed or you might say "ex-GF's mother."

 

On Wed, 23 Jul 2003 21:37:57 -0700, Robert Bodling wrote
(in message <1jouhvsbkapv6l19et883t3vfnafssqh64@4ax.com>):

> On Wed, 23 Jul 2003 11:30:28 -0400, "Paul Bielec" <me@no.spam> wrote:

>>> GF's mother.

>> That's not a friend, that's an enemy...lol

> I think you had better get it fixed or you might say "ex-GF's mother."

Hence my questions to y'all.
--
Dave C
dave-usenet3016@mailblocks.com

 

On Wed, 23 Jul 2003 21:37:57 -0700, Robert Bodling wrote
(in message <1jouhvsbkapv6l19et883t3vfnafssqh64@4ax.com>):

> On Wed, 23 Jul 2003 11:30:28 -0400, "Paul Bielec" <me@no.spam> wrote:

>>> GF's mother.

>> That's not a friend, that's an enemy...lol

> I think you had better get it fixed or you might say "ex-GF's mother."

Hence my questions to y'all.
--
Dave C
dave-usenet3016@mailblocks.com

 

"DaveC" <dave+usenet3016@mailblocks.com> wrote in message
news:0001HW.BB43716D00127D0FF0407600@news.individu al.net...
> On Tue, 22 Jul 2003 15:38:22 -0700, SoCalMike wrote
> (in message <y1jTa.110240$OZ2.21659@rwcrnsc54>):
>
> >
> > "DaveC" <dave+usenet3016@mailblocks.com> wrote in message
> > news:0001HW.BB42C137000D1372F060B600@news.individu al.net...
> >> I scuffed up the bumper cover on a friend's 1996 Honda Accord. See:
> >>
> >> http://home.covad.net/~peninsula/Bumper.jpg
> >>
> >> As you can see, on the top part of the bumper there is a groove that is
> >> scraped into the material. But mostly it's just paint that was removed.
> >>
> >> What is the procedure for repairing this type of damage to the plastic?
> >> Since some of the plastic material has been removed, what is used to
> >> fill (and adhere to) the plastic material?
>
> > sand, apply bumper filler, sand, apply "flex additive", prime, paint.

Did you mean the body filler by saying bumper filler ? cause bumper filler
is a part of a bumper and not some material to fill the dents .....please
correct me if I am wrong.

Trojan
>
> What is "bumper filler"? Where (url) can I find it? Is "flex additive"
> applied to repaired bumper? Or to paint?
>
> Details, please.
>
> >> What are the painting steps required? Are there special primers and
paints
> >> for use with plastics?
> >>
> >> Can this area be prepped and sprayed? Or must the entire bumper be
> >> repainted after the repair?
>
> > how picky is the friend?
>
> GF's mother.
>
> >> Another option is to buy a new bumper cover and have it repainted.
>
> > *probably* the best bet.
>
> No doubt. Most expensive, too.
> --
> Dave C
> dave-usenet3016@mailblocks.net
>

 

"DaveC" <dave+usenet3016@mailblocks.com> wrote in message
news:0001HW.BB43716D00127D0FF0407600@news.individu al.net...
> On Tue, 22 Jul 2003 15:38:22 -0700, SoCalMike wrote
> (in message <y1jTa.110240$OZ2.21659@rwcrnsc54>):
>
> >
> > "DaveC" <dave+usenet3016@mailblocks.com> wrote in message
> > news:0001HW.BB42C137000D1372F060B600@news.individu al.net...
> >> I scuffed up the bumper cover on a friend's 1996 Honda Accord. See:
> >>
> >> http://home.covad.net/~peninsula/Bumper.jpg
> >>
> >> As you can see, on the top part of the bumper there is a groove that is
> >> scraped into the material. But mostly it's just paint that was removed.
> >>
> >> What is the procedure for repairing this type of damage to the plastic?
> >> Since some of the plastic material has been removed, what is used to
> >> fill (and adhere to) the plastic material?
>
> > sand, apply bumper filler, sand, apply "flex additive", prime, paint.

Did you mean the body filler by saying bumper filler ? cause bumper filler
is a part of a bumper and not some material to fill the dents .....please
correct me if I am wrong.

Trojan
>
> What is "bumper filler"? Where (url) can I find it? Is "flex additive"
> applied to repaired bumper? Or to paint?
>
> Details, please.
>
> >> What are the painting steps required? Are there special primers and
paints
> >> for use with plastics?
> >>
> >> Can this area be prepped and sprayed? Or must the entire bumper be
> >> repainted after the repair?
>
> > how picky is the friend?
>
> GF's mother.
>
> >> Another option is to buy a new bumper cover and have it repainted.
>
> > *probably* the best bet.
>
> No doubt. Most expensive, too.
> --
> Dave C
> dave-usenet3016@mailblocks.net
>

 

On Fri, 1 Aug 2003 9:34:17 -0700, Trojan wrote
(in message <bge4q3$j38$1@usc.edu>):

> Did you mean the body filler by saying bumper filler ? cause bumper filler
> is a part of a bumper and not some material to fill the dents .....please
> correct me if I am wrong.

Call it whatever you want. The stuff you use to fill the gouge in the plastic
bumper cover. When it's dry (hard, etc.), sand, prime, paint.

This is not "Bondo".? It's special for repairing plastic parts. So you don't
call it body filler.

Or am I missing your point?
--
Dave C
dave-usenet3016@mailblocks.com

 

On Fri, 1 Aug 2003 9:34:17 -0700, Trojan wrote
(in message <bge4q3$j38$1@usc.edu>):

> Did you mean the body filler by saying bumper filler ? cause bumper filler
> is a part of a bumper and not some material to fill the dents .....please
> correct me if I am wrong.

Call it whatever you want. The stuff you use to fill the gouge in the plastic
bumper cover. When it's dry (hard, etc.), sand, prime, paint.

This is not "Bondo".? It's special for repairing plastic parts. So you don't
call it body filler.

Or am I missing your point?
--
Dave C
dave-usenet3016@mailblocks.com

 

On Fri, 1 Aug 2003 14:01:56 -0700, Trojan wrote
(in message <bgekft$t7e$1@usc.edu>):

> Dave
> I myself wanted to repair the bumper so went to Pep Boys and all they had to
> fill it was the body filler to fill up dents,
> and when I am doing a search online bumper filler is a part attached on the
> inner side of the bumper.
> So I thought I would ask you if you know any specific material to fill the
> gouge.

Hmm... haven't heard of that part -- inside the bumper -- being called a
"filler".

No luck finding gouge-filling material, either.
--
Dave C
dave-usenet3016@mailblocks.com

 

On Fri, 1 Aug 2003 14:01:56 -0700, Trojan wrote
(in message <bgekft$t7e$1@usc.edu>):

> Dave
> I myself wanted to repair the bumper so went to Pep Boys and all they had to
> fill it was the body filler to fill up dents,
> and when I am doing a search online bumper filler is a part attached on the
> inner side of the bumper.
> So I thought I would ask you if you know any specific material to fill the
> gouge.

Hmm... haven't heard of that part -- inside the bumper -- being called a
"filler".

No luck finding gouge-filling material, either.
--
Dave C
dave-usenet3016@mailblocks.com