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  • is there anyway to repair this?

    Fog light hole on focbody. And yes, I know there's a lot of bugs, just got done driving 600 miles.


  • #2
    ya, you can epoxy it your self or pay to have it fully refurbished. my 84 GT bumper ran about $400 but it was BAD!!!!

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    • #3
      A new GT nose at Late model resto is 189.00.
      2005 M3 Vert with TSW rims
      2001 Dodge Dakota R/T C/H/I, gears, exhaust, and 125 shot of nos
      2012 Ford Edge

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      • #4
        If I were of a mind to repair it, I would probably lay some woven fiberglass mat on the back side of it, re-inforce the cracks/gaps with a good epoxy and prep and paint
        Originally posted by Leah
        Best balls I've had in my mouth in a while.

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        • #5
          Originally posted by black2002ls View Post
          If I were of a mind to repair it, I would probably lay some woven fiberglass mat on the back side of it, re-inforce the cracks/gaps with a good epoxy and prep and paint
          That is the correct way to fix it.
          2005 M3 Vert with TSW rims
          2001 Dodge Dakota R/T C/H/I, gears, exhaust, and 125 shot of nos
          2012 Ford Edge

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          • #6
            Originally posted by black2002ls View Post
            If I were of a mind to repair it, I would probably lay some woven fiberglass mat on the back side of it, re-inforce the cracks/gaps with a good epoxy and prep and paint
            What would you call a good epoxy? Been looking for one I can trust and im a bodywork noob.

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            • #7
              Something 2 part. I'm not sure what kind of plastic that bumper is made of, but most of what you find at the auto parts store should suffice. Make sure that everything is cleaned and de-greased thoroughly for the best adhesion. If you plan to back it with the fiberglass mat. I would scuff it with some sand paper to help it hold. I would probably lay 2 layers of mat back there. One just larger than the entire cracked area, and then one 25-30% larger. Remember, more resin is not better. Brush a thin layer of resin onto the bumper, lay the first mat, and then brush resin on top of it, keep it thin and compressed. Then follow with the second mat
              Originally posted by Leah
              Best balls I've had in my mouth in a while.

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              • #8
                Hmm... what if there is not room to go 30% bigger on the second mat? Got a big crack the back bumper of my 94 . You can go sideways but not up and down.

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                • #9
                  Its not 100% necessary to go bigger, it just adds an extra layer of stability back there. Got a pic of the crack?
                  Originally posted by Leah
                  Best balls I've had in my mouth in a while.

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                  • #10
                    panel bond

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                    • #11
                      Originally posted by black2002ls View Post
                      Its not 100% necessary to go bigger, it just adds an extra layer of stability back there. Got a pic of the crack?
                      Yeah i don't wanna thread jack but..kinda sounds like his question has been answered so maybe he won't mind?

                      Ill see about getting a pic when its daylight .

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                      • #12
                        I had a Stillen Nose on a 300 ZX TT. A guy backed into the car and punched a hole in the nose. A local body shop "Plastic Welded" it and worked it . Looked as good as new and I saved $ 700. I think Harbor Freight sells the little welder unit. They are not too high, and the "Welding Rod" if you can call it that looks like big weed whacker string. Pretty neat once you get the feel of using the tool.

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