Damaged front bumper - what to do?
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Damaged front bumper - what to do?
A friend of mine was a bit unlucky and hit something a few days ago, and I was wondering what options I have.
Is there any way to fix this, or will the result end up bad no matter what?
Is there any front lips or something I can cover the damaged area with, or do I have to get a brand new front bumper?
I'll add an attached picture of the damaged area.
Thanks in advance.
Is there any way to fix this, or will the result end up bad no matter what?
Is there any front lips or something I can cover the damaged area with, or do I have to get a brand new front bumper?
I'll add an attached picture of the damaged area.
Thanks in advance.
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You can weld the crack, smth like this:
And then fill the crack if still visible on the outside and touch up the scratches. It should not be super obvious I guess, since it's the bottom of the bumper?
And then fill the crack if still visible on the outside and touch up the scratches. It should not be super obvious I guess, since it's the bottom of the bumper?
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You can weld the crack, smth like this: WELDING THE PLASTIC ON YOUR CAR BUMPER - YouTube
And then fill the crack if still visible on the outside and touch up the scratches. It should not be super obvious I guess, since it's the bottom of the bumper?
And then fill the crack if still visible on the outside and touch up the scratches. It should not be super obvious I guess, since it's the bottom of the bumper?
Looks like a lot of work though.
Haha, I've been thinking of that already, but they cost so much more than a standard front bumper. Do you know where I could get one at an acceptable price?
Getting a brand new front bumper seems a bit expensive, really. Keeping in mind I'll have to paint it as well for an extra $7-800.
Last edited by Steff95; Apr 27, 2013 at 09:23 PM.
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I live in Norway, not netherland
There's no way I'm finding an AMG front bumper at the junk yard though, that's impossible here in Norway VVF.
It's hard to find front bumpers in my country at a resonable price, so I feel like I have to order from the US or something. I don't know how much they will charge me extra though for taxes and all that stuff.
There's no way I'm finding an AMG front bumper at the junk yard though, that's impossible here in Norway VVF.
It's hard to find front bumpers in my country at a resonable price, so I feel like I have to order from the US or something. I don't know how much they will charge me extra though for taxes and all that stuff.
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the netherland one ships everywhere though. a lot of members on here bought the euro impact strips from there and pay for the shipping just to get it over to the states.
