MissCellaneous Posted July 31, 2008 Share Posted July 31, 2008 (edited) Because I am apparently a total idiot I managed to run my Finesse into a post in a car park today (I know, I know), and I cracked the front bumper, as you can see here: http://www.mephista.co.uk/misc/poorfinesse.jpg Ignore me if this is the wrong place to ask - but can I fix this up myself? It's very small compared with some of the others I've seen online (alongside suggestions of new bumpers etc), but will it spread? What type of materials, e.g. filler and paint would I use if I can do that? Thanks Edited July 31, 2008 by MissCellaneous Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottg17 Posted July 31, 2008 Share Posted July 31, 2008 in short yes. drill a small hole at the end of the cracks... this takes the stress off them and stops them spreading. Fiber glass from behind.and fiberglass paste (p38) or similat... rum down and cataloy/plastic padding ECT. paint... this onle depends how bad the cracks are tho.. like under that towing eye cover ECT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeeWee Posted July 31, 2008 Share Posted July 31, 2008 Bumper off, skim some filler over it sand it down ( in a patch bigger than the split) then paint with the chosen colour.Should be an easy fix tbh mate. Welcome btw Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1pukkadeal Posted August 1, 2008 Share Posted August 1, 2008 (edited) For fixing it the guys are spot on ,but a decent quality pattern bumper painted ready to fit to your door is around £130 or triple that for a genuine ford one, and welcome to EVO Edited August 1, 2008 by 1pukkadeal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caled Posted August 1, 2008 Share Posted August 1, 2008 Or alternatively, try and find one in good nick in the right colour that someone may be breaking. eBay is good for things like that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MissCellaneous Posted August 1, 2008 Author Share Posted August 1, 2008 Thanks a lot people! You aren't shy on the advice are you - what a great forum! Thank you for the welcomes, too. I think I'll try to fix it up using your suggestions then, as it's not too visible - as long as I can stop it from spreading, that is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisje Posted August 1, 2008 Share Posted August 1, 2008 ive got a similar crack in my bumper but its been there since before i bought the car back in March, hasnt got any worse as of yet but im contemplating trying to repair it myself, im just worried about messing it up then having to buy a new one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squiz Posted August 1, 2008 Share Posted August 1, 2008 Well if its cracked now and you do mess it up you have lost nothing If all goes well and the repair works you can be proud you fixed it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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