|
05-07-2011, 01:40 AM | #1 |
I ain't even mad
|
Desperate help
How the hell can I fix this without paying 1K$ + for a totally new bumper to be placed on.
__________________
|
05-07-2011, 01:43 AM | #2 |
I ain't even mad
|
Woops, here are the photos sorry guys. I really need help dammit.
Was thinking of just going to an auto shop and having them make some sort of metal plate to cover the front lip or something.
__________________
|
05-07-2011, 01:52 AM | #3 |
Yaris323
Drives: 09 Sedan Yaris 06 Ford Mustang Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: Los Angeles CA
Posts: 814
|
bondo body filler will work
|
05-07-2011, 02:13 AM | #4 |
I ain't even mad
|
What is this you speak of and how will the results be? Also where can I acquire this?
Thanks for your help man
__________________
|
05-07-2011, 02:19 AM | #5 | |
Yaris323
Drives: 09 Sedan Yaris 06 Ford Mustang Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: Los Angeles CA
Posts: 814
|
Quote:
How to Use Bondo Body Filler Bondo is the most popular method of repairing a damaged body panel. It is an inexpensive alternative to having the panel professionally repaired and is easy to use. Bondo consists of two chemicals: the filler and the hardener. The materials are mixed together and then applied to the surface. Once dry, the material can be sanded to the desired shape and, if desired, painted. 1 Sand all paint off of the damaged area with sandpaper. 2 Wipe the damaged area down with a tack rag to remove any sanding deposits, which can prevent the Bondo from properly adhering to the surface. 3 Mix the Bondo filler with the Bondo hardener, using the plastic putty knife supplied with the Bondo kit. The filler is the gray material in the can, while the hardener is the red material in the tube. Use 1/4 tube of hardener for every 1/4 can of filler. Mix the materials together until they turn a uniform salmon color. 4 Apply the mixed Bondo material to the damaged area with the plastic putty knife. Swipe the material from one side of the damaged area to the other side of the area in a single motion while pressing the material into the area. Pressing the Bondo into the surface will ensure that the material fills small irregularities. 5 Allow 10 to 15 minutes to pass for the Bondo to dry. 6 Sand the Bondo down with sandpaper until it conforms to the body panel. |
|
05-07-2011, 02:41 AM | #6 |
I ain't even mad
|
so this can be done in a day? Gonna youtube vids of this I've never done anything to my car not sure if I have the balls to.
__________________
|
05-07-2011, 02:45 AM | #7 | |
Yaris323
Drives: 09 Sedan Yaris 06 Ford Mustang Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: Los Angeles CA
Posts: 814
|
Quote:
Good Luck ! |
|
05-07-2011, 02:47 AM | #8 |
I ain't even mad
|
Thanks I'll try, where can I buy it and any idea on its cost?
Also still taking pointers, anyone know how much a shop charges just to do bondo themselves?
__________________
|
05-07-2011, 03:09 AM | #9 | |
Yaris323
Drives: 09 Sedan Yaris 06 Ford Mustang Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: Los Angeles CA
Posts: 814
|
Quote:
If you take it to a shop it shoulden't be more the $300. I had a bad crack on my car too. took it to a shop to get it fix I paid $170. |
|
05-07-2011, 01:43 PM | #10 |
I ain't even mad
|
Have you ever tried this stuff yourself is my only question.
__________________
|
05-07-2011, 03:33 PM | #11 |
Yaris323
Drives: 09 Sedan Yaris 06 Ford Mustang Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: Los Angeles CA
Posts: 814
|
|
05-07-2011, 04:54 PM | #12 |
I ain't even mad
|
Looked for it at Crappy tire, Wally world, and some other random places to no avail.. Dammit.
Will have to see what an auto shop quotes it
__________________
|
05-07-2011, 05:36 PM | #13 |
Drives: 06 Polar White 5dr, 13 Soul 4u Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Georgetown, Ontario, Canada
Posts: 5,740
|
Bondo will not work on cracked plastic. Bondo is used for filling in dents.
__________________
|
05-07-2011, 05:41 PM | #14 |
I ain't even mad
|
So you saying I have to get a new bumper? Or can an auto shop do anything to fix my current one>?
__________________
|
05-07-2011, 06:05 PM | #15 |
Drives: 09 Yaris 3dr HB, BRZ Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: GTA
Posts: 222
|
Think some places advertise plastic repairs.. another option might be fiberglass...
Visit a body shop and ask if they can repair it. Looks like you are so low, this won't be the last time... |
05-07-2011, 06:26 PM | #16 |
I used fiberglass resin jelly to fill in my bumper once. it took a really long time but it looked nice and it was the first time (technically second) I ever played with the stuff.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4n6iNOxl5PA at the very end, I used bondo just to smoothe it out. the area I covered was tons bigger than yours. I think you can do it in a day. just make sure to get the resin jelly (it is like grout and doesn't really drip) order it online if you can't find it locally. you won't need much at all. make sure to also have some paint. duplicolor seems to work well (also available online). you can do this. save some money (you'll need it for the NOX setup ;)) |
|
05-07-2011, 07:18 PM | #17 |
Drives: '08 LB MT Bayou Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Colorado
Posts: 1,671
|
Is the bumper mounted on the car in that pic?
|
05-07-2011, 07:44 PM | #18 | ||
I ain't even mad
|
Quote:
Quote:
Refer to my first quote sir.
__________________
|
||
|
|
Similar Threads | ||||
Thread | Thread Starter | Forum | Replies | Last Post |
WTB> DESPERATE | .Kevin. | Willing to Buy by private party | 12 | 11-20-2010 06:51 PM |
Sound Bars? Equalizers? what is it called ---Desperate for 1 | click.mine | General Yaris / Vitz Discussion | 4 | 03-26-2009 11:05 PM |
2005 Toyota Corv/Echo, I'm desperate, so CHEAP | FDwannabe | Cars for Sale by private party | 4 | 11-17-2008 07:26 PM |