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Fixing a front bumper with tabs broken

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Old 01-25-16, 09:09 AM
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Default Fixing a front bumper with tabs broken

aside from buying a new front bumper- any tips for fixing a saggy bumper with tabs broken?
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Old 01-25-16, 11:40 AM
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Can't go wrong with plastic wielding. Lord fusor plastic repair adhesive is legit too
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Or the bumper quick release lol
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Originally Posted by metaleckz
Or the bumper quick release lol
trading it in, this is not an option.
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How bad is the sagging? If trading in, they might not really care about a minor bumper sagging "issue".
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Originally Posted by Gville350
How bad is the sagging? If trading in, they might not really care about a minor bumper sagging "issue".
It's noticeable and all the tabs are broken.
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Well, as was mentioned already, plastic weld (either by a "welder" or with plastic in a tube) and apply additional plastic to what used to be the tabs.

Or purchase a new bumper cover.
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I know this thread is old now. But it's a few times I've heard mention of broken tabs on a bumper, with nobody giving any viable solutions. Has nobody ever heard this great company making really awesome products called 3M?

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