theoryguy

So my gf parked at the mall and when she pulled out the front bumper got stuck on the parking divider and came off on the left side. One of the fastening holes appears to be torn and it appears the bumper just needs to be put back in place. Anyone here had this issue? I'm trying to figure out how much it'll cost to fix.Thanks.

anthonys2r

iTrader: (1)

This has happened to be before. The bumper clearance on the edge is too small for a zip tie fix. Once the clips are broken, they are done. The local body shop helped me with some sand+cement mix to hold it together. But to get a true fix, you have to replace the entire bumper, unfortunately.

isfdude

iTrader: (11)

Some shops put sip screws to hold it up or use a bigger washer with teeth on it to grip on to what's remaining of the top to lock it in place.

dnasians

iTrader: (4)

this has happened on my buddy's civic, and what we did was use epoxy and refill the broken tab and drilled through it. it's SOLID and if you accuratly drill through the same spot where the original tab was at, the fitment will be spot on. it's not very hard to do, and it's probably the best route to go

edit: found a video.

theoryguy

That's actually what a local shop did for me today. They charged me $75 which was a lot less that what other shops were asking and had it done in 3 hrs (mostly to let the epoxy dry).

dnasians

iTrader: (4)

that's not bad. the materials (assuming you had the power tools already: epoxy, tape, drill bit, sanding bit) would have cost you around $20, and your work it might not be as nice as the shop's.

good stuff. pics after the fix?

theoryguy

There you go:

As good as new





Minor cracks and paint imperfections.





Solid fit





another angle

TucsonLex

I have seen that happen before. Thanks for showing us how you fixed it without buying a whole new bumper.

isfdude

iTrader: (11)

Glad it was fixed and will keep that 3m repair kit in my shop.