HOW TO: Fix Cracks, Tears, and Punctures with a Two-sided Plastic Bumper Repair

"Shawn Collins, 3M Application Engineer, walks through the process for performing a two-sided plastic repair on a damaged bumper. Whether you’re looking at cracks, tears, or punctures, this process can help you get the repair done.
Important notes (00:25)
Wear proper PPE: safety glasses, protective gloves, respirator and whatever else you need for the job. This video is intended for a professional setting such as a body shop or paint shop. Make sure to check OEM recommendations to confirm you’re using the correct adhesive for the job.
Materials for this repair (00:50)
Clean and Prep (02:07)
Applying Adhesive (05:28)
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Products used
3M™ Semi-Rigid Plastic Repair, 04240
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3M™ EZ Sand Multi Purpose Repair Material, 05887
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The information contained in the 3M Collision Repair KZbin videos is intended for industrial/occupational use by persons with the knowledge and technical skills to use such information. For additional information, including important safety and warranty information, regarding 3M Automotive Aftermarket products, visit: s.3m.com/8cwuobc5. Please follow all local and country regulations regarding use of the products.
Important Note: There are many factors that can affect an individual repair, so the technician and repair facility need to evaluate each specific application and repair process and determine what’s appropriate. 3M recommends reviewing relevant vehicle repair and OEM guidelines prior to starting all repairs.
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[@petar443]

Glad to see Shawn back making videos.

[@3MCollision]

👍👍👍

[@samg5543]

I have also read on a 3M tech sheet somewhere that 08115 panel bond can be used on plastic without adhesion promoter. It also has a very long work time for hot climates.

[@johnnylee948]

Very good information!

[@3MCollision]

👍👍👍

[@Ciubaka]

This is a fantastic video, before applying the adhesion promoter and after sanding the back side, is it really ok to only use compressed air? I planned on using isopropyl alcohol to ensure all the debris is out of the sanding scratches

[@vehiclesprayerssociety]

❤❤❤

[@supernova8962]

Super Glue with baking soda is way faster stronger and way better.

[@gabinaum2265]

👍

[@fernandobaez9914]

With the time to repair and the cost of all three products is cheaper to buy a aftermarket bumper 😅😅😅

[@strayer805]

Even a Cadillac/Mercedes etc.. bumper?... Not to mention back order?. Sometimes time essence comes into play

[@shawncollins5821]

Possibly, however consider possibly having to blend into adjacent panels on some colors if replacing. If the damage is in the center of the cover, you can save the OEM color on the ends and not have to blend into adjacent panels. Nothing worse than seeing a car on the street where the bumper cover and the quarter panel don’t match perfectly. Not to mention, most aftermarket covers don’t fit well and the gaps may look poor. Also the materials aren’t expensive if you can repair 4-6 bumpers with one cartridge of adhesive. If you’re buying the materials to repair one bumper, then it may not make sense. All situations are different.