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@dnixon1974dn6 жыл бұрын
great vid.. just sub to you.. Darren..London..U.K..
@remicasallena5 жыл бұрын
How long did the paint job last?
@virtuouswoman61705 жыл бұрын
Where you located
@virtuouswoman61705 жыл бұрын
I need my bumper fixed
@MrThunderbirdfire5 жыл бұрын
Grinder blade may break and cause fatal damage to people standing near. if it struck between that bumper. Using a grinder for Grinding or cutting a plastic or carbon fiber material the friction will melt the material and tries to grab the grinder blade as a result the blade will split in parts and cause fatal injury.
@testacorsa1507 жыл бұрын
it's so rare to see things get repaired these days. Well done!
@Deathridaz7142 жыл бұрын
Because it's usually more cost effective to replace the part. This was mostly done for fun or insurance job
@MrAnurajCJАй бұрын
When repairing cost surpass the replacing price peoples won't repair anymore instead they will replace with new ones.
@BoxerTechGarage7 жыл бұрын
Wow, just wow. I am thoroughly impressed with the final result. I was a little skeptical when you just started drilling holes in the bumper and applying the epoxy, but after seeing the final result, I am convinced. I have almost everything that you used in the video so I can start to do this myself.
@DDEENY7 жыл бұрын
You need to use the type of mesh tape with adhesive on one side to enable it to stick to the surface so that it doesn't move all around as the epoxy is being applied. Optimally you can use fiberglass cloth. Otherwise you can use spray glue on the tape. Then you can apply the epoxy with a stiff, disposable brush instead of a stick to work it into the contours. You also must mix the Bondo/hardener with wiping strokes and not by whipping or stirring because that introduces air bubbles into the Bondo mix. But overall an excellent job.
@chrisretro6952 Жыл бұрын
Would you put the mesh over or under the dry wall?
@apolinarcisneros27847 жыл бұрын
I like what you guys did with the bumper....and is very educational. Thank you.
@jamesgizmo19997 жыл бұрын
That is some incredible craftsmanship. I didn't know bumper repairs could look that good. Most body shops I know would tell you to scrap the bumper if it had that big a hole in it but you guys did an amazing job
@waldo-ot6ul2 жыл бұрын
Its because they wont make any money repairing it with the time it takes so its easier for them to charge for a new one and replace it and charge the same or close too as repairing it
@PittsburghSonido2 жыл бұрын
@@waldo-ot6ul Such a wasteful society we live in.
@MissesD100 Жыл бұрын
Scrap because the labor alone would be twice the price of the replacement $300 would become $1200 for labor. They have been working this for at least 4 days between 3 men
@evandisick6934 Жыл бұрын
Love watching a pro do their thing. Great video for the lay person. Extremely thorough and detailed instructions as well as tips and tricks that will certainly give me the confidence to tackle my second bumper repair. The first one was before KZbin and turned out being a mess and a complete failure. Not to mention that I bought so much more of everything than I needed. I ultimately just took a hacksaw to the damn thing so that it wasn’t dragging on the road and called it a day. Thank you for taking the time to share this!
@hannanguyen29087 жыл бұрын
You had me at the car stitches, LOL. I wasn't sure what the turnout would be like, but wow that's an amazing transformation! Awesome job.
@jasonmoriset92927 жыл бұрын
I was very skeptical that this was going to be even remotely as good as it turned out. I'm not a body guy but I've been in the Auto industry for several years and have seen a variety of repairs. Many repairs similar to this look like garbage. But this was a very well done job. The only downside is the amount of labor involved just to save a few dollars on a bumper cover but I can understand why someone would do this. In the end you know you did a great job and save the customer a little bit of money. Great work guys!
@TomBaddley6 жыл бұрын
I was really sceptical, by the time you broke out with the drill and zipties. But your finished product lives up to this video's title. Impressive work.
@jack765ful5 жыл бұрын
Amazing. This method has added advantage the bumper fits all the attachment points. My previous car accident repair, the auto body shop bought new bumper. But the shape was not a perfect fit, and it kept popping off from some of the attachment points when you touch it even just slightly.
@dooddirl13 жыл бұрын
What an easy tutorial to follow. You Guys, ARG, are very talented in what you teach but even more talented in how you explain. Kudos to The Auto Repair guys who are also the Auto Explain guys.
@gregorgman6 жыл бұрын
I so glad to see someone other than myself use Acetone with bare hands!! I applaud these guys!
@artisticlyblessed7 жыл бұрын
If you mix the bondo by over lapping instead of stirring in circles you won't have as many pin holes after it dries 👍🏻😉
@ЕгорКозеев5 жыл бұрын
Слыш, картавый
@aaronmarekino76233 жыл бұрын
Cheers I didn't know that
@georgenettlesjr14663 жыл бұрын
The worst Bondo wipes I've ever seen
@keithgibbons5765 Жыл бұрын
EXCELLENT video! Clear, concise instructions and no wasted steps! Thank you I now have confidence to start repairing my bumper cover.
@ELKFILMZ7 жыл бұрын
This is one of the best fixing a cracked bumper videos I have seen, thank you.
@mellison10072 жыл бұрын
Wow what a result,. My car has a similar damage, just smaller on the open crack...I manage DIY normally, for the first time I am attempting to repair car bodywork...should be interesting..cheers guys for a splendid how to video, will be following your instructions as I proceed. Will take a start and finish photo...
@mingomongo79867 жыл бұрын
at the end I thought thats not the same bumper till you showed underneath. you did a fantastic job 😀
Thank you for going into such detail, this really helped. I recently crashed my car and I'm repairing it myself. This video has been a huge help!
@pedroramirez74107 жыл бұрын
Wow very impressed guys. Thank you I am going to try and fix my son's bumper.
@felipeguerrero24092 жыл бұрын
This is so inspiring. I was quoted $800 to replace the bumper in my 2011 Ford Fusion. I may try this! Thank you again for the great video.
@M.E63 Жыл бұрын
How did you get on ? It’s not as easy as it looks
@letsthinkitover17 жыл бұрын
used bumper is about $60 at wrecking yard. this is a lot of work good job guys!
@Antassium6 жыл бұрын
letsthinkitover1 it took my 3 years to find a car similar to mine for parts at local scrap yards, and it ended up being a sedan when I have a coupe. Not everyone can get parts from scrap yards...
@VELOCETTEify6 жыл бұрын
Not for a new model vehicle like this was
@fuerte20147 жыл бұрын
Came out really good!!
@davidmeagher49096 жыл бұрын
Love your videos guys... You've taught me a bunch of skills and helped me out on three separate jobs I've done on my car already... Thank you. Keep up the good work👍
@Emphasis2136 жыл бұрын
Nice work and thumbs up for the brave mecahnics who are not using respirators from all that sanding of cancerous dust.
@TheLegendryZelda7 жыл бұрын
How much do you guys charge? Cause I really like to fix mine 😩
@chriseller64025 жыл бұрын
great video guys and this is why paint and body isn't cheap ladies and gentleman it takes a lot of time and prep to do it right
@swoodstroke6 жыл бұрын
You did a great job! I really like the way you describe the instructions with detail. Thank you!
@winsomefarquharson25723 жыл бұрын
Wow vert good wizh you could fix mine🥰
@keithgibbons5765 Жыл бұрын
Just a heads up when you use acetone wear gloves as it was linked to causing Leukemia as far back as the late 70s.
@sirjim7777777 жыл бұрын
Hi Guys, I am just blown away. I can not believe you just fix that like new. You are a Genius. Words can not describe on how great it looks. Awesome job, I just Subscribed - because, I want to see what other tricks you got to show. LOL..... Thank you my friend. Thank you, Jim (Upstate NY)
@juragancendol58756 жыл бұрын
If u say that is genius. U have to look how the people from indonesia fix the car.check with keyword cara mendempul dan mengecat thanks
@techsitter5 жыл бұрын
@@juragancendol5875 You just made me watch several of those videos. What a waste! They are just applying putty and spraying paints. I'm not sure what makes you think they are genius but not impressive to me at all. Nothing special. For that kind of work, there are tons of better and more professional guys in other countries including US.
@dwightms73655 жыл бұрын
@@techsitter Oh shut up.
@heavensplayer4 жыл бұрын
techsitter classic american
@robpet44247 жыл бұрын
Great job guys.....
@tomsommer545 жыл бұрын
Fantastic job. This would be a great way to fix the damage if you don't have full coverage insurance. Thank you for posting this video.
@jethrobodine98674 жыл бұрын
When I lived in South America I saw so many things like this repaired and I was amazed. Here in the US the auto body repair shop will automatically tell you it requires new .
@jamest35524 жыл бұрын
I wonder how long it took him. The body shop labor cost might offset the new bumper cost, plus they want to get it done fast to get to the next job. But could be like many businesses, it's not about saving money for the customer.
@jethrobodine98674 жыл бұрын
James T In the states it would definitely be as cheap to buy new.
@Spooner7497 жыл бұрын
Great video, I would never have believed that you could repair that. 👍
@vintagetiger20597 жыл бұрын
Thanks for showing how to fix a massive damage for very little money with a lot of skill
@jackkrauser88977 жыл бұрын
Awesome dude, thanks for the tutorial! Saved me over £200!
@AutoRepairGuys7 жыл бұрын
thanks bro!
@rosevalley68927 жыл бұрын
Auto Repair Guys Do you sell these cars for a profit or what?
@misiekvuychik37687 жыл бұрын
jack krauser Nobody mentioned weather for epoxy glue must be warm or use hair dryer or do it in warm heated garage
@Lott0Jay6 жыл бұрын
ikr fuck paying 1,200 dollars
@99044552567 жыл бұрын
very satisfying video
@TRADERSFRIEND8 жыл бұрын
Amazing, it's like magic. Great work!
@rakeshorum7 жыл бұрын
pawar
@SanthoshKumar-rw1hu7 жыл бұрын
Traders Friend hi
@LifesAbe-ach6 жыл бұрын
LOL LOL LOL . Obviously never seen a good repair then.
@jarifkhan38576 жыл бұрын
OK d
@عمادالريس-ز5ب6 жыл бұрын
I am a welding technician of all types of fiber & fiberglass cars, motorcycles, all kinds of welding laser. And all the pictures of my work and thank God. Masterpiece. I want to work in any country
@coldsteel867 жыл бұрын
Man, you did such a great job. Doesn't even look like the same bumper.
@bababaphotri6 жыл бұрын
Why 1000 dislikes for such a resourceful video? It is nothing less than an Art.
@markbutterworth46247 жыл бұрын
I would drill small holes where the cracks end as it stops them from cracking further along
@AutoRepairGuys7 жыл бұрын
Thank you
@patrickkalunda7 жыл бұрын
I've seen this method applied to cracks on windshields, to arrest or prevent the crack from "growing".
@peternt20087 жыл бұрын
Yes it is also the same principle they apply to stress fractures in airplanes, it stops the crack from spreading,
@handsfree10007 жыл бұрын
Mark Butterworth there is no point in drilling holes at the end of the cracks, with this type of plastic the cracks do not propagate as it is not a crystalline material. Materials science
@ricksimpson21676 жыл бұрын
No need to drill any holes anywhere there are better techniques if you think about it,,,,. Where was the flexible paint additive,,,,. Bondo is not flexible,,, you will have at least $250 in materials,,, 12 hours of Labor over the course of 3 days,,,. If you have the Sanders the air compressors and the spray guns,,,. If you lean on it or bump it you'll have to do it again within a year,,,,
@khalidarshad43367 жыл бұрын
Really a good job
@normansabel18505 жыл бұрын
Good job. I see 2 areas that would make it much easier. Sand the bumper before you do the zip tie stick and imbed the reinforcement into the wet epoxy.
@1972dsrai4 жыл бұрын
With all the time and labour involved it’s probably easier to just get a new one for most people. Having said that, you guys did a great job. London,uk
@PedroAlves-qp4is7 жыл бұрын
Muito bom! exelente trabalho
@sabel.mp32 жыл бұрын
Products: Zip ties Sandpaper (500, 400, 250 grit) Tape Mesh tape Epoxy Short strand reinforced fiberglass filler Quick grip filler Primer, high build (speedko) w/ activator Paint
@1riwa7 жыл бұрын
I just love how you talk, amazing!
@gordon50047 жыл бұрын
Wow. That is very professional. The bumper looked new.
@abhijitpatil95197 жыл бұрын
You are amazing and very skillful.
@crzjohn42755 жыл бұрын
Thx for posting guys.. my tips are plastiweld bumper with a woodburner and black abs zip ties as rods/filler. And spot putty for pinholes.
@DoxNocon7 жыл бұрын
Wow you guys are awesome keep doing what you are doing!!
@AutoRepairGuys7 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@joeg.11197 жыл бұрын
Auto Repair Guys hey how is that the same grill from the new ford fusion and how did u removed the grill?
@Micko3507 жыл бұрын
Dox Norcon awesome?! Hardly!
@Kosmologiikka6 жыл бұрын
Was looking for guides to fix my bumper and at the end of the video I was 100% sure that wasn't the damaged one that was shown at the beginning of the video. That's amazing job you did there.
@ruvitanov54085 жыл бұрын
when i heard you i knew wright away where are you from originally! keep walking guys. Българи юнаци! Forever!
@shawnwright2402 жыл бұрын
I have a chuck about 2x3 inches missing on the bumper top edge. I have extra bumper material from a junk yard. I guess I will cut it close as I can get it and then use your methods. Any suggestions for a missing edge piece would be so appreciated. You earned my sub. Great job. So helpful and money savings. They also do not even sell my Lexus SC430 bumper new anywhere.
@emanny91557 жыл бұрын
I didn't believe in miracles until I watched this video😂 Haha Good job man, thanks for sharing your skills👍
@MrOso887 жыл бұрын
nice job guys
@redbeast34893 жыл бұрын
I've worked on cars for quite a few years and I saw a few things wrong with this video. 1) Don't use a grinder as a sander, there's different types of sandpaper and they're numbered, the higher the number, the more rough it is. 2) if you fold the bondo instead of stirring it, you'll have way less pinholes and you won't have to go over it more than once. That's pretty much it, I am impressed with the painting, have a nice day 😊
@jeffwilliams54287 жыл бұрын
VERY helpful, thank you!
@chandrakalas40927 жыл бұрын
awesome restore
@tripsadelica7 жыл бұрын
Excellent video! If something like this happens to my car I will watch this video again and follow your steps exactly. It's good to be able to fix things like this yourself...even if you can do some PDR as well with cheap tools you can buy from Ebay. Now I am going to subscribe to your channel because you explain things very well.. Oh...one question. What about if you have the ultra sonic sensors in the bumper?
@rameshkamalrameshkamal67467 жыл бұрын
Best Plastic Welder & menufecturs of COMLEAT PLASTIC WELDING MACHINES
@avillarreyna7 жыл бұрын
When I saw you putting on a zip tie I was like "Shit that's what I do!" Only difference is that I use fiberglass mesh and fiberglass epoxy. Excellent job guys.
@kevinkev15307 жыл бұрын
very good job fellows
@qrogueuk7 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the upload!
@musedonna7 жыл бұрын
At the beginning of the video, with the drill holes and plastic ties, I thought this would be a real hack job. I'm amazed, because it turned out as good as new.
@nchia7 жыл бұрын
Plastic surgery, literally!
@alanhull847 жыл бұрын
nchia
@jozsefilles85397 жыл бұрын
nchia
@ginalingan32577 жыл бұрын
nchia hahaha
@hollieblackmon39586 жыл бұрын
nchia e
@UnicornRyder043 жыл бұрын
Hollywood
@rosemay41837 жыл бұрын
This is really good stuff to save money on fixing vehicles because it is expensive to fix thanks so much for allowing us to see this online.
@delorean1177 жыл бұрын
Great Job!
@AutoRepairGuys7 жыл бұрын
Thank you
@uaalien6 жыл бұрын
you guys are artists! I've tried a similar thing at home after watching a few youtube videos and mine wasn't nearly as perfect. It takes a lot of patience
@mellison10072 жыл бұрын
Thanks.. Very informative, at least now I have a better idea of what's involved. I do loads of DIY lol,. Never attempted a car bumper repair. Will be a first for me. Thanks
@IkbentimonRamacher7 жыл бұрын
i tought i clicked on a Chris fix video...
@autoemporium16 жыл бұрын
Timon Ramacher just as Dodgey...
@Mr.Balzac5 жыл бұрын
Bro same here lmaoo
@memonavaramirez62615 жыл бұрын
Just like thaat
@Harlow_Khmer5 жыл бұрын
I love ChrisFix!
@crisVences1235 жыл бұрын
I thought it was FPS russia
@3ln3n3romantico227 жыл бұрын
nice job buddy..now where can I get. a good paint?
@jblifeasitis8958 жыл бұрын
And that's how it's done, with low costs, but good result, it's all about craftmanship.
@aristogatox8 жыл бұрын
bla bla bla shut up!!!!!!!
@stardust79308 жыл бұрын
Arroz con carne frita y tajadas callate
@Micko3507 жыл бұрын
Jop Bloembergen how it's done 'properly' is by plastic welding, not this bodgy crap!
@araonreally28847 жыл бұрын
Nice work guys. And again the Russians or another Eastern people who allways new how to survive especially when a money is a big problem. Maladcy! Ye it takes a time but at the end job done. You never be disappointed after you leave their garages. Keep up a good work on youtube.
@AutoRepairGuys7 жыл бұрын
thank you, we are originally from Bulgaria, Eastern Europe.
@daan74706 жыл бұрын
Cc
@JB-xc1zu5 жыл бұрын
@Civilized nope lol
@martin61235 жыл бұрын
@Civilized Almost :D
@being.official73465 жыл бұрын
Its not about survival rather its about creativity.
@towtruck3887 жыл бұрын
it looked good bud it look like it might need clearcoat but you could not tell it was repaired it looked awesome
@mr.finger84297 жыл бұрын
Why not use some over spray (different color) as an indicator for low spots?
@KiiLLzUK5 жыл бұрын
Aaron Anderson These are not professionals.... and they used primer to indicate high and low spots a rather than a guide coat. The materials used are not flexible and would definitely not meet any insurance standards
@sktaroins7 жыл бұрын
well done job..
@jack765ful5 жыл бұрын
6:38... very confident of his skills... "Look, Ma, go gloves..."
@adi_Ao7 жыл бұрын
nice work....
@alejandroayala7038 жыл бұрын
good video
@AutoRepairGuys8 жыл бұрын
thank you
@kausaulpersaud81057 жыл бұрын
nice video and a good job well done
@thesniperofcs8 жыл бұрын
heat gun is the best tool for this job
@abdelezzahi94697 жыл бұрын
thesniperofcs
@georgerivera90357 жыл бұрын
There are some Mexican body men in Queens, NYC who use an electric space heater to uniformly soften the cover when the corners have been dented by bad parallel parkers. They pop it out without any additional body work or painting. It's a miracle, a miracle I tell you!
@blackpanther16626 жыл бұрын
I fixed my cracked car bumper the similar way 9 years back in India...surprising you guys knew about it now ...btw grt work guys
@zTribalstylerz8 жыл бұрын
You have skillz! Thank you for sharing.
@AutoRepairGuys8 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@marymcgowan2817 жыл бұрын
Tribalstyler k
@keithc7287 жыл бұрын
Bravo guys
@protectbulldogskennels5 жыл бұрын
And that’s how we get ripped off when buying a used car 😂
@bobbykimble20135 жыл бұрын
TryHard760 this comment hit hard
@jimvonbaden15 жыл бұрын
That is an ignorant comment. If it looks good, and is structurally strong, it is fine. Check CarFax anyhow. You get ripped off through ignorance.
@3600SAMY7 жыл бұрын
nice job dude...
@Sayfeijai6 жыл бұрын
The way you mix bondo... wrong! it traps air bubble
@skyhawks30726 жыл бұрын
how cool is that I call that recreational and creative job and it's even close to the invention, well done and regards
@DaLane4real7 жыл бұрын
Awesome job.
@idris07864 жыл бұрын
What a beautiful job. In the UK they would definitely advise you to get a new bumper.👍
@Bogeythebest7 жыл бұрын
Guys where are you from ? I see a traditional Bulgarian bracelet on your hand ?
@AutoRepairGuys7 жыл бұрын
Hi, we are originally from Bulgaria :)
@Bogeythebest7 жыл бұрын
Така си и помислих по начина на произношение и мартеницата :D
@unclerico14317 жыл бұрын
Bogey Stalker L
@MrVVnz7 жыл бұрын
Hey nice video.. not sure if I'm as skilled as you to try something like this but really awesome job to watch. Hope it doesn't crack and stays the way the finish product looks long term. Thumbs up for the video! You should do more video's for getting rid of scratches etc..
@sammie86817 жыл бұрын
you are now my father. thank you
@johnhannahoriordan1354 Жыл бұрын
What an artist!!! Well done and great video production. 👏👏👏
@Briganteman7 жыл бұрын
14:55 is where the real skill comes in.
@jayrichmond23257 жыл бұрын
Great Shadetree bodywork. Plus makes you feel good that you can do it yourself not pay somebody else to work on your own car
@RagnarR17 жыл бұрын
nice job, however did any one see a face on the bumper at 16:00 min, when their sanding the bumper to paint it...
@alhuckin26896 жыл бұрын
Ragnar R1 I’m glad somebody else saw it
@hamiddorosti35886 жыл бұрын
nice catch lol
@jimmiemiller8285 жыл бұрын
Yes
@markmillers44915 жыл бұрын
Very cool face!
@donpatch33157 жыл бұрын
very nice job i didnt think it would come out that good. how much did you charge for that job??