Car Bumper Broken Plastic Tab Repair

[@aromaticpillow]

This is the most effective DIY bumper tab repair I could find on KZbin without having to buy expensive tools. I used an old, rather thick metal screen as my mesh, but your tape looks MUCH easier to use.

[@mountaingrandmama]

Thank you for creating this video. I came upon it by accident and it just happens that while I was washing my roommates Honda, I noticed that the bumper wasn’t properly attached. Upon further inspection, I saw that the tab was cracked. I am a 62 year young woman who has been doing things that I have never done before with the help of KZbin! I am in the process of learning the fine art of using compounds, polishes and wax for color correction. This whole deal started while I was washing the 86 Honda to get the dirt off the windows. I was going to borrow it while my car was in the shop. The roof of the car was bleached white. I took a magic eraser to it and found out that wasn’t the paint that was bleached out but the peeling clear coat. Well 3 days later, I got it all off. I learn new things everyday. Maybe today you all learned something from me. If I can do it, you can too. Get comfortable reaching outside your comfort zone. ❤

[@Rabiiid]

But you then replaced the clear coat.... Right?

[@Bolek_i_Lolek]

It's always nice to see people all over the world have good but simple solutions.

[@MrMOGHammer]

The Mac Giver solutions always the best.

[@marcroe2420]

I just got a $1200 quote for my wife's 2011 Toyota Sienna bumper so this video is a lifesaver! thanks!

[@KBDxTokyo]

1,200 for a 2011 Toyota bumper quote is crazy. It’s always better to learn and do it yourself

[@robertmahaney2854]

Great video , it’s great to see people think out of the box, I instill that to me son who is a novice car restorer all the time. if you can’t find or afford a part , you invent one or invent a tool to fix or make a part. again great job! It’s very rewarding when you can do something like this regardless the size of the job. Thank you

[@JoseDiaz-er4ww]

Thank you so much!!! My car has the same at the front bumper, at first I hadn't idea how to fix it, and the workshop was more than $100 just for sticking it. I prefer your solution.

[@aleblanc3547]

Awesome video...this fix verses the cost of a new replacement part is astronomical, and I've seen more than one car with a bumper flapping in the breeze. Thanks Bob...you always come up with the neatest things that we can all apply to our lives.

[@CANTORPASION]

very simple and very easy to repair but many do not want to fix, I love to fix without having to pay and use what is within my reach, love this video, thank you man, 10 stars .

[@bigBSdetector]

Recently repaired my zero turn rear axle after it broke a year ago. You are my hero!!!! Could not have done it without your help! You make great videos!! Straight forward, no nonsense! Essential info and no b.s.!! Keep up the good work, man! You are legitimately helping people!!

[@ivanha2885]

Hi it a good video. I like to know what is the name of that tape call and where can u buy it thank

[@taysinspired5787]

Best plastic repair video!!!! I grew up having that filament tape around the house. I never thought to use it on cars... wow AWESOME!!!

[@SakakiDash]

Used to work with plastic repairs, for not being a trained professional i think you did a great job,

[@inkandescent3382]

Hello… @SakakiDash… some people got the touch. One question. Is there a substitution for the tape used in the video?

[@yhuide7521]

smart cheap fixing, thumbs up for your "easy" fix idea.

[@edwinoliveras8221]

Very , very helpful video. Thank you my friend. It takes somebody really smart and creative to do something like this. I'm impressed. Thank you !! Your friend from Puerto Rico, Edwin Oliveras

[@AllAmericanDreamChaser]

I sure miss the old steel chrome bumpers! Great video! 👍

[@DontJustStandThere]

Best DIY bumper sag fix vid on YT - thank you!

[@doublewide6]

Glad it helped!

[@johnrazor8720]

My dad was an auto body repairman for over 40 years and he would have been proud to turn that out of his shop. Congrats!!!!

[@doublewide6]

Thanks that is quite a compliment.

[@tessaroster9608]

I was looking on here on how to properly remove a rear bumper to paint. My 08 Civic is in almost perfect condition except the exterior paint is chipping. In addition, both rear and front bumpers were missing clips. The previous owner backed/drove into the curb and pulled them out. I have been using a "S#!T-ton" of zip-ties...but now that I have seen this...I'm juiced to fix it without the cost/time of replacing. Thank you...THANK YOU...THANK YOU!!

[@AJ12Gamer]

Thanks for the tips!

[@kujo2033]

Professional way of doing it🏆 I usually just glue the bumper to the retainer 🤣🤣

[@mijaresaldo]

Great repair! Thanks for the video. Have a 2000 Odyssey with the front bumper falling. Will try this.

[@NienTexas]

Dear Friend. It's really good job. Thanks. I had learned a lot with that. One again thanks

[@MrRestoration9999]

good job 👍👍👍

[@Sheryl-h3w]

Dude. THANK YOU for this video. I took some of your info, combined it with tips from 2-3 other videos and voila! I used Permatex Black Plastic Weld, and took your tip to reinforce with plastic from a powdered creamer lid (you got coffee, I got creamer LOL) and Gorilla tape cuz I didn't have any of that fiberglass tape. Had a moment of panic when I realized I didn't mark where to drill, CRAP!! So I guessed and it turned out great anyway. Doesn't look like the bumper cover was ever torn off. I fixed my own damn bumper for $20 vs. $1,000. THANK YOU.

[@theforestisdark9676]

Amazing video it's very difficult to find videos on these little details for cars.

[@retiredhappy466]

Innovation at its finest. Great solution.

[@alexhutchison4517]

Beautiful! You made this 3 years ago, and, it came up on my YT home page, just as I needed this kind of info! Fantastic job, and, you just saved me 1-200 bucks! Thanks!

[@dazzahaywood3298]

Good idea this my front ones exactly the same so gonna have ago at mine. Just got get a soldering iron. Watched from the uk 🇬🇧

[@Nyck461]

Congratulations for you idea and your job. You did great and your video was very professional. I have a similar problem on my 2015 Subaru where the wheel liner joint the body of the car. I will certainly use this idea. Again, congratulations.

[@ChutneyInc.]

thank you for sharing. i need to do this to my miata. brand new bumper 450 dollars ruined after i lowered my car. tried to use quick release tabs but couldn't get those to line up on either side. I've been considering this so again thank you for the confidence boost

[@robertlee4172]

Love it when a plan comes together. I've done some unorthodox repairs on a few things around the house, like Popsicle sticks for shims on outdoor lamp fixtures, and plastic juice bottle handles for chair repairs. Some of them lasted for more than10 years.

[@normanstephens5391]

Sorry I thought I was suggesting your video to a current 2023 channel. Too much drink affecting my co ordination, Again. Great video by the way.

[@Mysterymeeet]

I've been doing auto body for 26 years. This is a great job sire

[@aidanjohns5989]

It's spelt sir you dumb fuck

[@kuya_akie]

@@aidanjohns5989 "Sire" is still a correct term lmao get off youtube and go to school. You're obviously under the age of 13 if name calling and trying to correct people is what you do

[@FlyyProductionss]

@@aidanjohns5989 *spelt*

[@albertodarla715]

Good job and a great fix! I have the same issue with my bumper. Watching you from Romania. Thanks for sharing.

[@funcool32]

I have just one criticism... sorry. Bumpers are typically made from thermoplastics such as polycarbonate, ABS, PBT, polypropylene or a combination of a couple, e.g. PC/ABS or PC/PBT alloys. A coffee cup lid is typically made from polypropylene or polystyrene. For the longest lasting bond, you should always look for the little recycle symbol printed somewhere on the inside of the bumper. It will have a number within the symbol, like a 4 or 5, and sometimes state below it the plastic... PC/PBT for instance. This is for recycling purposes, but also tells you what type of plastic your bumper is. The numbers represent a plastic, but usually if it's an alloy, it will have a number 7. I've fixed motorcycle fairings and had to order plastic alloy welding rods of exactly the same material, as this will provide the best strength, longest lasting bond. It could be that you got lucky and used a polypropylene lid on a polypropylene bumper. Good job anyway, but that is my only advice. Hope it is helpful.

[@kerry9125]

@@PeterFeltersnatch852 Sounds like you're the one who likes to criticize. He was just giving some very useful info about thermowelding alike kinds of plastics on bumpers.

[@funcool32]

@@PeterFeltersnatch852 it's not just about how good it looks. What about how long it lasts? You really are a simple man.

[@kerry9125]

@@funcool32 simple man is clearly a simple child. Don't waste your time with him.

[@mountaingrandmama]

@@PeterFeltersnatch852 He is just taking it to a higher level that is all. No criticism but education. Makes sense. Don’t let your ego get in the way of learning something. I do understand your motivation. Your respect for the man who created this video and did a good repair not being an expert working with plastics. So now we have an expert give us some of his wisdom bam! We are benefit for sharing. It is sweet that your respect shined thru.

[@PeterFeltersnatch852]

@@kerry9125 do you always talk behind people's backs? Criticize who? Are you okay. ...

[@markdamstra]

this guy is creative and brilliant.

[@michaeldimaria1090]

nice job- looks great- be careful of those fumes!!

[@gregorypiercesr.794]

Great job! I have fixed a handful of bumper covers and the tape is a nice addition. 👍👍

[@jc1670cx9]

Perfect fit. Outstanding creativity.

[@p8litework717]

Great job man! You just gave me the idea to do the same on my front bumper. Keep it up! Very well explained video!

[@luvdirt]

Epoxy a stainless steel washer on the bottom side. Grind one side of the washer flat as needed to fit.

[@gregorypiercesr.2769]

Great job using the tape to reinforce the weld. Been welding bumpers for years and it works great and saves $$$!

[@yassineahssina8772]

Hi good

[@Penny913]

I have the same issue with my front bumper and was thinking of reinforcing the tabs somehow and I couldn’t think of the best way to do it! Thank you for your great ideas!!!! I can’t wait to go try this on my car this weekend! I will post some pics!

[@30guarino]

Well it's been 3 years and how did it go Penny?

[@HM_RELOADED]

Great job, mesh tape seems to work awesome

[@MrGoosePit]

Using that tape is a great idea. The bumper looks great, should hold pretty good!

[@mikeoxbig4705]

150 "Thumbs down"? This was informative and diligently explained. Great job and thanks for sharing.

[@willemstreutgers1154]

Thumbs down might be from guys who wants to sell bumpers.

[@talon1706]

Must be the after market parts sellers. ;)

[@talon1706]

@Couch Professional Why did you care enough to comment about it?

[@Scott.Farkus]

All the thumbs downs are from "Welders" who don't how to do anything but weld and think they know everything, because they know how to weld.

[@mikeymike9616]

Awesome job, looks almost brand new!

[@drumbyte]

Amazing how strong it turned out!

[@aadiiityaa]

thanks a lot😁I fixed mine after watching your video

[@miguelaguilar68]

Excelent !!! Nice work and how to explain the process steps Thanks!!

[@NewmanTractor]

Great video brother! It's really incredible what you can do with plastic welders and filler strips ! It came out amazing! Thanks for the hack! We just did a super similar video on repairing a fiberglass bumper this week! Thanks for sharing your experience and keep em coming!

[@royvarner9256]

Great video and I do believe that you just saved the day for me. Thanks

[@ljaysperspective1775]

Very nice trick, the bumper on my 99 Ford F150 was hit and now i have the same issue. I thought of attaching a piece of plastic and using JB Weld wich also bonds very well, but ur method appears as effective. Thx for sharing the vid, very helpful IMO. Just cant run to the dealer for every little issue.

[@Jose-I-Cuenca]

Interesting. Thanks for teaching this way to how repair a bumper Interesante.

[@ducle1616]

THANK YOU SO MUCH I LEARN A LOT FROM YOU ! PLEASE CREATE MORE

[@doublewide6]

Thank you, I will

[@franchisefred4066]

Thanks brother. This video was satisfying 😂

[@12341walkman]

You are the man Bob !!! I love you video's, they have helped me many times in the past. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge and abilities.

[@doublewide6]

No problem.

[@BrucesShop]

I am sure you have saved your family a lot of money through the years. Great Job. A coffee lid filler rod SWEET.

[@doublewide6]

I imagine. I should make some more of those filler strips why I still have the lid that plastic melts and spreads perfect.

[@Rolando.Ortega]

Buen video brother, pensé que solo hacíamos esos trabajos al sur del río Bravo.

[@bobbyharris6099]

Awesome job it's a very nite tasks keep showing great ideas 🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲🗝️

[@kozmaprutkov2202]

Thanks for sharing the video. Your method was pretty innovative and ingenuous and addition of the meshed tape to the equation definitely helped. It stabilized the plastic piece you tried to attach to the bumper, freed your other hand and made the area you tried to fix more accessible for using the soldering iron (to tack the plastic piece you made).

[@johnnyfonseca8412]

I didn't understand all that you said, because I speak Spanish, but followed the idea of the video and it`s very good

[@ronnietan516]

This has been an excellant home DIY repair with available equipment. Thanks for the demo.

[@SooperToober]

great instructional video prof!

[@DVTOM]

a zip tie works great as a filler. Very strong once cooled and flexible.

[@michaelmclaren1333]

I used 8 zip ties on my sons 09 dodge avenger last year and they are still holding strong. And we live in one of the coldest and 10 feet of snow every year. The salt eats up anything it touches I will replace them before this coming winter.

[@greatestytcommentator]

Cheap Black DVD cases are Way good we used instead of Glass Fibre Mess... Same Solvent melts and bonds that stuff into Rock Hard Plastic base for repairs and can be easily cut and shaped!

[@dougjones4987]

​@@michaelmclaren1333thanks a bunch for the tip. I have do this same repair on my bumper

[@michaelmclaren1333]

@@greatestytcommentator I never even thought about using those! Tyvm!

[@victorogorman660]

Good fix well done shows what u can do when u put ur mind to v job. I'm going to have a go at one plastic bolt tab on front bumper. I will c if I can weld with cable tie. Lol. All v best from UK.

[@tnewin5294]

Really learned something new from you. Amazing work. Shame on body shop work.

[@pawankumarchohan]

Very good and neat job done by you friend. I am sure it will hold last as it appears. You are really did a great economical job for your car without wasting hard money on a new part, which sucks a big amount. Thanks and best of luck. Regards

[@piratepete-thetruthisforevery1]

Great video and weld technique! I have a few plastic garden chairs I welded last year that need to be re-repaired, I'll use the mesh on them next time and it will probably be way stronger. Thumbs up! 👍🏼

[@suffa07]

Awesome! And yes, the superglue/baking soda would have easily held up.

[@angelamacisaac1895]

This was resourceful and will help me out. Thanks!

[@DennisNedryisStillAlive]

That’s crazy. I just curbed my front bumper on my Honda Civic Si and the plastic tab on the front bumper is broken just like this. Thanks for the video man! I can only hope I can repeat your craftsmanship when trying to make this look as nice as you did lol

[@yravi8526]

The same problem in my car thanks for the video Greetings from India

[@monkeebizz5997]

some might be critical but you have given out of your time the general idea in the procedure and have made a contribution in sharing your skills that others may improvise from ! you are one of millions of fine Americans but your failure to unite and stop your government from laying waste around the globe is about to end similar to wwll .God bless you all to expect to reap what you have sown.

[@Alientraveler003]

You have a awesome Voice for teaching thanks

[@LonaPhilosophicus]

Have the same problem with my bumper, thank you for the good advice and creative way of problem solving.

[@gregorypiercesr.794]

Great video and I'm going to give it a try on my jeep bumper cover! 😉😉😎

[@regeorge179]

You save me and everyone money 💰 like the repair work shops, the can hugely be expensive at all costs cheers 🍻 👍 man ausome truly appreciated and grateful 🙏 🙌

[@alanwilson2073]

Dude, that was a totally AWESOME repair!!! I follow your line of thinking and your reasoning. Makes a lot of sense.

[@richardboyd4477]

Smart guy and amazing way to get the job done ✅

[@freddycallo7728]

Gracias , muy amable por compartir tus conocimientos llenos de experiencia, Gracias desde Peru . Traducciones: Thank you, very kind for sharing your knowledge full of experience, Thank you from Peru

[@fredygonzalez962]

You inspired me to get my bumper fixed myself using my creativity.. way to go great video 👍

[@maxs6775]

Learn something new every day!

[@Pdpawlak]

3m or bondo makes a small kit for bumper repair. Worked excellent for my car. Same tab issue as you. Just has to sand it down so the top isn’t so high like you were mentioning

[@doublewide6]

Good to know.

[@SpaceCadet4Jesus]

Thank you Bob for taking the time to make this video.

[@MrCuautla2000]

what a great video, simple but effective Thank you

[@carlospajuelo7748]

thank you for all the details you made a great job, They should teach in the bodyshop schools.

[@geebee7197]

Hi just came across your video I had the same problem on the same car and on the same side a while ago I used the super glue and baking soda fix,It worked really good, I found that taking the wheel off and drilling up the hole was in the perfect spot, The way you repaired looked as if it worked real good so two ways to repair Fit bumper. Thanks

[@prakashsangle617]

Very nice work and saving money too.

[@dipu827]

Beautiful! Nicely done.

[@allannugraha3236]

Very good video..thanks from Indonesian

[@JCMFix]

Nice editing mate

[@Rais1959]

Nice video bro. Thanks for sharing. Take care and god bless.👍

[@jjparody8257]

I have been watching your brilliant fixes for some time now. Coincidentally, I have also been exposed to the orthopedic world a good deal during the last year or so because a family member has required major joint repair. I did much video research for her before we chose a Doc & a procedure. All that to say that there is no question that you could have been a skilled surgeon had you chosen that career path.

[@doublewide6]

My wife always says that. If it wasn't for all the book work and time spent getting the degree.

[@TheMezzy712]

Thanks for sharing. FYI zip ties are also great to use to melt as they come in different size and color. Cheers.

[@gregwells2331]

DW6 great fix. Auto body shops make a fortune repairing plastic bumpers, so it is awesome when you can fix your own. Plastic welding is a very cost effective way to repair them. I have fixed may of them out of my shop up here in Canada. Thanks for sharing!

[@doublewide6]

Thanks for the great feedback.

[@inkandescent3382]

Hello… @gregwells2331… Is there a substitution for the tape used in the video? I mean something that could be a little bit better.

[@tommycastro7357]

Excellent job excellent

[@adriancarter825]

Great video very well explained

[@angelajohnson-filer6202]

Wow! I just saw this video, and you did a terrific job with that repair! Awesome job!

[@pH7screwtube]

Thumbs up my friend! I have never had to deal with this exact situation, but I am sure I will need to repair plastic the same way in the future.

[@petefroud5308]

Nice fix Bob .Worked a treat.

[@doublewide6]

Seems to be really strong. I'm surprised. I don't see it breaking.

[@nancychong4650]

Bravo for your work.