Thread #3021

molding bumpers help

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ap716January 31, 2007
#41267

molding bumpers help

does anyone know how to mold 2 bumpers together? i want to mold another bumper to the extra oem bumper i have laying around.
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does anyone know how to mold 2 bumpers together? i want to mold another bumper to the extra oem bumper i have laying around.
CaoboyJanuary 31, 2007
#41269
fiberglass, heat gun, and jb weld.
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fiberglass, heat gun, and jb weld.
ap716January 31, 2007
#41273
so jb weld the bumpers together, then use a heat gun to warp it so it looks right, then fiberglass and bondo the two bumpers? do you recommend a good heatgun for around 20-30 bux?
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so jb weld the bumpers together, then use a heat gun to warp it so it looks right, then fiberglass and bondo the two bumpers? do you recommend a good heatgun for around 20-30 bux?
DXJPJanuary 31, 2007
#41278
DUDE forget all the above advice

JB weld on pp or urethane right.

Fiberglass hahahahaha

Your going to have to identify the plastic used there is procedures for each individual plastic. you may be able to find a kit but likely not. I would say start with an epoxy that will bond the two together and then find a compatible putty to smooth it out.

Another way is to plastic weld the two together. Some use a heater like a soldering iron and the new ones use hot air. there is specific rods for this. remember you need to clean it really good with solvent and remove any paint to get a good adhesion.

Once you have your product I would suggest reinforcing the back of it as well this can be done with aluminum mesh and epoxy.

What you don't want is to do all the work and have it crack out in a day or so. Guarantee that the ABOVE help would fall off in a few days.
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DUDE forget all the above advice

JB weld on pp or urethane right.

Fiberglass  hahahahaha

Your going to have to identify the plastic used there is procedures for each individual plastic.  you may be able to find a kit but likely not.  I would say start with an epoxy that will bond the two together and then find a compatible putty to smooth it out.

Another way is to plastic weld the two together.  Some use a heater like a soldering iron and the new ones use hot air.  there is specific rods for this.  remember you need to clean it really good with solvent and remove any paint to get a good adhesion.

Once you have your product I would suggest reinforcing the back of it as well this can be done with aluminum mesh and epoxy.

What you don't want is to do all the work and have it crack out in a day or so.  Guarantee that the ABOVE help would fall off in a few days.
firelizardJanuary 31, 2007
#41316
What about attaching fiberglass to OEM bumper? Y'know, for those aftermarket bumpers that aren't urethane
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What about attaching fiberglass to OEM bumper? Y'know, for those aftermarket bumpers that aren't urethane
OnTopJanuary 31, 2007
#41354
still need help?
OEM-to-OEM
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fiberglass to fiberglass

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still need help?
OEM-to-OEM
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fiberglass to fiberglass

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ap716January 31, 2007
#41421
wow thats good work ontop, but yea i can use any help from experienced people. like what are some steps and material you used?
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wow thats good work ontop, but yea i can use any help from experienced people. like what are some steps and material you used?
OnTopFebruary 1, 2007
#41479
bonding two bumpers together is easy but it requires quite a bit of skill to do so. tell me what skills do you possess? the tools you'll need:
-rivet gun/ alu rivets
-small die grinder with a cutoff wheel
-jig saw
-Duramix applicator or Fuzor applicator for glue
-string
-seamstress tape
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bonding two bumpers together is easy but it requires quite a bit of skill to do so. tell me what skills do you possess? the tools you'll need:
-rivet gun/ alu rivets
-small die grinder with a cutoff wheel
-jig saw
-Duramix applicator or Fuzor applicator for glue
-string
-seamstress tape
CaoboyFebruary 1, 2007
#41524
yeah sorry...that was kind of a joke...i didn't think you would take it seriously.
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yeah sorry...that was kind of a joke...i didn't think you would take it seriously.
ap716February 1, 2007
#41580
OnTop;41479 wrote:tell me what skills do you possess?

i've repaired some of my kits by fiberglassing, sanding, and bondo and made a few sets of test eyebrows. i know how to blackhouse headlights, and i've retrofited my headlights. im willing to learn for my mistakes along the way of doing this.
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[QUOTE=OnTop;41479]tell me what skills do you possess? [/QUOTE]
i've repaired some of my kits by fiberglassing, sanding, and bondo  and made a few sets of test eyebrows. i know how to blackhouse headlights, and i've retrofited my headlights. im willing to learn for my mistakes along the way of doing this.
jstyleFebruary 1, 2007
#41601
firelizard;41316 wrote:What about attaching fiberglass to OEM bumper? Y'know, for those aftermarket bumpers that aren't urethane


I would like to know this too.

I need to extend both ends of my OEM rear bumper so they can meet the "new" shape of my flares.

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks.
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[QUOTE=firelizard;41316]What about attaching fiberglass to OEM bumper? Y'know, for those aftermarket bumpers that aren't urethane[/QUOTE]

I would like to know this too.

I need to extend both ends of my OEM rear bumper so they can meet the "new" shape of my flares.

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks.