Bumper Repairs

[waveydavey]

I've started preparing the S6 front bumper I bought a while back from Raymor and have found there are a few areas of stress cracks from parking bumps and star crazing from stone impacts. Am I correct in saying that I'll need to grind these out fully, repair with fibreglass putty and then top skim with bumper filler? Does the whole area need grinding out or just the crack chasing with a Dremel?

I've not done 'glass repairs before so I thought it best to check it out with the pros before I dive in and make a mess.

To keep this thread relevant to S2s I've got the same on my S2 rear bumper and I'll be fixing that later in the year.

Cheers

David

[re2500]

I do repairs with a heat gun, a plastic welding nozzle and ABS filler rods. Grind a groove where the crack is and fill the groove with ABS. Grind flat and fill if required. As strong as new then... requires a bit of practice and a heat gun capale of 350deg C...

[waveydavey]

Is that sort of kit available and affordable for DIY repairs? I have a feeling the wifes hairdryer isn't going to give out enough heat.

[Flat on my back]

Look out for a Steinel HG 2310 LCD...that's what i'm trying.