How to Repair a Cracked Front Bumper Lower Guard?
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In fact, scratches on the bumper can be repaired by yourself. For minor scratches on the bumper, a simple polish can make them less noticeable. If the paint is chipped, you can buy a touch-up pen and apply it yourself. After applying the paint like nail polish, add a gloss wax. When the bumper is subjected to significant force, it may dent. Some say pouring hot water over it can help repair the dent. For repairing a cracked bumper, first use plastic welding rods to weld the cracked area, then level it, apply paint, and polish it after the paint dries.
Once, the lower guard plate of my front bumper got damaged when I scraped against the curb while parking. At the time, I noticed the damage wasn't too severe, so I decided to fix it myself. The guard plate is mainly made of plastic and serves to protect the chassis from direct impact. If it's badly damaged, water or dust can get in, affecting other components. The repair method is quite simple: first, rinse off the dirt with clean water, then dry it with a hair dryer. Apply plastic welding adhesive to small cracks, and once the adhesive dries, it will basically restore the original condition. But remember not to spray water on the damaged area to avoid making it worse. If you don't want to do it yourself, you can buy a new guard plate to replace it—they usually cost between a few dozen to a little over a hundred yuan, and installation just requires a screwdriver. After checking, I also found that low tire pressure can make the guard plate more prone to hitting the ground, so now I check the tire pressure weekly to prevent this. Usually, driving carefully to avoid potholes can save a lot of trouble. Delaying repairs might lead to chassis corrosion, which would be time-consuming and costly.
