What to do if the bumper has a crack?
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The method to repair a cracked bumper is: 1. Prepare a set of bumper repair tools; 2. Sand the area around the bumper to remove the paint from the damaged part; 3. Use compressed air to blow away dust from the sanded area; 4. Spray plastic cleaning fluid on the sanded area to remove surface dust and impurities; 5. Cut a stainless steel repair mesh of appropriate size and fill it in the crack or hole of the bumper; 6. Use a special soldering iron to heat and initially fix the four corners of the stainless steel repair mesh on the bumper, using scissors to assist in pressing; 7. Use filler repair strips and putty for operation; 8. Use compressed air to cool it down, and after cooling, sanding and dust blowing can be performed; 9. After repeated inspection and filling of repair strips followed by sanding, you can spray paint it yourself.
A few days ago, I accidentally cracked my bumper and felt quite panicked since the car was still new. The crack wasn't big and was located in the middle, so I decided to look up online and try fixing it myself. I bought a car plastic repair kit, which included a cleaner, sandpaper, and plastic adhesive. The steps were to park and turn off the engine, dry the bumper surface, sand the area around the crack, apply the adhesive, and clamp it for half a day to let it dry. After spending the whole afternoon on it, the crack was barely visible, and it only cost me a few dozen yuan, which was quite satisfying. But a reminder: choose weather-resistant adhesive. If the crack is over 5 cm or near a fixed point, don’t DIY—it could be a safety hazard. Safety first!
