What to Do If the Car Bumper is Cracked?

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PatrickFitz
07/29/25 7:52pm
If the car bumper is cracked, it can be repaired by welding. The specific methods are as follows: 1. Remove the screws connecting the bumper to the frame and take off the entire bumper. 2. Use a plastic welding gun to weld from the back of the bumper. Pay attention to moving the welding rod while heating to ensure the welding rod is evenly applied to the crack. 3. If the bumper is deformed, use a heat gun to heat it and push the concave or convex parts back into place while it's hot. Relevant information is as follows: 1. Repairing bumper deformation utilizes the heating rebound characteristic of plastic materials, which is one of the advantages of rubber and plastic bumpers. 2. If the bumper is only slightly deformed due to impact, you can use a hairdryer or hot water to heat the affected area for repair. The plastic will rebound when heated and return to its original shape.
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