Repairing a front bumper...

[vectorsc]

I just bought a BMP Rs1 kit for $200. It's in sad shape, but nothing unfixable, I think...

One of the questions I do have is what you guys recommend to repair the front valence. It has a tear in it at the top that the previous-previous owner put in it to make it fit his car right. I don't get it, but ach so. The bumper is rather flexible, so I won't be using fiberglass.

Also, do any of you exactly what size the tool is to take off the front and rear bumpers. Some sort of torx socket, methinks.

[erik325i]

Also, do any of you exactly what size the tool is to take off the front and rear bumpers. Some sort of torx socket, methinks.

Some cars have allen bolts and others are torx. If I recall correctly it is a 10mm allem and a T55 torx.

-Erik

[FredK]

Yeah, if it's Torx, it's T-55.

[cactusjacks1]

Go to your local auto paint supply house & get some Fusor 142. It is a structural as well as cosmetic adhesive. It's a little bit pricy but well worth it & does a fantastic job.

[ivo316]

I had to fix my front spoiler, and I used a product from loctite, it's like super glue but it dries like rubber and stays that way, so far the spoiler has been on the car for 2500 kilometers and it holds well, the product still feels like rubber. ;)

[AndrewBird]

What about plastic epoxy or even plastic welding it? Then just sand it smooth.

[ANDRÜ]

Use fiberglass mat and resin to support the backside. You could use some plactic adhesive if you feel like it, then use filler onthe outside.