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**Boog** · 08-08-2023, 12:46 PM

Someone bumper tagged our 09 Yukon and fled so I have a baseball sized divot to fix. It is torn through in a 3" split and just marred the paint otherwise. Considering my insurance deductible, I am just as well to repair it myself instead of filing a 2nd claim in 4 months. Not good for the old premiums.
I did body and paint 45 years ago and things have changed, a lot.
So, I assume I can use fiberglass to reinforce the back side and the split, then use conventional fillers on the outside. What are the suggested refinish products?
Back in the 70s we used a flex agent in painting urethane type bumper filler panels and such. Still required today?
I would most likely spray the whole cover to avoid trying to blend it in.
I have some urethane clear and activator left from a previous job.

72c20customcamper · 08-08-2023, 07:28 PM

Correct repair would be plastic welding the tear . Flexible fillers are made for scratches and gouges. New paints don’t need flex agents anymore thats why paintless repairs can be made on panels the paint isn’t brittle like the older paints .

hugger6933 · 08-10-2023, 08:32 PM

Boog, Take that cover off heat the dent hammer it out. Then find some bumper cover repair stuff [think sheetrock mesh tape like] reinforce the backside then fill the outside. Now as far as the paint blend it in there is very similar to applying primer[ cover your spot then go out a little farther each following coat. clear the whole bumper.
Now the question you may want to ask is how far would you drive from Searcy to get some help? you can handle it just ask me questions if you do need help I'll try to keep looking for messages. Jim

**Boog** · 08-14-2023, 06:46 AM

Yes, it's not a difficult repair. I am just interested in products needed. Thanks fellas.

Jrainman · 08-18-2023, 12:05 AM

Agree with Custom Camper Plastic welder is the way yo go , I bought one that also 140 amp Arc welds , the unit is small and its 110/220 capable ,so if I need to do a small weld repair or temp repair out of reach . I have used it and it plastic welds and arc welds pretty darn good and it was only $57.00 comes with a bag of staples so your ready to plastic weld right out of the box , Its paid for its self 10x over .

08-08-2023, 12:46 PM	#1
Boog laying low Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Searcy, Ark. USA Posts: 13,023	soft bumper cover repair? Someone bumper tagged our 09 Yukon and fled so I have a baseball sized divot to fix. It is torn through in a 3" split and just marred the paint otherwise. Considering my insurance deductible, I am just as well to repair it myself instead of filing a 2nd claim in 4 months. Not good for the old premiums. I did body and paint 45 years ago and things have changed, a lot. So, I assume I can use fiberglass to reinforce the back side and the split, then use conventional fillers on the outside. What are the suggested refinish products? Back in the 70s we used a flex agent in painting urethane type bumper filler panels and such. Still required today? I would most likely spray the whole cover to avoid trying to blend it in. I have some urethane clear and activator left from a previous job. __________________ Boog 69 Chevy stepside, 358/T350, 4.11 posi, 4.5/4 drop, rallys, poboy driver primer is finer 91 Chevy sportside, Tahoe, Yukon & GMC Crewcab All GM..'nuff said. I stand for the flag and kneel at the cross

08-08-2023, 07:28 PM	#2
72c20customcamper Registered User Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Catskill Mountains,NY Posts: 8,220	Re: soft bumper cover repair? Correct repair would be plastic welding the tear . Flexible fillers are made for scratches and gouges. New paints don’t need flex agents anymore thats why paintless repairs can be made on panels the paint isn’t brittle like the older paints . __________________ Mark 72 c20 custom camper Husky edition, 66 SS396 Chevelle 1964 Hawk, 63 Avanti,62 lark 1969 AMX , 1968 c20 stepside ,85 K20 1977 Suburban sold 68 anniversary.

08-10-2023, 08:32 PM	#3
hugger6933 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Marianna Arkansas Posts: 7,257	Re: soft bumper cover repair? Boog, Take that cover off heat the dent hammer it out. Then find some bumper cover repair stuff [think sheetrock mesh tape like] reinforce the backside then fill the outside. Now as far as the paint blend it in there is very similar to applying primer[ cover your spot then go out a little farther each following coat. clear the whole bumper. Now the question you may want to ask is how far would you drive from Searcy to get some help? you can handle it just ask me questions if you do need help I'll try to keep looking for messages. Jim

08-14-2023, 06:46 AM	#4
Boog laying low Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Searcy, Ark. USA Posts: 13,023	Re: soft bumper cover repair? Yes, it's not a difficult repair. I am just interested in products needed. Thanks fellas. __________________ Boog 69 Chevy stepside, 358/T350, 4.11 posi, 4.5/4 drop, rallys, poboy driver primer is finer 91 Chevy sportside, Tahoe, Yukon & GMC Crewcab All GM..'nuff said. I stand for the flag and kneel at the cross

08-18-2023, 12:05 AM	#5
Jrainman Registered User Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: North East PA Posts: 682	Re: soft bumper cover repair? Agree with Custom Camper Plastic welder is the way yo go , I bought one that also 140 amp Arc welds , the unit is small and its 110/220 capable ,so if I need to do a small weld repair or temp repair out of reach . I have used it and it plastic welds and arc welds pretty darn good and it was only $57.00 comes with a bag of staples so your ready to plastic weld right out of the box , Its paid for its self 10x over .



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