Cracked bumper from one side to the other // Can it be repaired?

[FishPerson]

Gorilla glue and a paint pen.
i’m a little OCD when it comes to my Mustang.
I would have to get a new bumper.
Good Luck
Sin Loy

Right, I get some are even more OCD about it than me

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[Bear376]

The body shop I use, has a way to plastic weld cracks like that. It takes a skill set that not every shop has, and is still not going to be cheap.

 

[Gregs24]

The body shop I use, has a way to plastic weld cracks like that. It takes a skill set that not every shop has, and is still not going to be cheap.

Yes this. It would still require removing the bumper to do it properly by strengthening from behind. The time and labour may end up more than a replacement though.

 

[Neggytive]

Can that be repaired?

YES

3M makes an excellent bumper repair kit

It requires the cracked area to be "V'd" out and the rear reinforced.

In your case I'd go as far as trying to blend the color in keeping int as low and localized as possible and clear the Whole bumper.

Just be aware many manufacturers are mandating that you can only refinish the bumper once due to various sensors. I have not read up on Ford lately, but you should be able to repair, blend refinish and clear the whole thing.

From what I am seeing the shop cost for a bumper is a bit over $600

Add to that bumper prep and you are looking at a good $800+ for a replacement part, plus overhaul time, repair time, paint time, paint & materials

You are paying the P&M and overhaul time regardless of which route you go, but a GOOD shop should be able to fix that in 3.5 hours plus the kit which should be less than the $800 for the bumper and new bumper prep.

https://www.tascaparts.com/oem-parts/ford-bumper-cover-pr3z17d957baptm

 

[FishPerson]

I decided to take it to bumper doc not far from me. They're reputable and Im able to get it done for $500 repair (orig quote was $650). Its a trade off since that spot on the bumper will split again if strssed enough, much less strength there now. If it fails then Ill have to get a full replacement. Approx $2,000.

 

[FishPerson]

repair is about perfect. Hopefully it lasts. Just another reason to keep the car forever so I dont need to tell a future buyer about it :-D

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