I have a vertical crack in a lower portion of my front bumper cover. Three inch crack in a some what hidden area. While at Northern Tool today, I noticed a plastic welder setup (with an assortment of plastic rods) for $70... and thought DIY! Has anyone performed this procedure before and do any of you know which plastic/polymer the front bumper cover is constructed of? Thanks.
The mobile bumper repair service that one of my local dealers uses for their used cars, charges less than $200 to repair most minor to moderate bumper damage. And that price includes doing whatever paintwork needed bring the bumper to like-new condition. For just a small amount more, I would consider having the job done professionally.
Thanks for the info fellas. Think I will do it myself. More fun that way. Besides, I have 185K on my 2004. Not worth much if I sell it and definitely wouldn't trade it in. So I am not worried about perfect, just want to repair the crack. Cars are tools to me, nothing more. My typical MO is to buy a car and drive it until the wheels fall off. Once, quite literally. Well, one wheel anyway. For $70 I can have my own plastic welder. For this project and for any future endeavors. Besides, it might just turn out to be a bit of fun.