Plastic (?) bumper cracks - can they be repaired?

Duck tape on the back side of the plastic?

 

I am finding the the bumper on my 2010 already looks more banged up and ragged on the bottom than my 2005 did.....I wonder if they changed something else there??

 

Fuzor - Fusor Automotive Aftermarket Products

The ricer boys use it to glue on body mods

 

Fuzor - Fusor Automotive Aftermarket Products

http://www.lordfulfillment.com/upload/RP3014.pdf

The ricer boys use it to glue on body mods

 

I have two cracks (both about 2 inches long) on the front of my bumper cover, and the snow seems to also have reaped havoc on the wheelwell liner (Front Passenger side), as it is no longer there.

Seems that having a low ground clearance is very bad for driving in snow of any depth. Anyone know the cost to replace the wheel fender liner? I have been hearing around $500 to replace the bumper cover and repaint it to match the rest of my Blizzard baby

 

Thanks for the suggestion mgb4tim, I'll be trying that glue come spring. Had my car since December and at some point have put 2 cracks in it about 4" apart.

I've had run-ins with car-cicles (boulders of ice dropped in the road off of cars and trucks) and had to push through a few snow berms to get in and out of parking spaces, and my own driveway.

Anyone know if BT will be making a skidplate for the GenIII's? I need that as well. I scrape my belly just getting around with all the ice and snow we've had this year. A bit more protection would be well worth the $300.

Lowest car I've ever owned, and my last car was a 4runner so the adjustment about what I can safely "clear" has been a bit painful.

 

Here's what autobody shops use:

3M


And there's a bunch of video's on Youtube of guys using hairdryers with some cool results. But the 3M Automix works excellent. Still needs to be painted though.

 

If you don't want trouble down the road, the only choice is to replace anything plastic that has a crack or hole in it.

 

I figure it's just going to keep getting beat up. I'm less concerned about looks then I am about structural. It's tough having a piece that low, be so weak.

 

So continuing on with this thread, I have a bit more than a crack... pictures attached for viewing pleasure. Can I repair this myself with some sort of adhesive, and if so which one? I'm a little wary because the piece actually holds down the part of the wheel fender... any suggestions are welcome!

 

An old thread, but better to reply here than start anew, right?

I just got a 2010 Prius, and found the small rip (see attached) in the corner of the front bumper.

If I understand correctly, the bumper is pretty easily removed, and I guess I'll try glue or epoxy after roughing-up the interior. Maybe add a thin reinforcing material to the inside.

Any better ideas? Thanks...Lyle

 

lol, how do you go from "cracked" to completely torn the f up!? No, that cannot be repaired properly. You can use some sort of industrial plastic glue, but it'll look awkward.