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DIY 98/02 Corolla Hybrid Front Bumper DIY

Discussion in 'Exterior' started by TOYROLLA99, May 25, 2013.

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    Goldy Well-Known Member

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    What about the front edge, how are you going to fill the gap?
    Goldy, Jun 14, 2013
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    well thats the thing, u see im fusing it on both sides and making sure to get really deep with the solderer, once i sand it down it will look pretty good i think
    Added: Jun 15, 2013 at 12:12 AM
    like im making sure theres no gaps or air pockets with the melted plastic too
    TOYROLLA99, Jun 15, 2013
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    So you won't need Bondo?
    Goldy, Jun 15, 2013
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    id certainly hope not, naw im putting a thick enough layer of melted plastic over the crack so all it will need is a decent sanding
    Added: Jun 15, 2013 at 12:24 AM
    btw it would be nice if once this project is done, it gets a nice clean up, at least in the posts before the completion xD
    TOYROLLA99, Jun 15, 2013
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    OIC... nice. Yeah my bondo cracked.
    Goldy, Jun 15, 2013
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    yea, i knew right from the get go using bondo wouldnt be a good idea, even the bondo god (cbass) himself told me to steer clear of it, however i hear they have this spray bomdo thats designed specifically for application to flexible surfaces
    TOYROLLA99, Jun 15, 2013
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    Nice, I need that!
    Goldy, Jun 15, 2013
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    Added: Jun 15, 2013 at 12:45 AM
    1st, you shouldn't be....
    2nd, Your thinning the material every time you use heat around the area...what happens when you heat up a plastic bag? it gets small and weak...
    3rd, You basically melting plastic, letting it dry and then adding another layer of plastic on top of that, once you start sanding, junks will start falling off
    4th, dont use that spray crap, fuck man, excuse me ryan...i dont hate you, your cool man but fuck were you ignoring me when we talked in person? Autozone and home depot sell this plastic/resin/glue in 1 that swivel down to mix properly and create a good adhesive on the outside part...


    Thats it, im sorry but ive fixed many, MANY plastic bumpers in auto collision class and i know how this stuff works...Im done, gonna go eat a donut now...
    cBass, Jun 15, 2013
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    lol owned
    Goldy, Jun 15, 2013
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    I'll be cleaning this up once the bumper is complete. cBass we know that you know how to do it, but this is Ryan's thread. If his bumper falls apart from his construction, we'll put a disclaimer at the bottom. Feel free to make your own DIY as well.
    MacktasticSlick, Jun 15, 2013
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    Good idea.
    Goldy, Jun 15, 2013
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    He asked for it up there ^^ plus it was just an idea I had.
    MacktasticSlick, Jun 15, 2013
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    Yeah, you're a good mod, I'm glad I made you one :)
    Goldy, Jun 15, 2013
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    You hear that Goku!!!
    MacktasticSlick, Jun 15, 2013
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    :fyeah:
    Goldy, Jun 15, 2013
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    Master Dicklet: Gold-approved moderator.
    MacktasticSlick, Jun 15, 2013
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    what is this you speak of? like the name of it? im currently mocking mine up and was going to go the melting plastic route, but if this is works much better, then im all for it.
    Milky, Jun 15, 2013
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    Go to autozone, its made by SEM and it says plastic bumper on it...the tube also has a swivel straw....Its more like a filler than a adhesive, its a better substitute to bondo.....bondo will have a harder time bonding with plastic.
    cBass, Jun 15, 2013
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    going to az tomorrow to look for it.
    Milky, Jun 15, 2013
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    TOYROLLA99, Jun 15, 2013
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    Dont listen to him bro. You took this project by the balls and went for it.
    MacktasticSlick, Jun 15, 2013
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    dont listen to me? :please: 2 years of fixing plastic bumpers yo....
    cBass, Jun 20, 2013
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    Dude we get it. You have a little experience in an area, and are now the best in the world.
    MacktasticSlick, Jun 20, 2013
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    im over the wire mesh, if it brakes oh well, but gotta fill some holes with somthing..
    TOYROLLA99, Jun 21, 2013
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    That's what he said
    MacktasticSlick, Jun 21, 2013
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    oh my, that must have sucked.. well in my case its deff "what she said" ahahah
    TOYROLLA99, Jun 21, 2013
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    Lol wut. I said he not she
    MacktasticSlick, Jun 21, 2013
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    hahah nvm
    TOYROLLA99, Jun 21, 2013
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    No I think I get it I was just making sure you got what I said. Lol. We all like a good dick joke.
    MacktasticSlick, Jun 21, 2013
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    ah true, well yea i did, was just giving u a hard time (no homo) like i do to people in real life :thumbsup:
    TOYROLLA99, Jun 21, 2013
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