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Old 17-06-2024, 09:54 PM   #1
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Default XD bumper restorers ? ( SA )

Does any one know of some where in SA that restores these plastic bumpers ?
Hope some one can help.
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Old 17-06-2024, 11:44 PM   #2
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Default Re: XD bumper restorers ? ( SA )

Depending on what's wrong with yours the restoration process is not that hard, you can manipulate the shape with heat, repair tears and rips with mesh and a soldering iron, a bumper reconditioner will only be doing the same thing but charging you for the convenience.

Its just a matter of making sure that the bumper is prepped right, you use the right adhesion primer and flexible filler for any damaged areas, apart from that spraying the texture coat with a varying air pressure will give you different finishes from a lumpy texture with low pressure to a smooth finish with a higher pressure.

https://www.3m.com.au/3M/en_AU/colli...er-repair-sop/

https://www.bodyshoppaintsuppliesbay...-texture-coat/
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Old 18-06-2024, 08:17 AM   #3
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Yep as above.... any crash repair shop is capable though.
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Old 19-06-2024, 12:41 AM   #4
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No damage, I thought of giving it a crack but I don’t want to make it some ones else’s problem if I stuff it up ��

OR has some one in SA got a really good one that doesn’t need any work in the SNOW WHITE ?
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Old 19-06-2024, 06:50 PM   #5
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If in good condition, a good clean and use something like this https://www.smashsupplies.com.au/sho...Black-1lt.html
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Old 19-06-2024, 07:13 PM   #6
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No damage, I thought of giving it a crack but I don’t want to make it some ones else’s problem if I stuff it up ��

OR has some one in SA got a really good one that doesn’t need any work in the SNOW WHITE ?
If it's Sno White it's not factory and has been painted anyway so you might as well just get a panel shop to do it.
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Old 19-06-2024, 07:54 PM   #7
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In Dry Creek Adelaide

https://www.asv.com.au/bumper-bar-an...econditioning/
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Old 19-06-2024, 10:43 PM   #8
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Any idea about their headlight restoration results?
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Old 20-06-2024, 06:49 AM   #9
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Any idea about their headlight restoration results?
Pretty good, how ever not sure how long it actually lasts?????
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If it's Sno White it's not factory and has been painted anyway so you might as well just get a panel shop to do it.
Hm, maybe I haven’t been to clear.
The black has been painted before, structurally it’s fine but it needs re-doing.
In Snow White I mean, that’s the lower and is the cars body colour.
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