Very well done video. Being a DIY, I try to repair things when I can. I prefer 3M products when I can get them. Your products and customer service have done me right many times in the last 4 decades. This video showed me some great tips for this exact type of repair. Thank y'all for taking the time to make this video!
Good luck trying to find a shop that uses this 3M [or any other] process to repair bumper tabs. All of the auto body and restoration shops that I contacted in Maryland said they replace the entire bumper. Also, none knew of any shops that repair bumper tabs.
Nice repair and good video, but its a lot more tedious, expensive, and time consuming than just plastic welding. With a plastic weld there is no masking, adhesion promoter, $$$ adhesive, mixing tips, sanding, masking, or waiting for anything to cure. A set of 6146 Bumper Pliers, the Pin Die, and a plast welder, the whole repair (start to finish) would be about 5 minutes and cost about 50 cents. Most of that time would be prep, which is similar. Another bonus of welding is that you can do a one sided repair. Look how many time he flipped that piece of bumper over, to prep and finish the backside. When working on a whole bumper, you'd be working at weird angles or would have to flip it over several times. Adhesives are not the optimal repair for this damage.
Agree, I guess they are just trying to show examples, but they should have mentioned that there are alternatives like plastic welding that might be more cost and time effective. That being said, can you plastic weld TEO/TPO/Olefin plastics? I am assuming that's probably what he has in the video and the areas where it sanded into the plastic look a lot of TEO/TPO. I think most body shops just automatically throw away anything TEO/TPO and just replace with new since it requires adhesion promoters and is difficult to work with.
I have tabs that are about .010 to .020 thick and are about 3/4” wide by 2” long at the most that are missing. Where would I get the plastic to weld them to the bumper cover?
Our team uses Dynatron Yellow Spreaders. They are made of plastic, and can be used to apply a variety of body fillers, putties, and glazes. You can learn more about the product here: s.3m.com/g6shx9h0
Great video thank you. I have tabs from a 01 Mustang front bumper cover that are very thin. Like .010. Their about the length of have your thumb. Would this product work and be durable for this?
You're welcome! Yes, the 3M™ Super-Fast Repair Adhesive, 04248 would be a great adhesive for that application. It is a recommended adhesive for that kind of repair.
Hi Leviticus -- Please note that the trimmer used in this video is a generic one. Any trimmer you have on hand that will allow you to cut through the material properly can be used.
This is a great 12 minute video to show you all the tools you don't have or need to do this job.
Plastic weld and some tape. Done
We don’t do nigga rig jobs in body shops
Very well done video. Being a DIY, I try to repair things when I can. I prefer 3M products when I can get them. Your products and customer service have done me right many times in the last 4 decades. This video showed me some great tips for this exact type of repair. Thank y'all for taking the time to make this video!
Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts! ❤️
Good luck trying to find a shop that uses this 3M [or any other] process to repair bumper tabs. All of the auto body and restoration shops that I contacted in Maryland said they replace the entire bumper. Also, none knew of any shops that repair bumper tabs.
Watched for work this morning. Great repair.
Ignore the other comments. Thanks for showing how the pros fix bumpers tabs and brackets back to factory spec.
You're welcome! We're glad the explanation was helpful. 😊
Nice repair and good video, but its a lot more tedious, expensive, and time consuming than just plastic welding. With a plastic weld there is no masking, adhesion promoter, $$$ adhesive, mixing tips, sanding, masking, or waiting for anything to cure. A set of 6146 Bumper Pliers, the Pin Die, and a plast welder, the whole repair (start to finish) would be about 5 minutes and cost about 50 cents. Most of that time would be prep, which is similar. Another bonus of welding is that you can do a one sided repair. Look how many time he flipped that piece of bumper over, to prep and finish the backside. When working on a whole bumper, you'd be working at weird angles or would have to flip it over several times. Adhesives are not the optimal repair for this damage.
Agree, I guess they are just trying to show examples, but they should have mentioned that there are alternatives like plastic welding that might be more cost and time effective. That being said, can you plastic weld TEO/TPO/Olefin plastics? I am assuming that's probably what he has in the video and the areas where it sanded into the plastic look a lot of TEO/TPO. I think most body shops just automatically throw away anything TEO/TPO and just replace with new since it requires adhesion promoters and is difficult to work with.
I appreciate you mentioning the plastic weld. Is it gonna be as solid ?
It’s good to have options
I have tabs that are about .010 to .020 thick and are about 3/4” wide by 2” long at the most that are missing. Where would I get the plastic to weld them to the bumper cover?
You should do a video on that very subject to help us along the way thanks
But how can they sell you their shit that way?
Really nice tutorial!
Hi there! Thanks for your positive comments. We're glad to hear this informative video was helpful to you.
Great videos i need this
Heads up guys, all you need is the one product - plastic repair and some plastic (used butter tub or something)
the drilled holes is a good idea.
Thanks for sharing.
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What kind of material is the spreader made out of? I want to find something that will not stick to the adhesive.
Our team uses Dynatron Yellow Spreaders. They are made of plastic, and can be used to apply a variety of body fillers, putties, and glazes. You can learn more about the product here: s.3m.com/g6shx9h0
Great video thank you. I have tabs from a 01 Mustang front bumper cover that are very thin. Like .010. Their about the length of have your thumb. Would this product work and be durable for this?
You're welcome! Yes, the 3M™ Super-Fast Repair Adhesive, 04248 would be a great adhesive for that application. It is a recommended adhesive for that kind of repair.
So all I need is some adhesive that costs more than 2 bumper covers? Sweet
What’s the dispensing gun used for the adhesive?
Hi Leviticus -- It's the 3M Scotch-Weld Dual Drive Manual Applicator.
@@3MCollisionwhat are the trimers he used?
Hi Leviticus -- Please note that the trimmer used in this video is a generic one. Any trimmer you have on hand that will allow you to cut through the material properly can be used.
Great music track. Do you know where it came from for License? thanks
Good video but the background music is very distracting.
Hi there! Thanks for the feedback, we'll keep it in mind for future videos.
It's made in the US OF A!!!
FREEDOM!!!
Good video but no need for background music
Seems like a video to fix parts in a lab. All these unnecessary steps to use products. got bored moved on.
Not realistic not helpful fake damage can't see an actual damage. Useless to show fake damage
Pointless