i purchased a 14 dollar plastic welder online that came with 400 staples of different sizes. It has been one of the most useful tools i have ever bought. all it does is heat the metal staples, it looks like a drill but it has two prongs in the front where you insert the metal staples. This is a great DIY method of fixing plastic.
Cheap, easy-to-get tools. Very neat on the outside, with no tell-tale signs. With this, I think I can do a better job than those guys in the body shops around here. I'm a perfectionist who's trying to attempt a DIY, and you just gave me the confidence. Thank you. 👍👍
Get a scrap piece of copper pipe, smash 1 end flat, round other so it fits soldering iron and ull have a foot for this work. And also use some stainless screen. It works great and is easy to cut, fit and melt in and is crazy strong. Fixed many kids toys and car parts this way. For more strength use JB weld or fiberglass resin. Or all if u need it.
Nicely done. I had a similar problem with a side panel in my motorcycle. Tab broke off. I bought a new panel and reinforced the tab with an angle bracket and some epoxy. Did the same on the panel in the other side. Been years now and no further breaks.
For anyone who wants a less involved solution, you can place a star washer under the bolt and it will grip the broken tab and hold the bumper in place. Doesn't work 100% of the time, so you may have to do it like this guy did.
Retired master tech here, I enjoyed your style and your repair worked, good job. However the rusty side cutters you used distracts the art of the repair. A metal brush, some WD40 and a wipe down would greatly enhance the ambience of the video.
That's not bad but you can also use some urethane panel bond after grinding both sides for good adhesive you can also add your paper clip if you want it stronger 😉
If it's still not staying in and you just want it fixed, get some 2 part epoxy and painters tape. Tape the edges of the bumper in case the epoxy oozes out. Squirt the two-part epoxy out on a plastic lid or something and stir well. Scoop the mix up and put on another lid ( this is just a further step in mixing). Scoop the epoxy mix up into the bumper tap hole with a popsicle stick. Push in the bumper and tape it up. You may need to have something that you can lean against the bumper to hold it in place. FYI you will never be able to remove your bumper without breaking it probably. But hey it's probably already broken to begin with.
That's not that easy to do for someone that doesn't have a spare plastic under cover and isn't handy with a soldering iron. I had this problem for a couple of years. I just screwed the inside of the bumper to the splash guard. Unfortunately, since my car is lowered, the bumper moved around a lot, and it tore through after several months. I'm running out of spots to screw into, so I tried getting a metal washer and JB welding it to the corner. We'll see how long it lasts. I just did it yesterday.
The bumper tab of my car is hold into the bracket of the fender and i would like to know instead i used something like liquid nail to keep the bumper hold and also i like to used a heavy duty tape to keep the bumper hold for some days. Do you think it will lose after after i took out the tape?
I'm getting a kick out of all the comments lol. Truth is there are many ways to get this done but this repair has been rock solid even after over a year. That's including going through a nasty winter.
Мужик, такой ремонт не очень хороший, на заводском бампере всегда указывается тип пластика из которого он изготовлен, большинство из них прекрасно свариваются при помощи маленького фена с соплом примерно 5мм, при 350 градусах горячего воздуха, тебе только нужно правильно подобрать подходящий тип пластика, это будет лучше так как металл не имеет атгезии с пластиком, к тому же металл намного жёстче и не имеет такой же эластичности. Таким образом ты нагружаешь зану за металлом.
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i purchased a 14 dollar plastic welder online that came with 400 staples of different sizes. It has been one of the most useful tools i have ever bought. all it does is heat the metal staples, it looks like a drill but it has two prongs in the front where you insert the metal staples. This is a great DIY method of fixing plastic.
One of these days I will buy one of those tools. Very handy!
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Great tip and great tool
Cheap, easy-to-get tools. Very neat on the outside, with no tell-tale signs. With this, I think I can do a better job than those guys in the body shops around here. I'm a perfectionist who's trying to attempt a DIY, and you just gave me the confidence. Thank you. 👍👍
I am down with this. I work with plastics and fibreglass. You got me motivated.
That is a great repair. My rear valance is a nightmare with many broken tabs so far as I can see. I'll give this a shot. Thank you
Very clever use of "available stuff" - thanks for sharing info and inspiration! McGiver-esque.
Just did it, worked like a charm .used a piece of a broken plastic shovel i had lol . Thank you
Get a scrap piece of copper pipe, smash 1 end flat, round other so it fits soldering iron and ull have a foot for this work. And also use some stainless screen. It works great and is easy to cut, fit and melt in and is crazy strong. Fixed many kids toys and car parts this way. For more strength use JB weld or fiberglass resin. Or all if u need it.
Nicely done. I had a similar problem with a side panel in my motorcycle. Tab broke off. I bought a new panel and reinforced the tab with an angle bracket and some epoxy. Did the same on the panel in the other side. Been years now and no further breaks.
Wow, came out better than expected, hope it’s still holding up
It's rock solid! Made it through the winter and no issues at all.
I am without words. Amazing home fix and I needed this. !!!!Thank you!!!
For anyone who wants a less involved solution, you can place a star washer under the bolt and it will grip the broken tab and hold the bumper in place. Doesn't work 100% of the time, so you may have to do it like this guy did.
¡Maestro! ¡Guaooo! Excelente reparación, te felicito. Y aunque no se ve por fuera, probablemente pintarlo de blanco habría quedado también muy bien.
simply elegant and awesome repair!
Good stuff. I wonder if metal glue, such as J-B weld,, would have been as effective and quick instead of melting the plastic to glue the shim.
yes epoxy is great
Brilliant! Good staff man! I am going to try this on my mom's car
Thanks To Share Important Information For Bumper Cover Tab Repair Topic.
Wow this is the best bumper Fix. Nice!!!
Retired master tech here, I enjoyed your style and your repair worked, good job. However the rusty side cutters you used distracts the art of the repair. A metal brush, some WD40 and a wipe down would greatly enhance the ambience of the video.
just a great fix all around really nice touch that paperclip and the extra layer of plastic on top that's what makes this a quality repair
Now THIS is a useful video. Good job and thank you!
That's not bad but you can also use some urethane panel bond after grinding both sides for good adhesive you can also add your paper clip if you want it stronger 😉
Awesome tutorial, honestly never thought of this thanks.
HA props for giving purrple cat some exposure!
Amazing Job man! Way better Job then the body shops
Best video out there so far
If it's still not staying in and you just want it fixed, get some 2 part epoxy and painters tape. Tape the edges of the bumper in case the epoxy oozes out. Squirt the two-part epoxy out on a plastic lid or something and stir well. Scoop the mix up and put on another lid ( this is just a further step in mixing). Scoop the epoxy mix up into the bumper tap hole with a popsicle stick. Push in the bumper and tape it up. You may need to have something that you can lean against the bumper to hold it in place. FYI you will never be able to remove your bumper without breaking it probably. But hey it's probably already broken to begin with.
Easy way to scratch paint on your hood. Great job.
1, don't place cover's on-top Of paint work, and 2, point The flame away From the car 👍
Very COoL. Q. Will it also take care of the "hood scratches"? Oh snap! We kid because we love.. Thumbs up!
Awesome as I have the same forester with the same issue 😅
And This Video Is Really Helpful For Me.
1 year later, still holding up?
Any kind of broken plastic can be fixed with a welding gun and special clamps-a very cheap and perfect tool for the workshop
it looks great!
So much entertainment reading all these comments, thanks for the views!
Amazing .. I watching you from Egypt my friend ❤
Going global! lol thanks for watching
Self tapping screw and large washer would do the same thing, but in one minute
And that's what most body shops with experience would do or even any one with common sense would do.
Nice technique sir 👍👍👍👍👍👍
That's not that easy to do for someone that doesn't have a spare plastic under cover and isn't handy with a soldering iron. I had this problem for a couple of years. I just screwed the inside of the bumper to the splash guard. Unfortunately, since my car is lowered, the bumper moved around a lot, and it tore through after several months. I'm running out of spots to screw into, so I tried getting a metal washer and JB welding it to the corner. We'll see how long it lasts. I just did it yesterday.
I know just what you are saying.
In fact I just got done repairing my front bumper with one from the junk yard and it has less burn and fire damages.
It broke off about 2 months ago.
@@aznnp77😂 DAMN IT
Got it JB welded it lasted for 2 months don’t think it’s a good solution.
@@aznnp77read this after I wrote me first reply 😂
cool, innovative solution. how has it held up over time?
I would very much like to know this as well
I would use some sort of stainless steel wire rather than a paper clip because of corrosion issues later on.
Other than that, nice job.
@@alphaomega750 The coverage will never be 100%. You just need one little pin size hole for water to get in.
Stainless welding wire will work
The bumper tab of my car is hold into the bracket of the fender and i would like to know instead i used something like liquid nail to keep the bumper hold and also i like to used a heavy duty tape to keep the bumper hold for some days. Do you think it will lose after after i took out the tape?
Thanks for the idea..
Hell ya..Im needing to do this!
This is genius
You made looks so easy, you are pro.
Really nice but with the price of those tools, you can buy a new bumper. 😁 that’s good for ppl who have those tools.
I agree, its mainly for the views lol
Are they both the same kind of plastic? My Subaru bumper is Polypropylene
nicely done
Nicely done.
I was struggling to figure out what o look for when solving this
Terima kasih
Epic job.
Can I use a candle lighter instead? I don’t have a soldering thing.
Excellent !
Wow nice, thanks
I used a zip tie, it did the trick within seconds.
What if you ever need to get that piece off? That seems like a pain to access after the fact.
Thanks for watching in my next video we're going to address the scratches on my hood
if one side cover tab broken, Is it still possible to solve it this way?
Thanks for tip very pracktical
Pretty cool job..thks jc
Very nice
does the bumper cover go over the tab on the body or under?
In your situation. I would have used a larger washer to fix your issue instead of going your route
It’s been a year since this bumper tab fix, is it still intact? Thanks in advance!
I sold the forester a few months ago but the bumper was solid and the repair held up!
Perfect 👌🏿
I have the same issue with my Kia soul and it’s driving me crazy
You could of found a local body shop, check the dumpster, get the for plastic free.
Amazing thank you
Very nice and clean job. Would the soldering gun that many people use at home to make crafts work?
Oh yeah that will work for sure, it doesn't take a lot of heat to melt that plastic.
@@happywrenchingwhat about a candle lighter? Will that work?
@@prime-novel that should work!
wow That's miracle ^^
What type of rivet did you use to secure it?
A new bumper clip literally can be bought for 10$ on most cars and easy to install....But if your in a jam I guess?
Watch the video and then explain how a bumper clip is going to solve a broken tab.
It's been just over a year since posting this video, how is it holding up?
I'm getting a kick out of all the comments lol. Truth is there are many ways to get this done but this repair has been rock solid even after over a year. That's including going through a nasty winter.
What size of rings You have on the car
Just like me brother I make custom bumper clips 🖇️ for the holes from air freshener
I can hear the MacGyver theme song music playing in the back ground, lol dean Cain would be jealous.
Oh boy 😂
I‘ll give it an hour maybe two 😂😂😂
Thanks sir 🙏
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Nice
What kind of piler/tool did you use to cut bumper at 1:10?
regular electrical cutter?
Dikes
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How'd u know my front bumper has zip ties, lol
Haha, nothing wrong with zip ties!
@@happywrenching know that's right, NEVER have enough lol. But I sure like ur way alot better 🙂
Same haha
bumper is already broken,.. before it has bumped,...
Or just put a screw in from underneath.
Взял и все испортил....
Who works on the car
Мужик, такой ремонт не очень хороший, на заводском бампере всегда указывается тип пластика из которого он изготовлен, большинство из них прекрасно свариваются при помощи маленького фена с соплом примерно 5мм, при 350 градусах горячего воздуха, тебе только нужно правильно подобрать подходящий тип пластика, это будет лучше так как металл не имеет атгезии с пластиком, к тому же металл намного жёстче и не имеет такой же эластичности. Таким образом ты нагружаешь зану за металлом.
Duct tape would work too😂
whatever works i guess
In 35 second i run away if somenody put plastic dirty panel on painted hood... Amd move it by scissors or clamps... It scare me to get out from here.
At ruclips.net/video/dlsBJlhsFuU/видео.html what happened here? Seems like an important step.
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Subaru bumper seems like paper made😅
Что руки страшно показывать перчатки напялил?
Zip tie would of been fine. I've fixed a couple of them that way. Why are you wearing gloves?
This is unamerican. You are supposed to buy a new unpainted bumper dude.
It’s so weird that the Japanese Make Plastic cars
I would just buy an American car
Full nonsense... Why to fix bumber if you ruined hood paintwork 2x more expensive...
Real mens don't wear gloves!