Car Bumper Broken Plastic Tab Repair

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In this video I show you how to rebuild a broken Plastic tab. My bumper keeps coming loose, so something needs to be done to secure it.
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@aromaticpillow 7 месяцев назад

This is the most effective DIY bumper tab repair I could find on RU-vid without having to buy expensive tools. I used an old, rather thick metal screen as my mesh, but your tape looks MUCH easier to use.

@mountaingrandmama 2 года назад

Thank you for creating this video. I came upon it by accident and it just happens that while I was washing my roommates Honda, I noticed that the bumper wasn’t properly attached. Upon further inspection, I saw that the tab was cracked. I am a 62 year young woman who has been doing things that I have never done before with the help of RU-vid! I am in the process of learning the fine art of using compounds, polishes and wax for color correction. This whole deal started while I was washing the 86 Honda to get the dirt off the windows. I was going to borrow it while my car was in the shop. The roof of the car was bleached white. I took a magic eraser to it and found out that wasn’t the paint that was bleached out but the peeling clear coat. Well 3 days later, I got it all off. I learn new things everyday. Maybe today you all learned something from me. If I can do it, you can too. Get comfortable reaching outside your comfort zone. ❤

@Rabiiid Год назад

But you then replaced the clear coat.... Right?

@Bolek_i_Lolek 3 года назад

It's always nice to see people all over the world have good but simple solutions.

@MrMOGHammer Год назад

The Mac Giver solutions always the best.

@SakakiDash 4 года назад

Used to work with plastic repairs, for not being a trained professional i think you did a great job,

@inkandescent3382 Год назад

Hello… @SakakiDash… some people got the touch. One question. Is there a substitution for the tape used in the video?

@aleblanc3547 6 лет назад

Awesome video...this fix verses the cost of a new replacement part is astronomical, and I've seen more than one car with a bumper flapping in the breeze. Thanks Bob...you always come up with the neatest things that we can all apply to our lives.

@DVTOM 3 года назад

a zip tie works great as a filler. Very strong once cooled and flexible.

@michaelmclaren1333 3 года назад

I used 8 zip ties on my sons 09 dodge avenger last year and they are still holding strong. And we live in one of the coldest and 10 feet of snow every year. The salt eats up anything it touches I will replace them before this coming winter.

@greatestytcommentator 2 года назад

Cheap Black DVD cases are Way good we used instead of Glass Fibre Mess... Same Solvent melts and bonds that stuff into Rock Hard Plastic base for repairs and can be easily cut and shaped!

@dougjones4987 Год назад

@@michaelmclaren1333thanks a bunch for the tip. I have do this same repair on my bumper

@michaelmclaren1333 Год назад

@@greatestytcommentator I never even thought about using those! Tyvm!

@robertmahaney2854 3 года назад

Great video , it’s great to see people think out of the box, I instill that to me son who is a novice car restorer all the time. if you can’t find or afford a part , you invent one or invent a tool to fix or make a part. again great job! It’s very rewarding when you can do something like this regardless the size of the job. Thank you

@marcroe2420 4 года назад

I just got a $1200 quote for my wife's 2011 Toyota Sienna bumper so this video is a lifesaver! thanks!

@KBDxTokyo Месяц назад

1,200 for a 2011 Toyota bumper quote is crazy. It’s always better to learn and do it yourself

@CANTORPASION 3 года назад

very simple and very easy to repair but many do not want to fix, I love to fix without having to pay and use what is within my reach, love this video, thank you man, 10 stars .

@bigBSdetector 2 года назад

Recently repaired my zero turn rear axle after it broke a year ago. You are my hero!!!! Could not have done it without your help! You make great videos!! Straight forward, no nonsense! Essential info and no b.s.!! Keep up the good work, man! You are legitimately helping people!!

@ivanha2885 Год назад

Hi it a good video. I like to know what is the name of that tape call and where can u buy it thank

@funcool32 3 года назад

I have just one criticism... sorry. Bumpers are typically made from thermoplastics such as polycarbonate, ABS, PBT, polypropylene or a combination of a couple, e.g. PC/ABS or PC/PBT alloys. A coffee cup lid is typically made from polypropylene or polystyrene. For the longest lasting bond, you should always look for the little recycle symbol printed somewhere on the inside of the bumper. It will have a number within the symbol, like a 4 or 5, and sometimes state below it the plastic... PC/PBT for instance. This is for recycling purposes, but also tells you what type of plastic your bumper is. The numbers represent a plastic, but usually if it's an alloy, it will have a number 7. I've fixed motorcycle fairings and had to order plastic alloy welding rods of exactly the same material, as this will provide the best strength, longest lasting bond. It could be that you got lucky and used a polypropylene lid on a polypropylene bumper. Good job anyway, but that is my only advice. Hope it is helpful.

@kerry9125 3 года назад

@@PeterFeltersnatch852 Sounds like you're the one who likes to criticize. He was just giving some very useful info about thermowelding alike kinds of plastics on bumpers.

@funcool32 3 года назад

@@PeterFeltersnatch852 it's not just about how good it looks. What about how long it lasts? You really are a simple man.

@kerry9125 3 года назад

@@funcool32 simple man is clearly a simple child. Don't waste your time with him.

@mountaingrandmama 2 года назад

@@PeterFeltersnatch852 He is just taking it to a higher level that is all. No criticism but education. Makes sense. Don’t let your ego get in the way of learning something. I do understand your motivation. Your respect for the man who created this video and did a good repair not being an expert working with plastics. So now we have an expert give us some of his wisdom bam! We are benefit for sharing. It is sweet that your respect shined thru.

@PeterFeltersnatch852 2 года назад

@@kerry9125 do you always talk behind people's backs? Criticize who? Are you okay. ...

@robertlee4172 2 года назад

Love it when a plan comes together. I've done some unorthodox repairs on a few things around the house, like Popsicle sticks for shims on outdoor lamp fixtures, and plastic juice bottle handles for chair repairs. Some of them lasted for more than10 years.

@johnrazor8720 6 лет назад

My dad was an auto body repairman for over 40 years and he would have been proud to turn that out of his shop. Congrats!!!!

@doublewide6 6 лет назад

Thanks that is quite a compliment.

@taysinspired5787 2 года назад

Best plastic repair video!!!! I grew up having that filament tape around the house. I never thought to use it on cars... wow AWESOME!!!

@Mysterymeeet 5 лет назад

I've been doing auto body for 26 years. This is a great job sire

@aidanjohns5989 3 года назад

It's spelt sir you dumb fuck

@kuya_akie 3 года назад

@@aidanjohns5989 "Sire" is still a correct term lmao get off youtube and go to school. You're obviously under the age of 13 if name calling and trying to correct people is what you do

@FlyyProductionss 3 года назад

@@aidanjohns5989 *spelt*

@MrGoosePit 6 лет назад

Using that tape is a great idea. The bumper looks great, should hold pretty good!

@p8litework717 5 лет назад

Great job man! You just gave me the idea to do the same on my front bumper. Keep it up! Very well explained video!

@suffa07 2 года назад

Awesome! And yes, the superglue/baking soda would have easily held up.

@NienTexas 2 месяца назад

Dear Friend. It's really good job. Thanks. I had learned a lot with that. One again thanks

@Penny913 5 лет назад

I have the same issue with my front bumper and was thinking of reinforcing the tabs somehow and I couldn’t think of the best way to do it! Thank you for your great ideas!!!! I can’t wait to go try this on my car this weekend! I will post some pics!

@30guarino Год назад

Well it's been 3 years and how did it go Penny?

@JoseDiaz-er4ww Год назад

Thank you so much!!! My car has the same at the front bumper, at first I hadn't idea how to fix it, and the workshop was more than $100 just for sticking it. I prefer your solution.

@tessaroster9608 3 года назад

I was looking on here on how to properly remove a rear bumper to paint. My 08 Civic is in almost perfect condition except the exterior paint is chipping. In addition, both rear and front bumpers were missing clips. The previous owner backed/drove into the curb and pulled them out. I have been using a "S#!T-ton" of zip-ties...but now that I have seen this...I'm juiced to fix it without the cost/time of replacing. Thank you...THANK YOU...THANK YOU!!

@yhuide7521 3 года назад

smart cheap fixing, thumbs up for your "easy" fix idea.

@ChutneyInc. Год назад

thank you for sharing. i need to do this to my miata. brand new bumper 450 dollars ruined after i lowered my car. tried to use quick release tabs but couldn't get those to line up on either side. I've been considering this so again thank you for the confidence boost

@alexhutchison4517 3 года назад

Beautiful! You made this 3 years ago, and, it came up on my YT home page, just as I needed this kind of info! Fantastic job, and, you just saved me 1-200 bucks! Thanks!

@mikeoxbig4705 5 лет назад

150 "Thumbs down"? This was informative and diligently explained. Great job and thanks for sharing.

@willemstreutgers1154 5 лет назад

Thumbs down might be from guys who wants to sell bumpers.

@talon1706 5 лет назад

Must be the after market parts sellers. ;)

@talon1706 5 лет назад

@Couch Professional Why did you care enough to comment about it?

@Scott.Farkus 5 лет назад

All the thumbs downs are from "Welders" who don't how to do anything but weld and think they know everything, because they know how to weld.

@mikeymike9616 5 лет назад

Awesome job, looks almost brand new!

@ljaysperspective1775 5 лет назад

Very nice trick, the bumper on my 99 Ford F150 was hit and now i have the same issue. I thought of attaching a piece of plastic and using JB Weld wich also bonds very well, but ur method appears as effective. Thx for sharing the vid, very helpful IMO. Just cant run to the dealer for every little issue.

@kozmaprutkov2202 3 года назад

Thanks for sharing the video. Your method was pretty innovative and ingenuous and addition of the meshed tape to the equation definitely helped. It stabilized the plastic piece you tried to attach to the bumper, freed your other hand and made the area you tried to fix more accessible for using the soldering iron (to tack the plastic piece you made).

@gregorypiercesr.794 2 года назад

Great job! I have fixed a handful of bumper covers and the tape is a nice addition. 👍👍

@onemat2000 5 лет назад

New sub here. I have the same issue with my front bumper fascia on my Honda Fit. . Thanks for this great video. I'm going substitute JB weld for plastics for the heat melt part. I bought the car two weeks ago and the front fascia issue has been bugging me. I was first thinking of using a plastic or rubber washer but I like your use of the coffee can lid much better! Thanks!

@12341walkman 6 лет назад

You are the man Bob !!! I love you video's, they have helped me many times in the past. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge and abilities.

@doublewide6 6 лет назад

No problem.

@TheMezzy712 5 лет назад

Thanks for sharing. FYI zip ties are also great to use to melt as they come in different size and color. Cheers.

@Pdpawlak 6 лет назад

3m or bondo makes a small kit for bumper repair. Worked excellent for my car. Same tab issue as you. Just has to sand it down so the top isn’t so high like you were mentioning

@doublewide6 6 лет назад

Good to know.

@AllAmericanDreamChaser Год назад

I sure miss the old steel chrome bumpers! Great video! 👍

@NewmanTractor 5 лет назад

Great video brother! It's really incredible what you can do with plastic welders and filler strips ! It came out amazing! Thanks for the hack! We just did a super similar video on repairing a fiberglass bumper this week! Thanks for sharing your experience and keep em coming!

@LonaPhilosophicus 4 года назад

Have the same problem with my bumper, thank you for the good advice and creative way of problem solving.

@gregorypiercesr.2769 6 лет назад

Great job using the tape to reinforce the weld. Been welding bumpers for years and it works great and saves $$$!

@yassineahssina8772 5 лет назад

Hi good

@piratepete-thetruthisforevery1 5 лет назад

Great video and weld technique! I have a few plastic garden chairs I welded last year that need to be re-repaired, I'll use the mesh on them next time and it will probably be way stronger. Thumbs up! 👍🏼

@mijaresaldo Год назад

Great repair! Thanks for the video. Have a 2000 Odyssey with the front bumper falling. Will try this.

@alanwilson2073 5 лет назад

Dude, that was a totally AWESOME repair!!! I follow your line of thinking and your reasoning. Makes a lot of sense.

@113tidbits 3 года назад

Looks like a really good economical fix. My problem is the clips were ripped from the bumper cover. So I'm looking for a bonding agent to apply plastic on plastic to adhere bumper cover to frame.

@DennisNedryisStillAlive 4 года назад

That’s crazy. I just curbed my front bumper on my Honda Civic Si and the plastic tab on the front bumper is broken just like this. Thanks for the video man! I can only hope I can repeat your craftsmanship when trying to make this look as nice as you did lol

@carlospajuelo7748 5 лет назад

thank you for all the details you made a great job, They should teach in the bodyshop schools.

@dazzahaywood3298 24 дня назад

Good idea this my front ones exactly the same so gonna have ago at mine. Just got get a soldering iron. Watched from the uk 🇬🇧

@jjparody8257 6 лет назад

I have been watching your brilliant fixes for some time now. Coincidentally, I have also been exposed to the orthopedic world a good deal during the last year or so because a family member has required major joint repair. I did much video research for her before we chose a Doc & a procedure. All that to say that there is no question that you could have been a skilled surgeon had you chosen that career path.

@doublewide6 6 лет назад

My wife always says that. If it wasn't for all the book work and time spent getting the degree.

@edwinoliveras8221 2 года назад

Very , very helpful video. Thank you my friend. It takes somebody really smart and creative to do something like this. I'm impressed. Thank you !! Your friend from Puerto Rico, Edwin Oliveras

@geebee7197 4 года назад

Hi just came across your video I had the same problem on the same car and on the same side a while ago I used the super glue and baking soda fix,It worked really good, I found that taking the wheel off and drilling up the hole was in the perfect spot, The way you repaired looked as if it worked real good so two ways to repair Fit bumper. Thanks

@luvdirt 2 года назад

Epoxy a stainless steel washer on the bottom side. Grind one side of the washer flat as needed to fit.

@eddted2876 3 года назад

You can also do without welding. Adhesive glues work/ permatex sold at auto body supplies sell it or Auto Zone stores may have it too

@pawankumarchohan 4 года назад

Very good and neat job done by you friend. I am sure it will hold last as it appears. You are really did a great economical job for your car without wasting hard money on a new part, which sucks a big amount. Thanks and best of luck. Regards

@michaeldimaria1090 2 года назад

nice job- looks great- be careful of those fumes!!

@retiredhappy466 3 года назад

Innovation at its finest. Great solution.

@JavierPaillalef 2 года назад

I just wanna ask you a question about the result of the repair: Did it last until now? I know it's been a while, but I've made some repairs of that kind, and at first they seem to be ok, but with just one little shock, they're broken again.

@erlpen2016 4 года назад

thank you for such a nice video...i have a problem with both of the ends of my bumper on a 2008 honda accord...and i didn't want to buy a whole new bumper just because of those torn holes...

@Nyck461 Год назад

Congratulations for you idea and your job. You did great and your video was very professional. I have a similar problem on my 2015 Subaru where the wheel liner joint the body of the car. I will certainly use this idea. Again, congratulations.

@Jazzhog 3 года назад

I just ran across this clip and your demo is great. However, in MHO, that alternate repair is not worth the effort. Replacing the plastic fastener with J-type speed nut and a hex head screw with a spinning washer will do nicely. Thanks for sharing...

@ronnietan516 3 года назад

This has been an excellant home DIY repair with available equipment. Thanks for the demo.

@BrucesShop 6 лет назад

I am sure you have saved your family a lot of money through the years. Great Job. A coffee lid filler rod SWEET.

@doublewide6 6 лет назад

I imagine. I should make some more of those filler strips why I still have the lid that plastic melts and spreads perfect.

@albertodarla715 3 года назад

Good job and a great fix! I have the same issue with my bumper. Watching you from Romania. Thanks for sharing.

@WilliamImSpecialized 3 года назад

I also had a loose bumper, I used indusrial commercial clear silicone glue and its been three winters up in canada and it has not come loose.I also had somebody back into it and i was surprise it did not come loose or come off. The way i did it was i tape it with duct tape to hold the bumper up to the body and used the silcone glue and left the tape on for three days for it to cure and filled the remaing gap after i took the tape off.used cooking oil to remove the tape glue.

@rickb8808 5 лет назад

Lowe's in their hardware dept. miscellaneous drawers sells plastic washers in different sizes. Range from 1/32 to 1/8 inch thicknesses. They weld real good and I've even used JB Weld which works great.

@gregorypiercesr.794 2 года назад

Nice option!👍

@kujo2033 2 года назад

Professional way of doing it🏆 I usually just glue the bumper to the retainer 🤣🤣

@theforestisdark9676 2 года назад

Amazing video it's very difficult to find videos on these little details for cars.

@gregwells2331 6 лет назад

DW6 great fix. Auto body shops make a fortune repairing plastic bumpers, so it is awesome when you can fix your own. Plastic welding is a very cost effective way to repair them. I have fixed may of them out of my shop up here in Canada. Thanks for sharing!

@doublewide6 6 лет назад

Thanks for the great feedback.

@inkandescent3382 Год назад

Hello… @gregwells2331… Is there a substitution for the tape used in the video? I mean something that could be a little bit better.

@angelajohnson-filer6202 5 лет назад

Wow! I just saw this video, and you did a terrific job with that repair! Awesome job!

@freddycallo7728 Год назад

Gracias , muy amable por compartir tus conocimientos llenos de experiencia, Gracias desde Peru . Traducciones: Thank you, very kind for sharing your knowledge full of experience, Thank you from Peru

@HazenMire 4 года назад

Just finished the exact same repair job on my Corolla. I used a few layers of Fiberglass+Expoxy to restore the area. The tape is a great suggestion. Looks very easy and clean to work with. Wish I thought of it before I bought the Bondo brand Fiberglass weave from my local advance auto which left a mess of fraying ends and loose strands.

@WAsmellycat 4 месяца назад

Best DIY bumper sag fix vid on YT - thank you!

@doublewide6 3 месяца назад

Glad it helped!

@prnc2131331 3 месяца назад

FYI JB weld will also give you a strong and solid hold. You can find it at any locat auto parts store or Wal-Mart and it's not expensive.

@johnnyfonseca8412 5 лет назад

I didn't understand all that you said, because I speak Spanish, but followed the idea of the video and it`s very good

@normanstephens5391 Год назад

Sorry I thought I was suggesting your video to a current 2023 channel. Too much drink affecting my co ordination, Again. Great video by the way.

@SANGY4ALL 5 лет назад

13:20....when they start clicking in...it's an orgasmic sound....awesome job

@misterservicepro9407 5 лет назад

Right😆😆😆😆

@MrKkdkk 4 года назад

Ikr! That was CRISP!

@aususer415 5 лет назад

I know this is an old thread but you might be interested to know that most bumpers are ABS - you can get ABS filament for 3D printers from everywhere... It's perfect for this job... Temps are about 300oC to melt it... Keep that tip in mind when next your thinking plastic weld

@TruthHurtLiars 5 лет назад

Aus User exactly! Or you can use a piece of plastic from a scrapped bumper as filler.

@fredygonzalez962 3 года назад

You inspired me to get my bumper fixed myself using my creativity.. way to go great video 👍

@israelferja3569 Год назад

Gracias amigo saludos desde México... Excelente trabajo... Felicitaciones al camarógrafo y por supuesto a tu paciencia

@osvankerck 5 лет назад

I have the same car (honda fit) same color with the same problem in the same side... Thaks a lot from Argentina!

@CitizenPerkins 4 года назад

I have that _exact_ same problem on my driver's side front panel. The darn plastic loop broke in half and the screw no longer holds the panel. I like what you did but I may need to do it using glue to "weld" a support piece just beneath the affected area. Thanks for the How To! 👍👍

@drumbyte 10 месяцев назад

Amazing how strong it turned out!

@victorogorman660 Год назад

Good fix well done shows what u can do when u put ur mind to v job. I'm going to have a go at one plastic bolt tab on front bumper. I will c if I can weld with cable tie. Lol. All v best from UK.

@Rolando.Ortega Год назад

Buen video brother, pensé que solo hacíamos esos trabajos al sur del río Bravo.

@Airmanmx1 5 лет назад

I just stuffed pieces of plastic from an old underbelly panel under those three clips to help them push up against the bumper loops. Make sure you cut the plastic in rectangles and fold accordingly so the “spring” of it can push up against the clips which clips on to the bumper. My front bumper has been good for close to two years. All it cost me was a soda and 20 min of my time.

@sungn4512 6 лет назад

great permanent & weatherproof FIX for a still very functioning bumper

@unusualpond 3 года назад

Excellent! If you have drywall mesh tape in the house that should work as well - same fibreglass mesh.

@pH7screwtube 3 года назад

Thumbs up my friend! I have never had to deal with this exact situation, but I am sure I will need to repair plastic the same way in the future.

@jamfamreptiles1286 3 года назад

As a lazy quicker option you can glue or urethane the side cover to the bumper bracket but be aware that removing it again in the future is not easy.

@annacox5985 4 года назад

This is awesome. I'm looking for the same type of repair on my BMW 740i front bumper. Thanks

@SpaceCadet4Jesus 5 лет назад

Thank you Bob for taking the time to make this video.

@alhakamtahsin6195 4 года назад

thank you for this idea , its big pain when when you pay for new bumper because broken clips. i will do it with my car.

@Labjunkie83 4 года назад

I was skeptical when I seen the coffee lid but top job mate 👍🏻

@normanstephens5391 Год назад

Hi Mark. Take a look at some videos of people using "upol Tiger seal" they seem to have successes on plastic body parts. 🤷‍♂ See you in the next one. Cheers.

@stevewarren3051 5 лет назад

If this happens again, use JB weld to hold the repair piece in place. The plastic doesn't bond as well to the existing bumper material as well as JB Weld. Found this out the hard way.

@markdamstra 2 года назад

this guy is creative and brilliant.

@charliestevens3308 4 года назад

Thank you so much for this video, I will be a hero this weekend after that tape comes in the mail. Good job!

@AJ12Gamer Год назад

Thanks for the tips!

@kristopherdetar4346 3 года назад

Screw that ! Just bought a new bumper cover and installed it myself in less time than it would be to learn another skill set for this job.

@richardboyd4477 4 года назад

Smart guy and amazing way to get the job done ✅

@marcaliventialiventi765 4 года назад

Great ideas, I hope this works on my daughter's Subaru Impreza. She likes playing bumper tag and Subarus are notorious for push pins and they all break