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Expert: William Forster - 2/28/2009


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I have a 2" crack in my 2000 cougar front bumper cover, besides some scratches.  I heard it makes a difference what kind of plastic the cover is made of as to the method of repair.  Any insight would be helpful.  Thanks.

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Yes, but most bumper plastics REQUIRE THE SAME REPAIR METHOD. Whoops! caps lock. Anyhow, in a nutshell; the cover needs removed, the crack repaired from the back side and backed with repair compound and fiberglass mesh. Then the crack needs heavily coved on the front side and filled with repair compound. Bill

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22 year veteran, 2 years of vocational training. A.S.E. certified Master collision repair/refinish technician. I-CAR certified. 17 yrs. GM experience. I can answer most questions related to automotive body repairs, ranging from small scratch repairs all the way up to the most extensive collision repairs. I can expertly advise people on what to expect from their body shop experience, right down to what self repairs should, and should not, be done. Lastly, I can advise tricks and tips for classic car restoration, such as lead repairs. SORRY, I DO NOT DO ONLINE ESTIMATES OR GIVE PARTS PRICES!! BE PREPARED FOR THE CORRECT ANSWER- NOT THE ONE YOU WANT TO HEAR. I won't B.S. you, or sugar coat answers. Just plain, hard facts.

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