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Expert: William Forster - 7/7/2006


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We have a 99 Dodge durango and unfortunately a 16 year old son who backed it into a trailer.  There are some pretty good scrapes where the paint is peeled back and the underneath (black) part of the bumper shows.  Is it possible to repair this? Can it be somehow sanded down and repainted?  I realize the bumper is plastic.  

thanks,

leah

Answer
Yes, this can be fixed. First, trim off any plastic that is sticking up from the surface with a razor blade. Then, Sand the area down with 150 grit sandpaper. Apply a coat of USC Icing, PN 26006. It sticks pretty well to just about anything, and its easy to sand. Block sand the filler, then prime with primer surfacer. Sand with 600 grit paper, scuff the rest of the bumper with a grey scotch brite, mask and paint! 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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