Repairing a hole

[asHxP]

Ok so half a year ago my neighbour decided to pull out of her driveway the same time as me and I ended up with a hole in my rear bumper (On the right side where the tow circle is) while she got away with a tiny dent in the side of her ford falcon.

The hole has been hidden with the use of a bumper sticker but im thinking of fixing it up since it looks tacky. Anyone know what's a good way of doing it without replacing the rear bumper?? I've got touch up paint if that helps. Any help will be great!

[tadz0rz]

how big is the hole? can you post pics?

[asHxP]

Yeh i'll try soon. Its not that big, its about a 4x4cm hole and since its the plastic section its cracked a bit on either side

[Speedie]

Why don't you get it plastic welded.

[tadz0rz]

can i assume that involves melting plastic and some bondo?

[Mizta B]

Plastic welding is the way to go
The equipment used uses plastic filler rods and heats and welds this plastic into the damage like welding steel
Yes some filler is needed but not too much
I've seen my panel beater mate do it and it comes up pretty good and is strong too.

[tadz0rz]

Thought so...I probably wouldnt try it myself...Have you gotten a quote from a pannel beater to get it fixed ash?

I cant imagine it being more than $150 at the most...Not sure how much to repaint it aswell....

[Mizta B]

Depends on the panel shop Tadz - The labour is the thing plus paint if you want it lookn good, you get what you pay for.........

[tadz0rz]

Would bobcat_gts know? He took a pannel beating class to fix up his ride...

BOBCAT!!! HELP!

[Mizta B]

I'll ask my mate next time I see him - He's agreat bloke and very fair with his prices

[Speedie]

Best to see a motorcycle repairer, they are the best with plastic welding. A car pannel beater would usually send it out to be done

[asHxP]

Thanks for the response guys!

I hadn't got it out to get checked... I was hoping someone would crash into my rear bumper but it never happened lol. Im cool with plastic melding idea, sounds like my best option atm. I dont think its a problem worth sending to a panel beater. Could u explain the plastic welding part in a bit more detail?

The hole is small (2x2cm as I said) with cracks going each way. I havent had time to take a photo yet but I will when I get the time. I dont mind if I do it and doesnt look super great.. but I just wanna seal it up and paint it over instead of hiding it with a bumper sticker haha.

Im planning to get a rear diffuser anyway so the diffuser will probably take the attention away from a less noticable ugly patch

[Speedie]

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plastic_welding

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eq9TdHB7 ... re=related

[Speedie]

Here is a better how too

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MjSIkFvF ... re=related

[asHxP]

Hmmm after looking at that... I think either option is about the same since a plastic welding kit is quite expensive. Might have a look at the panel beater option and weight it out.

Thanks for the help tho guys