Odd question, front bumper

[BigBL87]

So, I just noticed yesterday that the part that connects in the middle of the front fascia broke off from where it "connects the gap." Here's a picture with where I'm talking about circled:



Anyway, I'm not going to buy a new front fascia, obviously. I'm going to use some kind of strong adhesive to reattach it to where it broke off. My question is what adhesive would you guys recommend that will hold it really well but not damage the paint or anything. Thanks in advance!

[gectek]

that is a VERY common problem with the ga front ends. i had a "brand new reconditioned" bumper put on when i was in an accident and they said yah its as good as brand new, well anyway 2 days later their paint flaked off on my head when i had the car on a lift and i looked to see what it was, the "like new" bumper cover had already had that problem, they had tried to fix it with adhesive and plastic melter and heavy paint, but it did that anyway. i would use a very strong adhesive that will cure good, but just make sure you use good pressure to keep the part in place correctly. i would trust anything that permatx makes in terms of adhesive, they are one of the better ones out there IMO

[coupe]

I wouldnt even mess with it, just buy a new/used front facia.

[gectek]

if you let it go too long without fixing it or replacing it, it will start to crack downward usually from bumps/dips/curbs and then it will start to sag and look like pooh. ive seen alot of GTs like this cuz the people couldnt afford to replace them. if you cant right now, start saving money, because there is nothing worse than a car in disrepair with 18s on it. fix whats wrong first...THEN buy the extra

[coupe]

Take a sawzal or dremel to it and just cut out the whole lip. Then save your money till you can buy a new/used one.

[gectek]

Originally Posted by coupe

Take a sawzal or dremel to it and just cut out the whole lip. Then save your money till you can buy a new/used one.

♫"she had a gap between her two front teeth that you could drive a truck though..."♫

[BHermis]

Yah i got the same problem too. I'm just going to grab some 2 part appoxy and hold it with those black paper clips with the metal wings till it drys.

[BigBL87]

Ya... the thing about buying a new fascia is that I'm not going to mod the car performance wise or appearance wise. I'm just doing a sound system. As long as the car doesn't look bad from a distance, I'm fine with the solution. If you have to look for it to see that it's apoxy'd or glued together, I'm fine with that.

[gectek]

well you wont be able to see it, but the problem with ABS plastic like the bumper is made of, it will still break even if you do a quick repair on it. it will prob sag then break. but for a temp fix id use the epoxy. look on rockauto.com for a cheap aftermarket bumper to replace yours.

[BigBL87]

Originally Posted by gectek

well you wont be able to see it, but the problem with ABS plastic like the bumper is made of, it will still break even if you do a quick repair on it. it will prob sag then break. but for a temp fix id use the epoxy. look on rockauto.com for a cheap aftermarket bumper to replace yours.

I've looked into it, and it won't be quite as expensive to get the bumper as I expected. I'm still going with the epoxy as a temporary fix, but I probably will eventually just buy a new one. One question though, how much do you guys think it would run me to get it painted?

[gectek]

if you install it yourself, which is easy, then about $100 to 120, but also did u look at rock auto, if you just want a bumper, then they have them for about $90, which is better than $300 for the genuine GM one, but i like the genuine gm parts better, IMO

[BigBL87]

I wouldn't be doing the install myself, I'd have our mechanic do it. He's pretty reasonable with his prices. I did check out that site, but i also found some even cheaper on Ebay. I've just never had a part painted before, and was wondering about the cost.

[gectek]

well really i wouldnt see a reason to have someone else install the bumper, all it is is just a handful of bolts and a few push pins and that it. no fitment, no body tools needed, just put it up and bolt it on, but to each his own i guess

[BigBL87]

I understand what you mean, but every time I've tried to fix something on a car, I've broken something else. I looked some more on Ebay, and found some pre-painted ones for about $220 + $60 shipping and handling. Would that be a better deal than having one painted?

[gectek]

whoa, i really dont like the idea of shipping painted parts and them staying in one piece. i see it as it gets painted then shippped and when u get it, its all messed up. thats from personal exp. i would just get an unpainted one and take it to a local shop, that way they can color match it and install it if you want for a little extra

[Snowboardr18]

i have a similar problem, mine is split sideways right at the top of that vertical small piece

[gectek]

yah, it happens ALOT, i know, ive had 3 bumpers and it happened to all of them for one reason or another, the only thing i can say is, if at all possible dodge all rabbits, dogs, birds, curbs, and sidewalks as possible to keep the T from turning into a V

[Snowboardr18]

thats why i'm not getting a SC/T Chin

[BigBL87]

Well, looks like it won't matter. My bumper was damaged yesterday when I was involved in an accident. My quarter panel took the brunt of the damage, but part of my bumper broke off. I imagine they'll just put a new bumper on it instead of trying to fix the one on there. We'll see how it all works out. Makes me glad that we have full coverage on it!

[gectek]

make sure they use NEW GM Parts, last time they screwed me on the reman parts, yah thats right a reman bumper, and they didnt even fix my impact bar, have it looked over VERY good.