Bumper Repair
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Bumper Repair
Has anyone refinished their plastic Aerostar bumpers? My wife was hit last week. No major damage (not even cracked), but scratched and white paint on the rear bumper. I've been told that auto stores carry a bumper paint. I'm not sure what I'd be getting into. Any ideas?
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Supposedly, according the Ford manual, they can be repaired and refinished with techniques similar to body repair. There is some special filler/bonder material applied then it is sanded and painted. A body shop guy affirmed this but neither he nor I have ever seen it done in practice. He says most shops just get a "refurbished" cover.
Like copper says, they get brittle. Mine has several cracks but nothing has fallen off......yet.
Like copper says, they get brittle. Mine has several cracks but nothing has fallen off......yet.
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From: Kitchener,Ontario,Canada
Originally Posted by Heavenword1
Has anyone refinished their plastic Aerostar bumpers? My wife was hit last week. No major damage (not even cracked), but scratched and white paint on the rear bumper. I've been told that auto stores carry a bumper paint. I'm not sure what I'd be getting into. Any ideas?
Last edited by Aeroman59; Feb 22, 2007 at 08:49 PM.
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