Is there an easy way to repair this?

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Patriot1021

Discussion Starter · 11 d ago

This is the front bumper on my 09 Charger SXT on the driver side. Without replacing the whole bumper, is there something I can use to patch up that gap in the corner? Bondo?

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It already looks like it had a Bondo repair. If you are just looking for a fast simple patch repair and do not care how it looks I would work the area down before using body filler. Then contour it and then prime it and use some dupli-color. It will look like was repaired and not restored.

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Patriot1021

Discussion Starter · #3 · 11 d ago

So this was the shit job that I did after. It's basically putty from a cheap bumper repair kit I got from AutoZone. That was a mistake on my behalf, put I'm gonna try and remove the putty. Prior to this (in the previous picture) it never had a Bondo repair. It doesn't have to be perfect, but I don't want it to be a major eye sore like either of the two pics.

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ONEZ ST

· #4 · 11 d ago

You made two mistakes.

1. Making that repair

2. Showing us the picture of that. Oh my!

You might want to have a shop handle that going forward.

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Patriot1021

Discussion Starter · #5 · 11 d ago

ONEZ ST said:
You made two mistakes.

1. Making that repair

2. Showing us the picture of that. Oh my!

You might want to have a shop handle that going forward.

I know I f****d it up pretty bad. Like I said, I'm gonna try and remove the putty with an exacto knife and rubbing alcohol.

The other option is just replacing the bumper.

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MikesDodge

· #6 · 11 d ago

No need to replace the bumper you could use epoxy or whatever filler of your choice to fill the hole and then put some touch up paint over it. But it does look like it was repaired before so who knows what that is hiding.
It might not cost much to get fixed at a place that does spot repairs.

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Rhill1124

· #7 · 11 d ago

Oh my God, don’t let Mantis or Junkman this post. They’ll both be in the hospital from heart attacks or severe anxiety.

Good luck to you and PLEASE make sure to show us the final product.

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Wilkinda65

· #8 · 11 d ago

Patriot1021 said:
I know I f****d it up pretty bad. Like I said, I'm gonna try and remove the putty with an exacto knife and rubbing alcohol.

The other option is just replacing the bumper.

I'd search salvage yards for a bumper if nothing else.

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FlyersHockey

· #9 · 11 d ago

That repair job you did looks 👍.

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Rhill1124

· #10 · 11 d ago

FlyersHockey said:
That repair job you did looks 👍.

Such a smart azz 😂

Seriously though, after seeing the putty job, take it to a professional.

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1ian20

· #11 · 11 d ago

Being that it's on the edge and there is a body line involved, this would be pretty tough to make look good, but give it another shot!

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RitzRT

· #12 · 11 d ago

I wouldn't even fool with repairing it and just replace the bumper cover. That area has obviously been hit and repaired before. Take it to a pro or it's just going to look like crap when you're done.

Best,

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ONEZ ST

· #13 · 11 d ago

As a

Patriot1021 said:
I know I f****d it up pretty bad. Like I said, I'm gonna try and remove the putty with an exacto knife and rubbing alcohol.

The other option is just replacing the bumper.

Unless you used real putty or silicone sealant from Home Depot, it is not coming out by an exacto knife.

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FlyersHockey

· #14 · 11 d ago

**** it. Just use some rubbing compound, then add a thin coat of wax and you'll be good to go. Barely noticeable.

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