Repairing Bumper Casing

Repairing bumper casing




A small "ridge" can occur on the bumper casing in the event of a low-speed crash. It is possible to press this ridge out after the bumper casing has been heated.
Heat the bumper casing with a heating pistol so that the damaged area becomes soft.
The bumper casing is sufficiently soft when small marks appear in the plastic when it is pressed lightly with a wooden putty knife or similar.
The appropriate distance between the heating pistol and the bumper casing is approximately 12 cm. This distance though can vary depending on the type of heating pistol. Begin with a larger distance and then reduce it if required.
It can be difficult to heat up large areas. If this is the case, divide the work into sections.





Note! The paint can be damaged if the temperature is too high. Therefore work carefully and be aware of any changes in the paint that may indicate that the temperature is too high.

Place a damp cloth over the heated area and press out the damage with a wooden block.
Continue the pressure to the bumper casing until it has cooled, approximately in two hours. Use compressed air to accelerate the cooling process.
Repeat the procedure until the damage to the bumper casing has disappeared.
Certain areas of the bumper casing may need repeated treatment.