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    Just wanted to share with everyone my little saturday afternoon project, I have had these scratches on my bumper since i bought my car 3 years ago and finally decided to do something to clean it up abit.

    I started with sanding all the rough parts down with 150 grit sand paper, then filled in rough area with bondo and then sanded it back down, unfortunately before i got to finish it with paint and clear, it started to sprinkle rain at my house, so i called it a day and decided to finish later. I did go ahead a primer over the bondo so i could drive it until i got a chance to finish.

    Sorry for not having great pics i used my phone to take pics.

    Heres my materials i used:








    I did use a little black and decker sander but forgot to take pics.

    Here is how the scratches looked when i started:
    this is a pic from a few months ago, that why my license plate is covered in this pic and not the others. Dont bother stealing it, I work for theSheriff Department, i will take you to jail.






    and this is how it looks at about 75% complete just sanded and primed (there is no paint or clear on the bumper yet)
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    #2
    i think touch up paint would have been easier.

    bondo on a plastic bumper will probably crack. later.
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      #3
      Be honest pics didnt do justice on bumper damage from previous owner, Its just a daily driver if it crack oh well, LOL (very little bondo was used)

      Thanks for the reply.
      2002 Mazda B-3000- Daily Driver
      1991 Honda Accord LX-Sold
      2000 Jeep Wrangler-SOLD
      1985 BMW-Autocrosser-SOLD
      1993 Honda Civic Hatchback-R.I.P

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        #4
        for repairing a bumper, youshould use something like dynatron bumper repair or similar, bondo just wont cut it on a flexible, plastic body panel, and the right stuff is only about $20 for small repairs.

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          #5
          Thank You
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            #6
            i work at a body shop.. we use bondo on plastic bumpers and it is fine.. just cant use alot .. so he should be good for a while.

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              #7
              I use to work for a body shop, a little shouldnt hurt anything. We will see if it does im not to worried about it.
              2002 Mazda B-3000- Daily Driver
              1991 Honda Accord LX-Sold
              2000 Jeep Wrangler-SOLD
              1985 BMW-Autocrosser-SOLD
              1993 Honda Civic Hatchback-R.I.P

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                #8
                id love to do this to my bumper..but i wont cuz i dont know how to lol i dont wanna mess it up more

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