{"id":104097,"date":"2024-03-25T22:17:42","date_gmt":"2024-03-26T05:17:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogv2prod.wpenginepowered.com\/blog\/?p=104097"},"modified":"2025-09-04T20:21:05","modified_gmt":"2025-09-05T03:21:05","slug":"what-are-the-basics-of-plastic-bumper-repair","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/what-are-the-basics-of-plastic-bumper-repair\/","title":{"rendered":"What Are the Basics of Plastic Bumper Repair?"},"content":{"rendered":"<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<html><body><span class=\"span-reading-time rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\">Reading Time: <\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\"> 5<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">minutes<\/span><\/span><style>.kadence-column104097_53963f-67 > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-top-width:0px;border-right-width:0px;border-bottom-width:0px;border-left-width:0px;}.kadence-column104097_53963f-67 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column104097_53963f-67 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column104097_53963f-67 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column104097_53963f-67 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column104097_53963f-67 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column104097_53963f-67 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column104097_53963f-67{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column104097_53963f-67 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column104097_53963f-67 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column104097_53963f-67 inner-column-1 qk-look-widget\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ultimate-post-row ultp-block-78c8ec  qk-main-wrap\"><div class=\"ultp-row-wrapper\"><div class=\"ultp-row-content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ultimate-post-column ultp-block-350a9c\"><div class=\"ultp-column-wrapper\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading104097_f16066-ad, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading104097_f16066-ad[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading104097_f16066-ad\"]{text-align:center;font-size:20px;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading104097_f16066-ad mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading104097_f16066-ad[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading104097_f16066-ad\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-family:Inter;font-weight:500;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading104097_f16066-ad img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading104097_f16066-ad[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading104097_f16066-ad\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"kt-adv-heading104097_f16066-ad summary-title wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading104097_f16066-ad\"><span>Summary<\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Repairing a vehicle&rsquo;s plastic bumper is a lengthy process that requires technical expertise. Tools like sanders and plastic fillers are needed to get the job done.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Shops will often assess a vehicle, taking note of whether or not repairs are even possible depending on the severity of the damage.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It&rsquo;s important to take extra care of a vehicle with a recently repaired plastic bumper because its paint might still be vulnerable to scratches.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p>While it is possible to fix some scratches and scrapes with a plastic bumper repair kit, some tasks are better left to the professionals. After all, professionals in auto body shops are trained to fix vehicles quickly and effectively. Even if it may cost more than doing it yourself, it&rsquo;s much safer for a trained expert to fix a damaged bumper.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But how exactly are <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/bumper?&amp;itemsperpage=15&amp;refinements%5Bpart%5D=Bumper&amp;refinements%5Bmaterial%5D=Plastic\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"plastic bumpers\">plastic bumpers<\/a> repaired?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Inspect the Vehicle<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Before any work is done, the shop will thoroughly inspect your vehicle. This is done to determine how much time and resources they&rsquo;ll need to invest as well as how much work they&rsquo;ll have to do overall.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Plastic bumper repair costs will vary depending on the severity of the damage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Smaller scratches in isolated areas are typically much easier to deal with and cost significantly less to fix. On the other hand, some instances of deep damage might be impossible to repair and require a bumper replacement instead. Professionals will always tell drivers what they recommend before taking action.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It takes mechanics approximately three times longer to repair a bumper as opposed to replacing it. Because of this, it&rsquo;s important to consider whether it&rsquo;d be cheaper to replace the bumper entirely or go for repairs depending on the severity of the damage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Prep the Bumper for Repairs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/plastic-bumper-repair-preparation-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"plastic bumper repair preparation\" class=\"wp-image-104099\" style=\"width:1024px;height:682px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/plastic-bumper-repair-preparation-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/plastic-bumper-repair-preparation-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/plastic-bumper-repair-preparation-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/plastic-bumper-repair-preparation-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/plastic-bumper-repair-preparation-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/plastic-bumper-repair-preparation-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/plastic-bumper-repair-preparation-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/plastic-bumper-repair-preparation.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The plastic bumper is removed from the vehicle before the damaged area is scuffed to even out bumps and scrapes.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The plastic bumper is removed from the vehicle before the damaged area is scuffed to even out <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/how-to-remove-scratches-from-your-car-bumper\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"bumps and scrapes\">bumps and scrapes<\/a>. After scuffing, the bumper is lathered with a plastic cleaner to remove any dust or dirt that might get in the way of repairs. Once the dirt is removed, it is wiped with prep solvent to remove oil, wax, grease, and silicone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Grind a V-Shape<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Some shops will use a sander with 80-grit paper to create a small, shallow V-shape on the damaged part on the front and back of the bumper. This V-shape is important because it helps remove loose, damaged material while providing adhesives with more foundation to latch onto.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In some cases, the sanded V-shape is filed down to make the surface smoother and more effective at retaining any adhesive applied to it. A coat of aerosol is then applied to cover the parts of the plastic that need mending.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Mend the Tears<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Any tears are covered with repair tape and a plastic filling solution made from hardener and repair adhesive is applied over it. A squeegee may be used to smoothen out the adhesive and distribute it evenly across the bumper.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After the first layer of adhesive dries, sometimes a second layer will be added to give the mended tears some extra reinforcement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After the solution hardens, the repair tape is removed and the bumper is sanded to match the contour of the original panel. Any dust is wiped off with a rag to guarantee that the bumper is clean and ready for priming.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Paint the Bumper<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Once all excess plastic is removed and the bumper is sanded down, the surface of the bumper is primed. Primer allows the paint to stick to the vehicle, preventing it from getting scratched or scraped off easily. Two to three layers of primer are typically applied for maximum longevity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"rsi-card\">\n  <div class=\"rsi-thumb\">\n    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cld.partsimg.com\/d_noimage.jpg\/b_white\/e_sharpen,e_auto_brightness,e_auto_contrast\/f_auto\/q_auto:eco,dpr_auto\/w_873,h_873,c_pad\/images\/cv13113_1\">\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"rsi-info\">\n    <span class=\"rsi-title\">The Best Bumper Brands: Reliable Replacements for Your Vehicle<\/span>\n    <span class=\"rsi-desc\">See which bumper brands are best for your vehicle. Learn about application, quality, and cost, and find budget-friendly replacement brands.<\/span>\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/the-best-bumper-brands-reliable-replacements-for-your-vehicle-quickref\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Discover Your Options\">Discover Your Options<\/a>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Once the primer dries, the bumper is painted to make sure its color matches the vehicle. It&rsquo;s always best to let an expert handle the finishing touches because automotive paint is toxic. Even inhaling paint particles can cause long-term lung complications and pulmonary problems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After being left to dry overnight, the bumper is reattached to the vehicle. The vehicle is finally handed back to its owner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Prevent A Newly Repaired Bumper From Getting Damaged<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It will take some time for the paint on a newly repaired bumper to fully cure and harden. This can make the area extra vulnerable to scratches and chipping. Here are some things you can do to protect your vehicle&rsquo;s fresh coat of paint:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Avoid Car Washes<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>It&rsquo;s best to avoid <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/tips-and-tricks-for-using-a-self-service-car-wash\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"drive-through car washes\">drive-through car washes<\/a> after getting your bumper repaired because the paint might not have fully dried and hardened yet. This means it&rsquo;s susceptible to scratches and other forms of damage caused by the wiry brushes and cleaning solutions used in car washing facilities. It&rsquo;s better to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/what-is-the-best-household-soap-to-wash-your-car-with\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"wash your vehicle\">wash your vehicle<\/a> by hand if you want to keep your newly repaired bumper intact.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Park Away From Sunlight<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Ultraviolet rays from the sun are harmful to car paint. The fresh coat of paint on a newly repaired bumper is more likely to crack or become discolored. It&rsquo;s recommended to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/simple-ways-to-protect-your-car-from-sun-damage\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"park in shaded areas\">park in shaded areas<\/a> such as garages and covered parking lots.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Wait Before You Wax<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/car-wax-vs-polish-do-you-need-to-do-both\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Waxing your vehicle\">Waxing your vehicle<\/a> almost immediately after having your bumper repaired can cause complications, potentially even scratching the paint of the new bumper. It&rsquo;s a good idea to wait at least two months before waxing your vehicle after getting it painted. This will give the paint enough time to harden and dry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Watch Out for Road Debris<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>It can take up to a whole week for the paint of a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/bumper\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"bumper\">bumper<\/a> to cure completely. This means you&rsquo;ll need to be extra careful when you drive over rough, rocky patches. Loose bits of gravel and rock can fly and nick the surface of your bumper, potentially damaging it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Debris can also be flung by other vehicles, meaning it&rsquo;s a good practice to maintain a safe distance from other people on the road. Drive steadily and avoid obstacles like fallen objects, potholes, and gravel mounds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Where to Get a High-Quality Bumper for Your Vehicle<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Bumper repair and damage prevention are key to prolonging a bumper&rsquo;s lifespan. However, there are cases when it&rsquo;s better to replace the bumper entirely, like when it&rsquo;s damaged beyond repair. Thankfully, <a href=\"http:\/\/carparts.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" aria-label=\"CarParts.com\">CarParts.com<\/a> has a ton of high-quality <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/bumper\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"bumpers\">bumpers<\/a> that you can order with just a few clicks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Visit our website or use our mobile app to check out our high-quality bumpers, all of which are on hand and ready to ship from a warehouse near you. Use our vehicle selector to check for fitment and toggle our search filters to shop according to your preferred brand or price range.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Expect to find only the best prices when you shop from us. All our bumpers come with a low-price and lifetime replacement guarantee, helping you get the best value for your money.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Shop now and get the best deals on high-quality bumpers today!<\/p>\n<\/body><\/html>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p><span class=\"span-reading-time rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\">Reading Time: <\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\"> 5<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">minutes<\/span><\/span>While it is possible to fix some scratches and scrapes with a plastic bumper repair kit, some tasks are better&#8230; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/what-are-the-basics-of-plastic-bumper-repair\/\" rel=\"nofollow\">Read More<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1651,"featured_media":104100,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_genesis_hide_title":false,"_genesis_hide_breadcrumbs":false,"_genesis_hide_singular_image":false,"_genesis_hide_footer_widgets":false,"_genesis_custom_body_class":"","_genesis_custom_post_class":"","_genesis_layout":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[3746,52],"tags":[154],"ppma_author":[2607,3742],"class_list":{"0":"post-104097","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-car-body","8":"category-diy","9":"tag-bumper","10":"entry"},"acf":{"adrotate_specific_mobile_ad":"","adrotate_specific_desktop_ad":""},"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.8 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>What Are the Basics of Plastic Bumper Repair? - In The Garage with CarParts.com<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Learn all about the steps that might be involved when an auto body shop repairs plastic bumpers in this article.\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/what-are-the-basics-of-plastic-bumper-repair\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"What Are the Basics of Plastic Bumper Repair? - In The Garage with CarParts.com\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Learn all about the steps that might be involved when an auto body shop repairs plastic bumpers in this article.\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/what-are-the-basics-of-plastic-bumper-repair\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:site_name\" content=\"In The Garage with CarParts.com\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:publisher\" content=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/carpartscom\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:author\" content=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/carpartscom\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:published_time\" content=\"2024-03-26T05:17:42+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:modified_time\" content=\"2025-09-05T03:21:05+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:image\" content=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/professional-plastic-bumper-repair.jpg\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:width\" content=\"2000\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:height\" content=\"1333\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:type\" content=\"image\/jpeg\" \/>\n<meta name=\"author\" content=\"CarParts.com Research Team, Anthony Harlin, ASE Certified Master Automobile Technician\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:card\" content=\"summary_large_image\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:creator\" content=\"@https:\/\/twitter.com\/CarPartscom\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:site\" content=\"@carpartscom\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:label1\" content=\"Written by\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data1\" content=\"CarParts.com Research Team\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:label2\" content=\"Est. reading time\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data2\" content=\"6 minutes\" \/>\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\" class=\"yoast-schema-graph\">{\"@context\":\"https:\\\/\\\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"Article\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.carparts.com\\\/blog\\\/what-are-the-basics-of-plastic-bumper-repair\\\/#article\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.carparts.com\\\/blog\\\/what-are-the-basics-of-plastic-bumper-repair\\\/\"},\"author\":[{\"@type\":\"Person\",\"$id\":\"1651\",\"name\":\"CarParts.com Research Team\",\"jobTitle\":\"Expert Automotive Writer\",\"description\":\"The CarParts.com Research Team is composed of experienced automotive and tech writers working with (ASE)-certified automobile technicians and automotive journalists to bring up-to-date, helpful information to car owners in the US. 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