AudiForums.com

Go Back   AudiForums.com > Audi Reviews > Exterior
New! Use your Facebook to securely log into this site, click logo to login

Exterior Talk about your rims, body kits, and other exterior mods here.


Welcome to Audi Forums!
Welcome to Audi Forums,

You are currently viewing our forum as a guest, which gives you limited access to view most discussions and access our other features. By joining our community, at no cost, you will have access to post topics, communicate privately with other members (PM), respond to polls, upload content and access many other special features. Registration is free, fast and simple, so please join our community today!


Reply
 
Thread Tools
  #1  
Old 02-23-2010, 06:47 PM
a2thy's Avatar
a2thy a2thy is offline
Senior Member
2001 Audi A4
My Garage
 
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Western Maine
Posts: 706
Send a message via Yahoo to a2thy
Default Anyone have experience with ABS plastic welding?

I bought a damaged (therefore much cheaper) OEM S4 bumper to replace my damaged factory bumper. I installed it quite some time ago, and am finally getting around to fixing the few cracks that it has, along with one large hole from where it struck a tow hitch. Problem is that I'm not very experienced with these types of repair. I was thinking that using a plastic welder would give me the strongest and cleanest looking repair once finished.

Do you guys agree? If so, is this something I should attempt myself? What type/brand of welding unit should I go with?
This ad is not displayed to registered and logged-in members.
Register your free account today and become a member on Audi Forums!
__________________
Reply With Quote
  #2  
Old 02-24-2010, 12:28 PM
pa4ul's Avatar
pa4ul pa4ul is offline
Senior Member
 
Join Date: May 2007
Location: Saturn
Posts: 1,797
Default

bondo wont fix it ?
__________________
Reply With Quote
  #3  
Old 02-24-2010, 07:20 PM
a2thy's Avatar
a2thy a2thy is offline
Senior Member
2001 Audi A4
My Garage
 
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Western Maine
Posts: 706
Send a message via Yahoo to a2thy
Default

I should really attach a pic, but just by looking at the extent of the damage and it's location, I would assume that I would need something stronger. Something that will actually hold the plastic together, rather than just fill the voids. I'm new to this kind of repair so my way of thinking may be flawed. Pics to follow soon.
__________________
Reply With Quote
Old 02-24-2010, 07:20 PM
Reply


Tags
big, bumper, hole, plastic, welding

Thread Tools

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Forum Jump

Advertising

Featured Sponsors
Vendor Directory

Car Accessories

- Car Monitors
- Thule Roof Box
- Escort Radar
- Tow Hitch Hitch Covers
- Garage Organizers
- Car Vacuum Cleaners
New Sponsors
All times are GMT -4. The time now is 12:58 PM.
Advertising Information -Contact Us - AudiForums.com - Archive - Top

© Internet Brands, Inc.
Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.7.1
Copyright ©2000 - 2010, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.