Front splitter repair advice please

Pondy

Pondy

Muppet
 At the summit of the picturesque fens
Hello,

My new (to us) E89 was delivered yesterday on a trailer. Due to lockdown it is the first time I've actually seen it in the flesh (mad I know).

I got a video walkround and a couple of slight issues were shown by the stealer, so I knew they were there.

The front right underside of the front splitter/bumper has a bit of damage where it looks like someone has scraped it on a high kerb. It has grazed the underside and where it was then reversed off the kerb has slightly cracked the front lower piece.

My question is regarding filler. Can normal bodywork filler be used on plastic, or is there such a thing as plastic filler?

If I can sand the scrape back and put a thin layer of filler on, I have found matched specific paint for the bumper (Alpine white) and then lacquer it.

The damage is too small to warrant a bodyshop.

Any help gratefully received.
 
I’ve used Isopon 40 which worked well, involves some sanding and painting but works well and it incredibly strong on plastics like that.
 
Thanks I'll have a look into it. I think I saw a paint company which does a kit with Isopon 40, primer, matched rattle can plastic paint and lacquer for about £40
 
If you cant get that professionally done for less than £150 i would be surprised, why bother with doing it yourself with questionable results. Do yourself a favour and get a few quotes from small body shops..
 
mcbutler said:
If you cant get that professionally done for less than £150 i would be surprised, why bother with doing it yourself with questionable results. Do yourself a favour and get a few quotes from small body shops..
Click to expand...

Totally agree - that's the way I would go as it is visible
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Back
Top Bottom