TRACIE_LOU Posted April 21, 2009 Share Posted April 21, 2009 Please help... A little while ago my car got damaged at a garage, they fixed it and got the bumper re-sprayed as it was in there care etc etc... Now the problem i have is a small hairline crack forming exactly where it happened... and no i haven't gone and hit it myself there is no paint damage or new impact point etc just this hairline crack... I will try and find original pic of damage and new one of crack so you can see... What i want to know is this normal? i was told when the car was bieng repaired the bumper would be stronger as this was a worry of mine!:( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DODGYDODDS Posted April 21, 2009 Share Posted April 21, 2009 Yes they can reappear, fiberglass can be awkward after it has a weakness, it has probably appeared due to vibration. When repairing most places drill a little hole at the end of the crack to stop it spreading. then fill the the crack with paste or filler. i spent hours preping and repairing mine. a month afetr it was back in the same place. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRACIE_LOU Posted April 21, 2009 Author Share Posted April 21, 2009 I'm gutted and worry its gonna get worse!.. i wish i had demanded a new bumper now, but the actual guy who was fixing it said no it was fine and would be stronger... So much for bieng all nice and understanding when it happened I don't suppose i can go back and complain now either.. going to have to be a miserable bitch now and sulk:( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoff Posted April 21, 2009 Share Posted April 21, 2009 A good body shop will be able to do it properly and strong enough to keep it together until it gets a big smak. I took about a foot out the front of one of my old bumpers as well as cracking it all around. I found the bit that was missing, although not quite all of it. We did it ourselves with a fibre glass kit and it came out really well. I then hit a dead badger when I was coming around a corner and although it cracked it, the crack was not a bad as before because of the fix we did 1st time round. Hitting a dead badger a 50mph would previously disintergrated the bumper:) My point is a good workshop will sort you out;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRACIE_LOU Posted April 21, 2009 Author Share Posted April 21, 2009 Yeah i see what your saying and if i had done the damage in the first place then ok... i'm just dissapointed that it got damaged in a garages care, They fixed it now showing a crack again when i was told the total opposite.... have i got a leg to stand on if i go back and complain?? or is it something i'm just going to have to cover costs of now myself? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steviekid Posted April 21, 2009 Share Posted April 21, 2009 A good body shop will be able to do it properly and strong enough to keep it together until it gets a big smak. I agree. My fibreglass TRD spoiler had a smallish crack in it when it was delivered. The bodyshop insisted in digging it out properly before prepping and spraying it and it's been fine. have i got a leg to stand on if i go back and complain?? How long ago was it exactly? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoff Posted April 21, 2009 Share Posted April 21, 2009 Sorry I didn't read your post propperly. Shoddy workmanship will indeed leave the area vunrable to cracking again. TBH I dont know where you stand in terms of the garge repairing/paying for it being fixed again sorry. Good luck with it though, I'm sure someone will come along soon who can shed some light on that side of things. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted April 21, 2009 Share Posted April 21, 2009 With bumpers its normally common practice to plate the affected area before filling in. Its usually just a case of forming a bit of ally to brace behind the area and then fibreglassing it on. Then you cut out the crack from the front... properly.... and fill it in with fibreglass and filler. Half arsed job has been done IMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRACIE_LOU Posted April 21, 2009 Author Share Posted April 21, 2009 I agree. My fibreglass TRD spoiler had a smallish crack in it when it was delivered. The bodyshop insisted in digging it out properly before prepping and spraying it and it's been fine. How long ago was it exactly? End of jan or beg feb as was originally in for mot.. when it happenend .... so not long at all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DODGYDODDS Posted April 21, 2009 Share Posted April 21, 2009 Well i spent hours on mine, in my mates bodyshop with his help, put lots of glass matting and resin behind the crack, used top materials, preped perfect, and mine spider webbed then came back as a hairline, repairing fiberglass is not garaunteed, and it depends on the original quality of the mould and location of the damage. some are lucky others aint Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRACIE_LOU Posted April 21, 2009 Author Share Posted April 21, 2009 Poo!!!!!!!!! to be polite! ( not directed at you) lol the situation Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoff Posted April 21, 2009 Share Posted April 21, 2009 As scott said a metal plate should have been used behind the crack. Thats what I did too which helped make it strong and prevent re-cracking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted April 21, 2009 Share Posted April 21, 2009 End of jan or beg feb as was originally in for mot.. when it happenend .... so not long at all I'd be phoning them up A diy repair by my sister would have lasted longer, crap workmanship as its not been repaired properly, it can be done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soaruss Posted April 21, 2009 Share Posted April 21, 2009 Half arsed job has been done IMO. As is said above, not a proper job done. If the crack was reinforced at the back with a couple of layers of mat and resin then the crack on the front showing should be dug out and filled with the filler thats got strands of mat in then sanded back and then filled with bodyfiller then you shouldnt have any more probs. I make and repair bodykits for a living. Believe it or not I repaired this bumper for a member on this forum (jim_1979) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted April 21, 2009 Share Posted April 21, 2009 As is said above, not a proper job done. If the crack was reinforced at the back with a couple of layers of mat and resin then the crack on the front showing should be dug out and filled with the filler thats got strands of mat in then sanded back and then filled with bodyfiller then you shouldnt have any more probs. I make and repair bodykits for a living. Believe it or not I repaired this bumper for a member on this forum (jim_1979) http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v626/RussMR2/jimladbefore.jpg Similar, i repaired this.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TNT Posted April 21, 2009 Share Posted April 21, 2009 About a year ago I had my kit fitted, during the fitting the numpty cut the wheel arch extensions to move them about 3mm. Now I have similar hair line cracks which always reappear even after 3 attempts at repair. At least I have matching cracks on each front wing. It reaches a point and then stops. Considering going down the same route as Hoff and doing a fibreglass kit repair, nothing to lose now. Garage have offered to repaint it once its fixed. I know how you feel its really frustrating. The other solution I'm considering is a vinyl wrap on the wings. Raccoon vehicle wraps have stated that the wrap would cover the crack and add strength to the joint, this could work out cheaper. Hope you get it sorted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RED_ROCKET Posted April 21, 2009 Share Posted April 21, 2009 Thanks guys! i have to say i am very disapointed am going to ring them tomoz and see what can be done..... so fingers crossed! Trace! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPRALOOPY Posted April 21, 2009 Share Posted April 21, 2009 If they did not use alloy bracing behind the the crack it will move and crack again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRACIE_LOU Posted April 21, 2009 Author Share Posted April 21, 2009 Would you be able to feel it behind bumper? Tony had a check when he got in from work but couldn't feel anything.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPRALOOPY Posted April 21, 2009 Share Posted April 21, 2009 yes it would be a strip of alloy with pop rivets in it!! LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRACIE_LOU Posted April 21, 2009 Author Share Posted April 21, 2009 Oi stop laughing at me!! lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soaruss Posted April 21, 2009 Share Posted April 21, 2009 Would you be able to feel it behind bumper? Tony had a check when he got in from work but couldn't feel anything.. Should be able to feel if a repair or anything has been done. If there is no repair on the back then all they have done is fill the crack with bodyfiller. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPRALOOPY Posted April 21, 2009 Share Posted April 21, 2009 I'm trying to help..OH and laughing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRACIE_LOU Posted April 21, 2009 Author Share Posted April 21, 2009 I'm trying to help..OH and laughing Yes i know your helping and thank you! ... stop fecking laughing at me too tho:p m.m lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPRALOOPY Posted April 21, 2009 Share Posted April 21, 2009 Nope!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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