Silvia Aero Bumper- Lip & Repair question

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xyoufailmex
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Joined: Mon Feb 07, 2005 6:56 am
Car: 1990 240 FB

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Well, got this bumper in from Jarco, and the whole bottom is all cracked up and everything.... So, Ive been looking for Aero lip that can hide it... Ive found plenty for the non-aero bumper, but where are all the ones for the aero bumper? I saw Bomexs, but couldnt find anywhere to buy it. I was wondering if they share the same lips perhaps? I wouldnt think so, but anything is possible I guess..

Secondly... If I opted out of buying a lip, how would I repair this? Would I have to lay fiberglass by the sheets, or simply bondo all the cracks and gaps and whatnot? Any help here is appreciated.

Thanks guys...Im really wanting to have this thing on the road by next weekend...

Edit- To further clarify, Im talking about the S13 Silvia Aero Bumper


IveBeenBad
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Joined: Sun Jan 12, 2003 11:53 am
Car: 1990 Nissan 240SX Fastback STOCK BIOTCH

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Fiberglassing the bumber is possible, but it is a bad idea. Your bumper is urethane which is flexible while fiberglass is rigid. As the urethane flexes, the fiberglass will resist and eventually seperate from the urethane.

Your best bet is to go to either an auto parts stroe or your local autootive paint supply store and pick up a urethane repair kit which will remian flexible unlike fiberglass.

xyoufailmex
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Joined: Mon Feb 07, 2005 6:56 am
Car: 1990 240 FB

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Urethane repair kit consists of what exactly? So bondo is a bad idea too? Thanks for this piece of knowledge though.... I thought it was simply a type of plastic.


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