Suzuki Sx-4, some pics
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Just got started on this a few hours ago. It’s a job from a teacher’s sister at my school. I been pretty busy lately with bumpers so I can’t complain. I get them Friday after work and have them done by Saturday Evening. Plastic welded it, then some fusor 142 on the front and back. Should see paint tomorrrow.
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[IMG]http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e25/nexson1/3rd%20album/IMG_1227.jpg[/IMG]Thanks Ben,
Honestly, I am perfectly cool with only doing bumpers. Working as a school teacher, I am looking for the job that takes a day or two to complete on the weeken. Bumpers fit that time citeria and they come off the car so I can put them in my booth. Bumpers usually are the first part of the car to get damage, so the business comes easier. I am sure painting doors or hoods/fenders will be a part of my future but I don’t want to walk down that road unless the car is in a real booth. I sort of enjoy specializing in bumpers, as I can work the plastic without needing special tools used for metal.
[quote=”Nexson” post=25296]Thanks Ben,
Honestly, I am perfectly cool with only doing bumpers. Working as a school teacher, I am looking for the job that takes a day or two to complete on the weeken. Bumpers fit that time citeria and they come off the car so I can put them in my booth. Bumpers usually are the first part of the car to get damage, so the business comes easier. I am sure painting doors or hoods/fenders will be a part of my future but I don’t want to walk down that road unless the car is in a real booth. I sort of enjoy specializing in bumpers, as I can work the plastic without needing special tools used for metal.[/quote]
Another top shelf job Nex… seems like you’ve got a niche in the bumper refinish market and by the work you’re putting out, you’ll be keeping busy!
February 26, 2012 at 7:02 am #359901.2 thats blasphemy nex :rofl :rofl how ya liking the welder btw 😉 nice looking job :cheers remember its just paint :stoned again im impressed
February 26, 2012 at 11:50 am #35991Another great job Nex.
I ought to send you this bumper I’m repairing for a mate. It’s a very rare type for a VW Golf that’s almost irreplaceable. He’s split it from one side to the other, over 3 feet long! It’s taking a hell of a lot of Fusor :blink:
Out of interest, what primer do you use over the 142? Do you go straight for a 2K high build, or do you put a plastic primer / adhesion aid on first? And have you ever tried the 114 finishing adhesive?
[quote=”bondomerchant” post=25298]1.2 thats blasphemy nex :rofl :rofl how ya liking the welder btw 😉 nice looking job :cheers remember its just paint :stoned again im impressed[/quote]
Plastic Welder is awesome. What more could be better then actually fusing the plastic back together with the assurance of Fusor 142 over top and behind. The best present I have ever gotten.[quote=”Andy T” post=25299]Another great job Nex.
I ought to send you this bumper I’m repairing for a mate. It’s a very rare type for a VW Golf that’s almost irreplaceable. He’s split it from one side to the other, over 3 feet long! It’s taking a hell of a lot of Fusor :blink:
Out of interest, what primer do you use over the 142? Do you go straight for a 2K high build, or do you put a plastic primer / adhesion aid on first? And have you ever tried the 114 finishing adhesive?[/quote]You can have it! I guess it is worth fixing since it is rare. I would apply that fusor in thin coats. if you build it thick, it will create air pockets and the pockets will heat up and create bubbles in the finish.
I am using FP410 over all my repairs, I love that primer, it is the only product I have consistantly used. I use the fusor adhesion promotor before the fusor 142. It is a must in my opinion. I don’t use a/p before primer though, since it is has already a 180-220 grit scratch. As for the 114, I haven’t tried it, but others like it. I am using the upol 706, i needed to level out the surface a bit,
February 26, 2012 at 8:03 pm #35994Thanks for that. It’s good to hear what products and techniques others are using.
Like you I try and hot weld wherever possible (this bumper won’t :cens ) then reinforce with Fusor. And again I always use the AP (6062?) before the 142. I do use the 114 myself, and like it a lot, but the 1-2 minute work time doesn’t give you long to smooth and shape it out. Sometimes its a case of slap some on and hope for the best 😆
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