I think I'm gonna give it a go, maybe even use a kettle of hot water in addition to the heat gun to help spread the heat more.
It is a totally different material to the bumper/sill trims & much thicker, so that could be an issue
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| Author: | karozza [ Thu Sep 27, 2018 8:57 am ] |
| Post subject: | Rear Valance repair? |
Has anyone actually repaired them before & what material is it? Putting mine back in place when it came back from spray & driver's side not fitting flush on the last bolt closest to wheel. Can it be heated & bent back, to get back to original shape? |
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| Author: | Waylander [ Thu Sep 27, 2018 6:44 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Rear Valance repair? |
if you look closely all on the inside it should have a marking to what its made of the 968 bumpers are PU/GF Polyeurthane / Glass Fibre when you know what material it is google is your friend |
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| Author: | karozza [ Thu Sep 27, 2018 8:31 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Rear Valance repair? |
I can't find anything that shows what material it is!? Took it to a professional bumper repair shop & he said it was neither ABS or PP. Also sceptical whether it can take heat! I'm dying to give it a go with a heat gun or maybe my Infra Red lamps as it only really needs to bend back in place some 8mm or so. But, afraid that I might do more damage! |
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| Author: | Waylander [ Thu Sep 27, 2018 11:42 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Rear Valance repair? |
They are pretty resistant to heat so you should be fine I read on renlist that the parts have a sort casting memory, get them up to about 150 degrees and they return to original shape, no idea how true that is I have straightened my side skirts and a my spare front bumper with a heat gun, but they are a bit ferocious Hair dryer works too but takes ages to get it really hot |
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| Author: | karozza [ Fri Sep 28, 2018 8:25 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Rear Valance repair? |
I think I'm gonna give it a go, maybe even use a kettle of hot water in addition to the heat gun to help spread the heat more. It is a totally different material to the bumper/sill trims & much thicker, so that could be an issue
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| Author: | Waylander [ Fri Sep 28, 2018 3:20 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Rear Valance repair? |
i would think in the sun they possibly get to 60 degrees, depending on colour |
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| Author: | karozza [ Fri Sep 28, 2018 3:52 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Rear Valance repair? |
Well, I gave it a shot & managed to get it much better! Not perfect, but very well acceptable. Most probably, after I respray & tighten it up, any discrepancy will not be visible. Now fits back in place & not protruding outwards. I used a combination of boiling hot water from the kettle, heat gun & I also have an Infra red heater, just like those used in body shops. Thanks for your help. |
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