Gouge in rear bumper

[akpud]

Hi,

Here is a pic of a gouge out of my rear bumper. Any suggestions for what material to use to fill the hole? I have virtually no DIY experience so specific info would help - ie

- what product to use to fill the hole

- what or how to sand it smooth etc.

Many thanks as always for all your help!

AK :)

[djantlive]

Are you going to have it repainted? If so, just let the body shop do it. They can use bondo to fill it and sand it.

[akpud]

Yes, I'm sure that I will have it re-painted next spring - but just in case I wanted to fill the hole now - what should I use????

Thanks,

AK

[M3 Ninja]

Yes, I'm sure that I will have it re-painted next spring - but just in case I wanted to fill the hole now - what should I use????

Thanks,

AK

Nothing that will look good. Just hold off until you get it repainted. It'll take a bodyshop 10 minutes to fill and fix. It's plastic, so it won't rust or get more damaged in the meantime.

[akpud]

Thanks M3 - sounds likke good advice. Oh well - another DIY project down the drain.......................

AK

[Uncle Bob]

Thanks M3 - sounds likke good advice. Oh well - another DIY project down the drain.......................

AK

Well, it's great advice. Some DIY jobs make more work than they repair, without proper conditions, materials and tools. To say nothing about learning about bumper repair on you $50K+ automobile!

[akpud]

True enough - thanks guys!

AK

[Frank Patrick]

Body work on flexible sections, such as your bumper can be a tricky thing best left to professionals.

[pk2]

Mine was much worse than yours (torn), cost me about $250

Peter