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FatX5 12-12-2010 04:40 PM

Thermoplatic Fender Repairs
 
Can these fenders be repaired? On the expressway a truck unloaded his gravel and one of the stones hit the plastic fender, right below the lights. It cracked across and lost some paint. All pieces are intact, just a crack.

Penguin 12-12-2010 05:03 PM

Not sure what type of plastic the BMW fender is made of, but there is a technique called "Plastic welding" that is used to repair motorcycle body parts (lots of plastic body parts and lots of opportunities to break them):

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Search for a body repair shop in your area that claims to be experienced with plastic welding and let them see the damage, As with metal welding, or even more so, experience is the key to a good repair.

FatX5 12-12-2010 05:16 PM

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Penguin 12-12-2010 05:47 PM

If they can access the crack from the back, they can probably repair it. Again. hard to say not knowing the type of plastic, but the repairs I have seen involve making a "V" shaped depression on the back of the crack and "welding" with plastic. This should provide structural integrity anf prevent further deterioration/spreading of the crack. It's then a decision of whether to go further to finish and repaint the front side, or live with the crack in the paint.


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