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starbase · 07-02-2013, 10:48 AM

I posted this in the bodywork section. I figured I may have a better chance of a reply by re-posting to the general area too.
I must have driven over something like a cardboard campaign poster with a metal bracket the other day since today I saw a piece of the metal bracket sticking out of my from bumper. It left a single hole about a quarter inch in diameter. The hole is in the lower part of the front bumper just to the lower left of the license plate when looking at the front of the car.

What's the best way to fill and patch the hole so that I can paint it with my touch up paint?

Doug
2011 Camaro LS SIM

Kleeeb · 07-02-2013, 01:54 PM

Do you have a picture?

Badman24 · 07-02-2013, 02:03 PM

I personally would use a high quality plastic body filler. As a matter of fact I did. I had the same problem. I didn't touch up just that area with the base coat. You cannot see the repair and shines better than the original paint. My car is black and you sti can't see the repair. It's all about the prep. Get the prep right and the paint will come out nice. You could use base coat clear coat and use some blender to blend the clear. Most likely you will have to sand and polish the blends area since the original clear coat I think is 2k clear. I'm not a professional painted, I do it as a hobby.

AustinWithrow · 07-02-2013, 02:06 PM

starbase · 07-03-2013, 08:58 AM

Here are two pictures of the hole in the front bumper. The first pictures shows its position relative to the front license plate. The second picture is a close up of the hole.

Where can I purchase a "high quality plastic body filler"? Is it applied as a paste or is it sprayed on? Would epoxy work as well?

I tried to see if I could get to the other side of the hole but I would have to disassemble some of the front end to get there. I'd prefer if I'd be able to fill it from the outside. As many coats as necessary before using touch-up paint to complete the job.

Thanks,
Doug

AdamZ · 07-03-2013, 09:03 AM

Bro....you been shot at

with a .22

07-02-2013, 10:48 AM	#1
starbase Drives: 2011 Camaro LS SIM Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Georgia Posts: 87 View My Garage	Hole in Bumper I posted this in the bodywork section. I figured I may have a better chance of a reply by re-posting to the general area too. I must have driven over something like a cardboard campaign poster with a metal bracket the other day since today I saw a piece of the metal bracket sticking out of my from bumper. It left a single hole about a quarter inch in diameter. The hole is in the lower part of the front bumper just to the lower left of the license plate when looking at the front of the car. What's the best way to fill and patch the hole so that I can paint it with my touch up paint? Doug 2011 Camaro LS SIM

07-02-2013, 01:54 PM	#2
Kleeeb Drives: 2014 Red Hot 1LT/RS Join Date: May 2013 Location: College Station, TX Posts: 1,801	Do you have a picture? __________________

07-02-2013, 02:03 PM	#3
Badman24 Drives: 2SS Black W/GFX Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: South Dakota (EAFB) Posts: 100	I personally would use a high quality plastic body filler. As a matter of fact I did. I had the same problem. I didn't touch up just that area with the base coat. You cannot see the repair and shines better than the original paint. My car is black and you sti can't see the repair. It's all about the prep. Get the prep right and the paint will come out nice. You could use base coat clear coat and use some blender to blend the clear. Most likely you will have to sand and polish the blends area since the original clear coat I think is 2k clear. I'm not a professional painted, I do it as a hobby. __________________

07-02-2013, 02:06 PM	#4
AustinWithrow Drives: 2013 Cammed/LSA Conversion 1LE Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Corbin, Ky Posts: 564 View My Garage	__________________ "Livin' life in the fast lane, moving at the speed of light and I can't slow down, only got a gallon in the gas tank, but I'm at the finish line so I can't stop now"

07-03-2013, 08:58 AM	#5
starbase Drives: 2011 Camaro LS SIM Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Georgia Posts: 87 View My Garage	Here are two pictures of the hole in the front bumper. The first pictures shows its position relative to the front license plate. The second picture is a close up of the hole. Where can I purchase a "high quality plastic body filler"? Is it applied as a paste or is it sprayed on? Would epoxy work as well? I tried to see if I could get to the other side of the hole but I would have to disassemble some of the front end to get there. I'd prefer if I'd be able to fill it from the outside. As many coats as necessary before using touch-up paint to complete the job. Thanks, Doug Attached Images

07-03-2013, 09:03 AM	#6
AdamZ Account Suspended Drives: Eve - 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Fairfield, OH Posts: 11,815	Bro....you been shot at with a .22