Front Bumper clip repair

[Trent W]

I've seen this a bunch and unfortunately with no real solution other than to install ugly pins. So if your somewhat handy this works AMAZING! 10x stronger than factory.

Tools Needed:
Drill bits
File
Epoxy (Autozone)
1/2"x1" Aluminum angle (Lowes)
Tin sheers
1 inch Clamps (lowes)

You'll also need a bench Vice and a hammer for some persuasion
Just use your old clip as a template

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[HoosierDaddy]

Awesome. My passenger side almost tore the one and only time I removed the bumper cover. Saving your post in case I'm not as lucky next time.

 

[Jaymar]

I filled the black plastic receivers with epoxy and put square, captive nuts on the inside of them. Then epoxied the whole thing to the bumper and bolted it on from the inside. I had floppy bumper syndrome from the factory and it got worse after the first removal.

 

[HoosierDaddy]

I filled the black plastic receivers with epoxy and put square, captive nuts on the inside of them. Then epoxied the whole thing to the bumper and bolted it on from the inside. I had floppy bumper syndrome from the factory and it got worse after the first removal.

Pictures would be good.

 

[Jaymar]

Pictures would be good.

I wish I had taken pictures. Overall I think the above fix would be better because the car would come apart like factory. If anybody other than me tries to take mine apart it will destroy the bumper. My approach doesn't require fabricating the brackets though so it is an easier fix.

 

[blakedanatural]

I just started a new thread about this. one side of my bumper is a eye sore and dont know what to do

 

[Cobra Jet]

I just started a new thread about this. one side of my bumper is a eye sore and dont know what to do

Unfortunately your only options are
1) buy the fugly “buttons” and drill your bumper cover for them
2) do the repair outlined above in this DIY - it works
3) buy a used color matched bumper cover off eBay that isn’t damaged
4) buy a new bumper cover and have it prepped/painted to match your car (most expensive fix)

 

[Elvis67]

When I had my 2015 ..I replaced the the plastic inner fender push pins with larger bolts lock washer and nuts that held the front bumper cover to the inner fender . When I Tighten them I held the bumper cover tight to the fender and it held nicely with no gap from the missing or broken tabs.

 

[blakedanatural]

Unfortunately your only options are
1) buy the fugly “buttons” and drill your bumper cover for them
2) do the repair outlined above in this DIY - it works
3) buy a used color matched bumper cover off eBay that isn’t damaged
4) buy a new bumper cover and have it prepped/painted to match your car (most expensive fix)

thank you. Icant do that button drill jon.

 

[blakedanatural]

Unfortunately your only options are
1) buy the fugly “buttons” and drill your bumper cover for them
2) do the repair outlined above in this DIY - it works
3) buy a used color matched bumper cover off eBay that isn’t damaged
4) buy a new bumper cover and have it prepped/painted to match your car (most expensive fix)

thank you i will try the diy that was posted

 

[beetle6986]

I've seen this a bunch and unfortunately with no real solution other than to install ugly pins. So if your somewhat handy this works AMAZING! 10x stronger than factory.

Tools Needed:
Drill bits
File
Epoxy (Autozone)
1/2"x1" Aluminum angle (Lowes)
Tin sheers
1 inch Clamps (lowes)

You'll also need a bench Vice and a hammer for some persuasion
Just use your old clip as a template

You should make these and sell them. I need one! Pulled my car off off of some 2x4s I had to be able to get the jack under the car today. One pooped up under the bumper and snapped the passenger tab off. You just epoxied the aluminum to the plastic?

 

[blakedanatural]

I can not do that button deal either. I saw a guy on youtube used zip ties. I will attempt this but where do I ask about the tin to be formed to taps?

 

[azc0bra]

This looks like someone could easily fab up with a CNC, maybe a vendor would jump on this and make some?

 

[Brazos609]

Much better than most DIY repairs.

 

[Redcruzer]

I wish I would have thought of the metal bracket approach. I did something very similar using 3M body patch which is a metal grid and the JB weld plastic bonder. It worked well, just took me a bit longer with the dermal tool. The JB Weld plastic bonder works great by the way but it takes a bit longer the the 30 minutes to set up that they claim.

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