Meet Greg, your car angel. When his clients bring him their cars, he always goes above and beyond to find cost-effective solutions to their car troubles. One common issue he encounters is when the bumper cover clips are broken or missing, causing a misalignment between the bumper cover and the quarter panel.
In a recent case, Greg had a client bring in a car with 171,000 miles on it, and only a few years left in its lifespan. The bumper cover clips were broken, but there was no actual damage to the bumper cover itself. Instead of recommending an expensive trip to the body shop, Greg had a clever hack up his sleeve.
With just a few simple tools like duct tape, painters tape, gloves, a plastic knife, and quick-setting adhesive, Greg was able to fix the misaligned bumper cover in no time. He recommended using JB Quick or Permatex Cold Weld for the adhesive, as they both set quickly and provide a strong bond.
To start the repair, Greg tested the bumper and quarter panel for proper alignment and then prepped the bumper with painters tape to ensure a clean application of the adhesive. He identified the contact points where the clips had failed and applied the adhesive with precision.
After mixing the adhesive in equal parts and applying it to the seam, Greg used duct tape to bring the bumper cover back to its original position. He made sure not to leave the duct tape on for too long to avoid any residue on the paint.
After letting the adhesive set for about seven to eight minutes, Greg removed the duct tape to reveal the repaired bumper cover. While there were a few minor hiccups along the way, the end result was a perfectly aligned bumper cover that looked as good as new.
For just five dollars worth of adhesive and half an hour of his time, Greg was able to save his client a trip to the body shop and provide a long-lasting solution to their bumper cover issue. As Greg likes to say, he’s your car angel, always ready to swoop in and save the day with his clever hacks and cost-effective solutions.
So, the next time you have a small car mishap like broken bumper cover clips, remember Greg and his ingenious repair techniques. With a little bit of know-how and the right tools, you can save yourself time and money on costly repairs. Thanks for watching, and remember to subscribe for more car tips from your car angel, Greg.
