Plastic welder? Do or don't? Bumper Mod
 

I''m going to have my Nismo bumper modified for MCR Carbon Fiber canards. So I will be removing my side markers and filling in those areas.

Should I take some plastic bumper material cut to fit and use a plastic welder to fill in the marker areas?. Use some filler for the finishing touches.

Whats the best method for those with similar experiences?

How have others shaved thier bumpers? I prefer the JDM smooth bumper design.

Thanks

don't

The front bumper has side markers? How about some photos of what you are talking about.

Going from this look

http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j1...d3f43dfb17.jpg

http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j1...de518/lia3.jpg

http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j1.../ZimsNIz62.jpg

To this look:

http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j1...dsz33nismo.jpg

http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j1...crhood350z.jpg

http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j1...518/L_7101.jpg

Minus the hood! I'll boost before I buy that hood. The price is kind of rediculous...

You can remove and fill the side makers. If you feel comfortable fabricating a back plate, working in stages with a deep bondo fill, do it yourself. If not have it done by a pro.

Remember the front bumper is flexible and does not do well with none-flexible bondo.

Was recommended that I could use plastic weld. Then I wouldn't need to use so much filler if I cut out some material to fill the markers and weld in place.

I don't think I'll tackle this project. I want it done right. Just curious if there is any method I should recommend to the shop. lol

They will be painting my door handles at the sametime.

I think I may also ship out my headlights this winter to be blacked out and modded. Should compliment the car nicely.

A knowledgeable shop will use the proper plastic fill.

The way i've done it is to cut out the piece completely, and then make a template of a flexible plastic piece to fill the gap. I then used a hot knife to weld the two plastics together from behind the bumper, but leave a small amount of recess in the front so you can tidy up the mess with proper plastic filler. It will keep the weight down rather than just stuffing the whole area with plastic filler. Trust me, the bumper will start to get heavy.