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Patch small cracks in a plastic bumper with filler and polish

Small cracks and scratches on plastic bumpers or mirror housings can often be repaired with filler and polish.

Time
⏱ 60 min
Difficulty
◆ medium

What you need

  • Special filler for plastic
  • Polish

How to do it

  1. Clean and degrease the damaged area.
  2. Work in the special filler.
  3. Polish the area afterwards.

Variations

  • Scratches on alloy wheels need sanding and repainting, which is workshop work.

Sources

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  • t-online.de (opens in a new tab)Kleine Risse oder Kratzer an Stoßfängern oder Spiegeln aus Kunststoff lassen sich oft mit speziellen Füllstoffen und Poliermitteln reparieren.

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