what would be the best way to fix my bumper, without buying a new one.

Haw bad is it ? Fiberglass wont work because its rigid and the bumpe is flexible, so it will crack where the two meet. SEM make a product called "problem plastic" that you can get in an epoxy sized tube for about $20 that works well. There are other products that you can get in larger tubes, but they usually need a special applicator. If you have a tear you can reinforce it on the backside with nylon screen and problem plastic, then bevel and feather the edges on the front side to fill with the product, sand and finish like any body filler.

Edit: Now I see the pic, it can be done, but might cost more then finding a replacement. Those flexible repair product arent cheap !

[This message has been edited by Mike Gonzalez (edited 03-08-2011).]

it is a eurathane (sp?) panel. fiberglass will not stick to it well. Use a flexible eurathane panel repair kit from your local automotive (autobody) supply store. They usually list it as a bumper repair kit.

-Dave

does the bumper lower bottom section "skirt" separate from the upper section? i have a 88 se but the lower section is different from my 85 gt. i like the gt skirt better.

quote Originally posted by dw9301998: does the bumper lower bottom section "skirt" separate from the upper section? i have a 88 se but the lower section is different from my 85 gt. i like the gt skirt better.

you have an 88 coupe (no SE in 88). the rear fascia is all one piece on all Fieros. In my opinion, the 87-88 coupe fascias look really nice and fit the coupe body well. If you like the "ground effects" of the 85 GT, then you should get the side and front pieces as well, otherwise, the rear will look out of place and as if you couldn't find the correct body part because of an accident. Just my opinion.

This is my repair thread. https://www.fiero.nl/forum/Forum2/HTML/112286.html Mike was right, its not cheap for the products.
Keystone will recondition them for around 210.00 cracks and all.
Keystone Automotive - Madison
5969 Haase Rd
Deforest, WI 53532

Local: 608-249-4775
Toll Free: 800-356-7252
Fax: 608-249-4792

Theres more around the country you'll have to Google them.
Edit. LKQ aquired keystone.

[This message has been edited by hercimer01 (edited 03-08-2011).]

For about $40, you buy 3M "Flexible parts repaip". it comes in 2 tubes, you mix 50/50. grind it down, fill it up, within 2-3 hrs it's ready to gind to shape, put on a skim coat sand it down & prime. I did the EXACT same repair on my GT when I got it. fiberglass WILL NOT WORK on the bumper cover. However, it will work ok on the 1/4 Panel.

quote Originally posted by dw9301998: what would be the best way to fix my bumper, without buying a new one.

You will come out cheaper & better to just replace that. A rip that large will cost a small fortune for the right materials to repair it correctly. Fiberglass will not work.
~ Paul
aka "Tha Driver"

sorry for the highjack but I just removed one of the three bolts from the roof a rear clip that bolt down from inside the cabin near the rear window. I am replacing it (it broke off) and wondering if fiberglass would work here to hold the bolt in place. When I do it I am going to try to have it move freely like the other two do.

Steve

no problem, i coud use ur help im doing the same thing removing the rear clip. i need some info in how to remove it. if u dont mind could u give me a quick run down on how to remove it, like where r locations of the screws bolts ect. thanks

I will have to look this afternoon because it has been awhile and im sure someone else will chime in but I do remember that there are 3 in the roof but you will also need to remove the bolts holding down the main part of the roof so it can be lifted a bit to get the rear roof high enough to clear the bolt holes and out from under the front roof section. Also 1 on each side in the pillar. The rest should be in the gas cap area and in the trunk.

Steve

cool thanks. thanks everyone for the help

It looks like there are 6 bolts under the tail lights, 2 in the trunk one on each side, 1 in each pillar on the inside and 3 in the roof inside near the rear window.

EDIT: The ones in the pillars are 10mm I believe and you will need an extention and a deepwell socket to get them. Be careful not to drop anything down in the pillar. It gone bye-bye then lol
Hope this helps,

Steve

[This message has been edited by JumpStart (edited 03-09-2011).]

thanks bro , that info will help a lot.

3M has products for that. Product information and videos here: http://solutions.3m.com/wps...int_Dept/Paint_Prep/

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