How to Easily Fix Cracks by Plastic Welding!

Sometimes a crack in a bumper will be sent to the dumpster real quick, but with the knowledge in this video they can easily be fixed. In this Episode I am using the most basic plastic welder to repair a 6 inch crack in a plastic bumper cover. I have broken down the steps to make it easy for any DIY attempting bumper repair for the first time!

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[robertzeoli]

I've been in the paint business for 50 years, us old guys can always learn something new, I really appreciate your show And take care !!🍺🍺

[robertlangley]

It’s always nice when a professional will take the time to show us wannabes how to attempt to do what they can do in their sleep. Thank you very much.. This is an excellent video well narrated and produced.

[thefreedomguyuk]

For those not having the equipment, a zip tie does it equally well.
Use a lighter to set fire to, and melt, the zip tie, while holding it above the damage. The drips from the melted zip tie bonds with the plastic, and it gets really strong. With a bit of practising, the result can look like a TIG weld.

[CBrigante]

Hello greetings from Tijuana Mexico. I own a small paint and body shop and I am very happy to have you share your knowledge with us.

[vickikgibson]

Awesome info as usual, and I enjoyed your detail. No skimping on process, which matters!:) Proper repairs make a world of difference for lasting quality. Some of us are working on those special projects we don't want to pay an arm and leg for, so knowing how to do it right really helps! Thank you!!

[ryanhawks]

DUDE!!! you literally have a video for every repair i need to ever do! always a top notch, detailed tutorial that educates while entertaining. Thank you for all the work you put into this channel brother!! Very much appreciated! - Hawk

[jlp]

I have a tip for you. If you want to speed the process up a lot you can get one of those little pencil torches and use that along with the flat tip to get things warmer faster. I use them all the time and my crack repair time is 75 percent faster. Obviously, you need to be careful not to get the plastic too hot but you know that. I have repaired hundreds of cracks with a torch and the welder and never had one fail. I also wanted to say that I actually think that my welds with the torch are stronger because I find that the plastic welder just doesn't get the bumper cover hot enough to bond all of the plastic together

[aztecamechanicalelectrical]

I just love the way you explain the process, please keep it up.

[leoclement]

Awesome tutorial my friend.
I really like how you take the time to thoroughly explain each step by step.

[debrac]

You are a good instructor. You speak clearly, good pace. Thanks for clarifyin WHY you need aluminum tape. I learned lots and enjoyed it too

[MichaelChanslor]

Thank you for the no BS, clear and concise video. This has really helped me out. THANKS!

[ObNoXiOuS]

Hi Brian, great video. From my limited experience, drilling a hole in each end of the crack would prevent the crack from expanding further if the area was to be damaged again. This would be done before the sanding usually. 👍

[docmoses]

Well done👍👍Your videos are a true asset to society education. Keep up the good work. Doc🕊️

[G]

I’m going to try this method on my cracked bike plastic parts. Thank you for sharing

[robertf]

Great explaination, great demonstration. THIS is why you are a professional, who gets paid the BIG BUCKS!!!

[justinshields]

This by far is the best welding kit I've seen!

[GA-tliy]

Thank you Brian, you spent a lot of time and finally you did a great job.

[UtahDarkHorse]

Great repair and super video. I've begun to try repairing plastic (not car bodies), and this is really helpful. Thank you for sharing 🙂

[keithbau.gardner]

This video came at a perfect, thank you, we have to fix my sons bumper, we bought the kit a while ago, i have never fixed one, but you just made that easier for me, once again, great video