Accord EX Coupe L4-2254cc 2.3L SOHC (VTEC) MFI (1998)
The front bumper, rear bumper, and side sill panel are made of polypropylene (PP) resin. They can be repaired if the damage or deformation is minor in
nature. This section covers PP repair. Repairing PP is different from other resins such as ABS and urethane.
Repair Materials and Tools
Repair Materials and Tools
The following materials and tools are required to resin bumpers:
Adhesive and Filler (examples):
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Bumper primer (clear type)
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Bond quick mender
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High art mat black
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High art thinner
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High art hardener
Primer surfacer (examples).
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Dual-liquid type bumper primer surfacer (gray) Reference (Isam Paint)
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Pigment: (1kg) (35.3 oz)
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Hardener: (100g) (3.5 oz)
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Thinner: (900 ml) (30.4 fl. oz, 31.7 Imp. oz)
NOTE: Follow the manufacturer's recommendations
Tools:
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Putty knife
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Base (putty)
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Sandpaper
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Cutter
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Brush
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Masking tape
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Masking paper
1. Bumper Primer (Clear): Premixed type
The primer provides a good support for the filler and primer surfacer. It is applied to the surface of the bumper.
Drying time:
Natural 68 degrees F(20 degrees C) 20 minutes
Baked 140 degrees (60 degrees C) 10 minutes
2. PUTTY BOND QUICK MENDER
After the PP primer has dried thoroughly, apply the PUTTY BOND QUICK MENDER.
-1. Mix one part of the mender (A) and one part of the hardener (B) and stir thoroughly.