Worm A much better forum Silver Donating Members 3,808 Member For: 16y 10m 8d Gender: Male Location: Victoria Posted 13/03/11 09:18 AM Share Posted 13/03/11 09:18 AM Anyone know a good plastic welder? I just bought a genuine BA GT-P front bumper that needs a little plastic welding... Melbourne, South Eastern Burbs... Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/73779-plastic-welding-bumper-where/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smoke them tyres Member 557 Member For: 17y 5m 9d Gender: Male Location: Brisbane Posted 13/03/11 11:34 AM Share Posted 13/03/11 11:34 AM I thought a few years back, the manufacturers went from thermoplastic to thermosetting plastic????My limited knowledge is the first can be welded, the second can't. Probably so they can sell more.Any others know for sure or otherwise? Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/73779-plastic-welding-bumper-where/#findComment-1088707 Share on other sites More sharing options...
XAH03 Member 597 Member For: 17y 7m 1d Gender: Male Location: Cairns QLD Posted 13/03/11 11:51 AM Share Posted 13/03/11 11:51 AM I did a HSV bar once that was thermosetting plastic. It's a yellowy type of colored plastic and an absolute PITA to weld. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/73779-plastic-welding-bumper-where/#findComment-1088715 Share on other sites More sharing options...
cole trickle Donating Members 237 Member For: 19y 4m 23d Gender: Male Location: Melbourne, Vic Posted 14/03/11 05:09 AM Share Posted 14/03/11 05:09 AM Worm, I used BAYSIDE BUMPERS PH 0409 182 869 he plastic welded my rear bar for twin exhaust outlets to match the standard side, not just a hack cut outCheers Dalesy Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/73779-plastic-welding-bumper-where/#findComment-1088821 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Worm A much better forum Silver Donating Members 3,808 Member For: 16y 10m 8d Gender: Male Location: Victoria Posted 14/03/11 05:18 AM Author Share Posted 14/03/11 05:18 AM Thanks mate!!! Will give him a buzz tomorrow... Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/73779-plastic-welding-bumper-where/#findComment-1088824 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toxic Beast Member 514 Member For: 18y 9m 6d Gender: Male Posted 22/04/11 08:46 AM Share Posted 22/04/11 08:46 AM please dont tell me u used the bayside bumpers :$To my knowledge, hes the only guy who does plastic welding but he screwed up my genuine fpv rear bumper and after few months I have weld marks and stretch marks visible..howd urs go anyway Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/73779-plastic-welding-bumper-where/#findComment-1098986 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Worm A much better forum Silver Donating Members 3,808 Member For: 16y 10m 8d Gender: Male Location: Victoria Posted 22/04/11 11:18 AM Author Share Posted 22/04/11 11:18 AM I didnt mate. There are others who do plastic welding. My panel beater suggested another place on other side of the city. Turned out amazing...Bur I sold it! Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/73779-plastic-welding-bumper-where/#findComment-1099032 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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