How should I repair this bumper

FIONA SWARR

MEMBER
2006 TOYOTA RAV4
100,000 MILES

There is a crack down the center of the back bumper. It isnt broken off and isn't wobbling, but it does need to be fixed. I don't know whether I should use epoxy, plastic welding, or to just simply replace it. I don't own a plastic welder, but considering the cost difference to buy one versus just replacing the whole bumper, that's an option as well. What would you recommend?

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SCGRANTURISMO

MECHANIC
4,897 POSTS

Hello,

If I were going to take on this job, I would go to the auto parts store and get the fill a scratch paint pen that matched my vehicle's paint as closely as I could. I would then simply fill in the cracks with this pen and if it didn't fill completely even I would buff it out with a piece of 2000 Grit sandpaper. That is just my opinion though, other opinions may vary. Anyway, let us know how it turns out.

Thanks,
Alex
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