Bumper Cover Repair - How to Repair Broken Slot Tabs

This video will show you how to repair those "slot tabs" that are very common on bumpers. "Slot Tabs" are those rectangular slots on the edge that snap into the brackets on fenders and quarter panels. Often, these can break when you are removing the bumper. They are hard to repair using two-part adhesives since they present so little surface to stick to.

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- 6145 Hand Seamer: https://www.polyvance.com/Hand-Seamer...


Chapters:
Intro: 0:00
What are slot tabs?: 0:10
Preparing the tab for repair (tab 1): 0:52
Welding the cosmetic side (tab 1): 1:52
Shaping the weld (tab 1): 3:14
Prepping & welding the back side (tab 1): 3:35
Preparing the tab for repair (tab 2): 4:46
Welding the cosmetic side (tab 2): 5:45
Shaping the weld (tab 2): 6:38
Strength test (tab 2): 7:00
Welding the back side & shaping (tab 2): 7:11
Final strength test (tab 2): 7:31


⚠️ Important ⚠️
- Always wear proper safety gear while working!
- The length of this video is in no way representative of the actual time required to perform a complete repair and therefore should not be used for estimating purposes.


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