Best way to repair cracked Cladded front bumper

I am looking for the best way to repair a cracks in a cladded front bumper.

Long story short, I hit some black ice on Sunday and slid into an embankment, first with the front, then spinning and hitting the driver's side and then the rear. Really thought I was going to roll when the side was hitting. Anyway, I survived and the AV took a licking but fared very well. I was expecting to see all sorts of damage, but only minor to the front and the driver's rear bumper is pushed in about 1/4 inch.

So, I have to replace the Fog/DRL on the driver's side and there are some cracks surrounding that opening. What would be the best way to repair those? No missing plastic and I can pop the plastic back even, but need to re-enforce it from the back.

Would maybe plastic welding it back from the back fix it enough so that it doesnt seem to ever been cracked or repaired?

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Plastic welding, plastic goop and/or staples...

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I think I saw these bumpers for like $86 on ebay, super cheap. Here's the link: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Replace-GM1000648PP-2002-Chevy-Avalanche-Front-Bumper-Cover-Factory-OE-Style-/310858904905?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item4860a27549&vxp=mtr

But since you're just having to replace the brackets that hold in the fog lights then I'd try some epoxy or plastic weld.

Unfortunately they don't have 2500 bumpers.. At least not right now, mine has a crack and I may try to fix it my self since I'm having trouble finding one.

Thanks for the link, but that is for a 2002, so it is the lighter shade of gray. 2004 has the darker cladding.

2002blackedout2500 said:

I think I saw these bumpers for like $86 on ebay, super cheap. Here's the link: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Replace-GM1000648PP-2002-Chevy-Avalanche-Front-Bumper-Cover-Factory-OE-Style-/310858904905?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item4860a27549&vxp=mtr

But since you're just having to replace the brackets that hold in the fog lights then I'd try some epoxy or plastic weld.

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Dalefan said:

Thanks for the link, but that is for a 2002, so it is the lighter shade of gray. 2004 has the darker cladding.

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They sell both, just search eBay. I've replaced the front bumper cover once, after it didn't fare so well with hitting a deer. The aftermarket bumper covers are not as "nice" as OEM because they are painted versus color all the way through. I keep a spray can of Gatorback for occasional touch-ups.

Dalefan said:

Thanks for the link, but that is for a 2002, so it is the lighter shade of gray. 2004 has the darker cladding.

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Sorry about that! Should've read your profile