Bumper - Polyurethane & Polypropylene Fascia Repair: Overview

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Models All Models

Section Body & Frame

Classification BF87-012

Bulletin No. TS87-063

Date April 13, 1987
POLYURETHANE & POLYPROPYLENE

BUMPER FASCIA REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS


APPLIED MODELS: All models with polyurethane bumper fascia including the following models:

1984-1987 300ZX
1987 Stanza
1984-1987 200SX
1987 Pulsar NX
1985-1987 Maxima
1987 Van
1986-1987 Stanza Wagon

1987 Sentra

NOTE: All replacement bumper fascias are made from polyurethane.

SERVICE INFORMATION

This bulletin provides detailed instructions to repair polyurethane and polypropylene bumper fascias. A polyurethane bumper can be distinguished from a polypropylene bumper by using the following test:

^ Cut a small piece of material from the end of the bumper fascia and hold it over the flame of a match or lighter until it ignites.

- Polyurethane will burn with black smoke and have an odor.

- Polypropylene will burn with little smoke and will not have an odor.

Alternate Test:

^ Sand an area near the damage with 36 grit disc.

- If the material sands cleanly, the bumper is polyurethane.

- If the material melts or smears when sanded, it is polypropylene.



PARTS INFORMATION

The following 3M products (or their equivalents) should be obtained from your local body shop supply company.