Bumper - Facia Repair/Refinish: Overview

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Classification:
BF92-013

Section:
Body & Frame

Reference:
TECHNICAL BULLETIN NTB92-043


Models:
All Models

Date:
June 4, 1992


POLYURETHANE & POLYPROPYLENE
BUMPER FACIA REPAIR/REFINISH


APPLIED MODELS:
1992 Maxima (J30) 1992 300ZX (Z32)
1992 Stanza (U12) 1992 240SX (S13)
1992 Sentra (B13) 1992 NX (KN13)

SERVICE INFORMATION

This bulletin provides detailed information on the identification, repair and refinishing of polyurethane and polypropylene bumper facias on Nissan vehicles.

A polyurethane bumper facia can be distinguished from a polypropylene facia by using the following test:

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

^ Polyurethane will bum with black smoke and have an odor.

^ Polypropylene will bum with little smoke and will not have an odor.

Alternate test:

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

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

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


Refer to chart for identification of 1992 model bumper facia materials.