Fiberglass & Plastic Repairs in Covina, CA

What Is Fiberglass & Plastic Repairs?

Much of a modern vehicle's outside is plastic. Bumper covers, grilles, mirror housings, trim and some fenders are molded from plastics that flex and crack in a collision. Some vehicles also use fiberglass panels and parts. Fiberglass and plastic repair rebuilds these parts and refinishes them, instead of replacing them, when the damage allows.

At One Stop Body Shop & Collision, our I-CAR certified technicians repair cracks, tears and broken mounting tabs in plastic parts. Fiberglass is repaired by rebuilding the damaged layers and shaping them back to form. Every repaired part is then refinished to factory standards with paint mixed on our PPG computerized system. When a part cannot be saved, we replace it and paint it to match.

Why Fiberglass & Plastic Repairs Matters in Covina, CA

A bumper cover is not only for looks. It holds parking sensors, lights and brackets, and it shapes how air flows around the vehicle. A cracked cover can sag, rattle or tear off at speed.

Repairing a plastic or fiberglass part can also be the smarter choice. A new bumper cover may need to be ordered and painted from scratch. A sound repair keeps the part you have and can get you back on the road sooner.

When Should You Consider Fiberglass & Plastic Repairs in Covina, CA

Look at your bumpers after any bump in a parking lot or minor accident. A crack, a tear or a corner that has pulled loose should be repaired before it spreads. Paint that flakes off a bumper is often a sign the plastic beneath has cracked.

Fiberglass parts need attention when they show spider cracks, chips or soft spots. Water can get between the layers and weaken them. Call (626) 915-2770 and we will tell you whether the part can be repaired.

What We Check During Fiberglass & Plastic Repairs

Before repairing a plastic or fiberglass part, we check:

• The type of plastic or fiberglass the part is made of
• The length and depth of each crack or tear
• Mounting tabs, clips and brackets
• Sensors, lights and wiring held by the part
• The paint and finish on and around the part

How Plastic and Fiberglass Parts Are Repaired

Plastic repairs begin by cleaning the part and finding where each crack ends. The crack is reinforced from behind so it cannot open again, often with a plastic welding method that fuses the material. Broken mounting tabs are rebuilt so the part sits tightly in place. The front is then filled, shaped and sanded smooth.

Fiberglass is repaired by grinding away the damaged layers and laying new fiberglass cloth and resin in their place. Once it cures, it is shaped to match the original contour. Both plastic and fiberglass parts are primed with products made for them, so the paint bonds and lasts.

Fiberglass & Plastic Repairs for Vehicles Near Covina, CA

One Stop Body Shop & Collision repairs plastic and fiberglass parts on cars, SUVs and pickups from across the San Gabriel Valley. Drivers come to us from Covina, West Covina, Glendora, Baldwin Park, Duarte and the cities around them. From a cracked bumper to a damaged fiberglass panel, we repair it to the same standard.

Newer vehicles use many different plastics, each with its own repair method. Our technicians identify the material first and repair it the right way. We are certified by Infiniti, Kia, Nissan, Chrysler, Dodge, RAM and Enterprise.

Why Choose One Stop Body Shop & Collision?

We have repaired vehicles in Covina since 1995, and our shop holds Gold Class I-CAR Certification and PPG Certification. Vehicles are painted to factory standards. Every car undergoes a thorough quality inspection before delivery.

Every repair starts with a free estimate, and we accept all types of insurance. Your vehicle stays overnight in our fenced, camera-watched secure parking. Call (626) 915-2770 or stop by 632 N Grand Ave to start your repair.

Is Your Vehicle Due for Fiberglass & Plastic Repairs in Covina, CA?

Look for these signs of plastic or fiberglass damage: