Kia Bumper Material and Bumper Repair
Kia Bumper Material and Bumper Repair
Polyurethane (PUR), Reaction Injection Molding (RIM), Reinforced reaction injection molding (RRIM), Thermoset polyurethane — Most common on domestic vehicles. Yellow or grey in color. Bubbles and smokes when you attempt to melt. Thermo-set PUR sands powdery and can be smoothed with a grinder as long as you don’t use high pressure or high speed that causes the plastic to liquefy.
PUR and most thermo-set plastics are repaired by heat fusing and grinding a “V” groove and filling with urethane filler material and structural support (stainless steel screen) to the backside of the cracked material.
Thermoplastic Olefin (TPO), Thermo-Elastic Olefin (TEO)— TPO and TEO are a combination of polypropylene, an elastomer or rubber, and a mineral filler such as calcium carbonate or talc.
TPO bumper material sands in chunks melts like butter with high-speed grinders, feels like wax and gets stringy when hot, so keep this in mind when trying sand or grind a TPO bumper cover.
TPO bumper covers are the most difficult to repair because they contain 3% to 5% wax-based mold release within the material. The embedded wax makes it difficult for filler, adhesive, primer and paint to stick. Body shops prefer to discard a TPO bumper because the repair is so difficult
However, TPO IS repairable as long as you know how to prepare it. You must use a cleaner and adhesion promoter prior to adding any filler material.
Thermoplastic Poly Propylene— PP is semi-flexible, melts & smears when grinding, waxy or greasy feel. Repaired by heat fusing and grinding a “V” groove and filling with polypropylene filler material and structural support (stainless steel screen) to the backside of the cracked material.
Amanti (2007-2009) Front Bumper PP (Polypropylene)
Amanti (2004-2006) Front Bumper PP (Polypropylene)
Amanti (2007-2009) Rear Bumper PP (Polypropylene)
Amanti (2004-2006) Rear Bumper PP (Polypropylene)
Borrego Upper (2009-2011) Front Bumper PP (Polypropylene)
Borrego w/Parking Assist (2009-2011) Rear Bumper TPO or TEO (Thermo Plastic Olefin)
Forte H/B (2011-2013) Front Bumper PP (Polypropylene)
Forte Sedan (2010-2013) Front Bumper PP (Polypropylene)
Forte H/B (2011-2013) Rear Bumper PP (Polypropylene)
Forte Sedan (2010-2013) Rear Bumper PP (Polypropylene)
Forte Koup KOUP; From 7-21-09 (2010-2013) Front Bumper PP (Polypropylene)
Forte Koup KOUP (2010-2013) Rear Bumper PP (Polypropylene)
Magentis (2006-2009) Front Bumper PP (Polypropylene)
Magentis (2003-2006) Front Bumper PP (Polypropylene)
Magentis (2001-2002) Front Bumper TPO or TEO (Thermo Plastic Olefin)
Magentis w/Chrome Pkg (2007-2008) Rear Bumper PP (Polypropylene)
Magentis w/o Chrome Pkg (2006-2008) Rear Bumper PP (Polypropylene)
Magentis (2001-2006) Rear Bumper PP (Polypropylene)
Optima EX|LX; USA Built (2012-2013) Front Bumper TPO or TEO (Thermo Plastic Olefin)
Optima SX; To 2-14-11 (2011-2013) Front Bumper TPO or TEO (Thermo Plastic Olefin)
Optima EX|LX; Korea Built (2011) Front Bumper TPO or TEO (Thermo Plastic Olefin)
Optima (2006-2009) Front Bumper PP (Polypropylene)
Optima (2003-2006) Front Bumper PP (Polypropylene)
Optima (2001-2002) Front Bumper TPO or TEO (Thermo Plastic Olefin)
Optima HYBRID; w/Blind Spot Detection (2014-2016) Rear Bumper PP (Polypropylene)
Optima EX|LX; USA Built; w/o Object Sensors (2012-2013) Rear Bumper PP (Polypropylene)
Optima EX|LX; Korea Built; w/o Object Sensors (2011-2014) Rear Bumper PP (Polypropylene)
Optima HYBRID (2011-2013) Rear Bumper PP (Polypropylene)
Optima w/o Chrome Pkg (2006-2008) Rear Bumper PP (Polypropylene)
Optima w/Chrome Pkg (2006-2008) Rear Bumper PP (Polypropylene)
Optima (2001-2006) Rear Bumper PP (Polypropylene)
Rio Sedan (2012-2015) Front Bumper PP (Polypropylene)
Rio Sedan (2010-2011) Front Bumper PP (Polypropylene)
Rio Sedan (2006-2009) Front Bumper PP (Polypropylene)
Rio RX-V (2002) Front Bumper TPO or TEO (Thermo Plastic Olefin)
Rio (2001-2002) Front Bumper TPO or TEO (Thermo Plastic Olefin)
Rio H/B (2012-2015) Rear Bumper PP (Polypropylene)
Rio Sedan (2012-2015) Rear Bumper TPO or TEO (Thermo Plastic Olefin)
Rio Sedan (2010-2011) Rear Bumper PP (Polypropylene)
Rio Sedan (2006-2009) Rear Bumper PP (Polypropylene)
Rio 4dr hatchback; Cinco (2003-2005) Rear Bumper PP (Polypropylene)
Rio RX-V (2003-2005) Rear Bumper PP (Polypropylene)
Rio 4dr hatchback; Cinco (2002) Rear Bumper PP (Polypropylene)
Rio RX-V (2002) Rear Bumper PP (Polypropylene)
RIO5 (2010-2011) Front Bumper PP (Polypropylene)
RIO5 (2006-2009) Front Bumper PP (Polypropylene)
Rondo (2007-2012) Front Bumper PP (Polypropylene)
Rondo w/o Rear Bumper Object Sensors (2007-2012) Rear Bumper PP (Polypropylene)
Sedona w/Sport Pkg (2006-2012) Front Bumper PP (Polypropylene)
Sedona (2002-2005) Front Bumper PP (Polypropylene)
Sedona EX|LX; w/Back-Up Sensor; w/3 Sensor Holes; From 6-3-08 (2009-2014) Rear Bumper PP (Polypropylene)
Sedona EX|LX; w/o Back-Up Sensor (2006-2014) Rear Bumper PP (Polypropylene)
Sedona EX|LX; w/Back-Up Sensor; w/4 Sensor Holes; To 6-02-08 (2006-2008) Rear Bumper PP (Polypropylene)
Sedona (2002-2005) Rear Bumper PP (Polypropylene)
Sephia (1998-2001) Front Bumper PP (Polypropylene)
Sephia RS model; from 10/94 (1995-1997) Front Bumper TPO or TEO (Thermo Plastic Olefin)
Sephia (1998-2001) Rear Bumper TPO or TEO (Thermo Plastic Olefin)
Sorento (2014-2015) Front Bumper TPO or TEO (Thermo Plastic Olefin)
Sorento w/Sport Pkg (2011-2013) Front Bumper PP (Polypropylene)
Sorento w/o Sport Pkg (2011-2013) Front Bumper PP (Polypropylene)
Sorento BASE|LX; w/o Flares (2007-2009) Front Bumper PP (Polypropylene)
Sorento EX (2003-2006) Front Bumper PP (Polypropylene)
Sorento w/o Sport Pkg (2011-2013) Front Bumper PP (Polypropylene)
Sorento w/o Sport Pkg; w/o Parking Assist (2011-2013) Rear Bumper PP (Polypropylene)
Sorento w/o Sport Pkg; w/Parking Assist (2011-2012) Rear Bumper PP (Polypropylene)
Sorento BASE|LX (2007-2009) Rear Bumper PP (Polypropylene)
Sorento LX; w/o fender flares (2003-2006) Rear Bumper PP (Polypropylene)
Sorento EX; w/fender flares (2003-2006) Rear Bumper PP (Polypropylene)
Sorento w/Parking Assist (2014-2015) Rear Bumper PP (Polypropylene)
Soul (2012-2013) Front Bumper PP (Polypropylene)
Soul 1 Piece Center Cover (2010-2011) Front Bumper PP (Polypropylene)
Soul (2012-2013) Rear Bumper PP (Polypropylene)
Soul Type B (2010-2011) Rear Bumper PP (Polypropylene)
Soul Type A (2010-2011) Rear Bumper PP (Polypropylene)
Spectra (2007-2009) Front Bumper PP (Polypropylene)
Spectra (2005-2006) Front Bumper TPO or TEO (Thermo Plastic Olefin)
Spectra 4dr sedan; late design (2004-2006) Front Bumper TPO or TEO (Thermo Plastic Olefin)
Spectra 4dr hatchback; from 5/01 (2002-2004) Front Bumper TPO or TEO (Thermo Plastic Olefin)
Spectra 4dr sedan; prime; early design (2002-2004) Front Bumper TPO or TEO (Thermo Plastic Olefin)
Spectra 4dr hatchback (2000-2001) Front Bumper PP (Polypropylene)
Spectra (2007-2009) Rear Bumper PP (Polypropylene)
Spectra 4dr sedan; late design (2004-2006) Rear Bumper TPO or TEO (Thermo Plastic Olefin)
Spectra 4dr hatchback (2002-2004) Rear Bumper TPO or TEO (Thermo Plastic Olefin)
Spectra 4dr sedan; early design (2002-2004) Rear Bumper TPO or TEO (Thermo Plastic Olefin)
Sportage AWD; w/Park Assist (2017-2019) Front Bumper TPO or TEO (Thermo Plastic Olefin)
Sportage (2011-2016) Front Bumper PP (Polypropylene)
Sportage LX; Bar Type Grille; w/o Luxury Pkg; w/o Flares (2005-2010) Front Bumper TPO or TEO (Thermo Plastic Olefin)
Sportage (1998-2002) Front Bumper PP (Polypropylene)
Sportage (1995) Front Bumper TPO or TEO (Thermo Plastic Olefin)
Sportage 2.4L; w/Parking Sensor; From 2-11-11 (2011-2013) Rear Bumper PP (Polypropylene)
Sportage 2.4L; w/Parking Sensor; To 2-11-11 (2011) Rear Bumper PP (Polypropylene)
Sportage 2.0L engine; w/o luxury package (2005-2008) Rear Bumper PP (Polypropylene)
Sportage 2.7L engine; w/o luxury package (2005-2008) Rear Bumper PP (Polypropylene)
Sportage w/Luxury Pkg (2005-2008) Rear Bumper PP (Polypropylene)
Sportage w/spare carrier (1995-2002) Rear Bumper PP (Polypropylene)
Sportage w/o spare carrier (1995-2002) Rear Bumper TPO or TEO (Thermo Plastic Olefin)