Nissan Bumper Material and Bumper Repair

Nissan 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.

200SX (1998) Front Bumper TPO or TEO (Thermo Plastic Olefin)
200SX (1995-1997) Front Bumper PP (Polypropylene)
200SX (1998) Rear Bumper PP (Polypropylene)
200SX (1995-1997) Rear Bumper PP (Polypropylene)
240SX (1997-1998) Front Bumper TPO or TEO (Thermo Plastic Olefin)
240SX (1995-1996) Front Bumper TPO or TEO (Thermo Plastic Olefin)
240SX (1991-1994) Front Bumper PUR or RIM (Urethane)
240SX w/o spoiler (1989) Front Bumper PUR or RIM (Urethane)
240SX w/spoiler (1989-1990) Front Bumper PUR or RIM (Urethane)
240SX (1995-1998) Rear Bumper PP (Polypropylene)
240SX 2dr coupe/convertible (1989-1994) Rear Bumper PUR or RIM (Urethane)
240SX 2dr hatchback (1989-1994) Rear Bumper PUR or RIM (Urethane)
300ZX USA; w/o turbo (1990-1996) Front Bumper PUR or RIM (Urethane)
300ZX Canada; w/o turbo (1990-1994) Front Bumper PUR or RIM (Urethane)
300ZX Canada; w/turbo (1990-1994) Front Bumper PUR or RIM (Urethane)
300ZX USA; w/turbo (1990-1996) Front Bumper PUR or RIM (Urethane)
300ZX except 2+2 (1990-1996) Rear Bumper PUR or RIM (Urethane)
300ZX 2+2 (1990-1996) Rear Bumper PUR or RIM (Urethane)
350Z NISMO; Coupe (2007-2008) Front Bumper PP (Polypropylene)
350Z ENTHUSIAST; Coupe; Man Trans (2006-2009) Front Bumper PP (Polypropylene)
350Z (2006-2009) Front Bumper PP (Polypropylene)
350Z (2003-2005) Front Bumper PP (Polypropylene)
370Z BASE|TOURING; Conv (2010-2012) Front Bumper TPO or TEO (Thermo Plastic Olefin)
370Z BASE|TOURING; Coupe; w/o Sport Pkg (2009-2012) Front Bumper TPO or TEO (Thermo Plastic Olefin)
370Z BASE; Coupe; w/Sport Pkg (2009-2012) Front Bumper TPO or TEO (Thermo Plastic Olefin)
370Z BASE|TOURING (2009-2019) Rear Bumper TPO or TEO (Thermo Plastic Olefin)
Altima w/o Distance Sensors (2016-2018) Front Bumper PP (Polypropylene)
Altima Sedan (2013-2015) ront Bumper PP (Polypropylene)
Altima Sedan (2010-2012) Front Bumper PP (Polypropylene)
Altima Coupe (2010-2013) Front Bumper TPO or TEO (Thermo Plastic Olefin)
Altima HYBRID (2010-2011) Front Bumper PP (Polypropylene)
Altima Coupe (2008-2009) Front Bumper PP (Polypropylene)
Altima HYBRID (2007-2009) Front Bumper PP (Polypropylene)
Altima Sedan (2007-2009) Front Bumper PP (Polypropylene)
Altima SE-R (2006) Front Bumper TPO or TEO (Thermo Plastic Olefin)
Altima base/S/SE/SL model (2005-2006) Front Bumper PP (Polypropylene)
Altima (2002-2004) Front Bumper PP (Polypropylene)
Altima XE/GXE/GLE (2000-2001) Front Bumper TPO or TEO (Thermo Plastic Olefin)
Altima SE (2000-2001) Front Bumper TPO or TEO (Thermo Plastic Olefin)
Altima except SE (1998-1999) Front Bumper PP (Polypropylene)
Altima (1993-1997) Front Bumper PP (Polypropylene)
Altima w/o Distance Sensors (2016-2018) Rear Bumper PP (Polypropylene)
Altima (2013-2015) Rear Bumper PP (Polypropylene)
Altima Coupe (2008-2013) Rear Bumper PP (Polypropylene)
Altima HYBRID (2007-2011) Rear Bumper PP (Polypropylene)
Altima Sedan (2007-2012) Rear Bumper PP (Polypropylene)
Altima w/2.5L 4 cyl engine (2002-2006) Rear Bumper TPO or TEO (Thermo Plastic Olefin)
Altima w/3.5L V6 engine (2002-2006) Rear Bumper TPO or TEO (Thermo Plastic Olefin)
Altima (2000-2001) Rear Bumper TPO or TEO (Thermo Plastic Olefin)
Altima (1998-1999) Rear Bumper TPO or TEO (Thermo Plastic Olefin)
Altima (1993-1997) Rear Bumper TPO or TEO (Thermo Plastic Olefin)
Armada w/o Park Distance Sensors (2008-2015) Front Bumper TPO or TEO (Thermo Plastic Olefin)
Armada w/distance sensors (2008-2015) Front Bumper PP (Polypropylene)
Armada w/Towing Pkg; w/o Park Distance Sensors (2008-2015) Rear Bumper PP (Polypropylene)
Armada w/Towing Pkg; w/Park Distance Sensors (2008-2015) Rear Bumper TPO or TEO (Thermo Plastic Olefin)
Axxess (1990-1995) Front Bumper PUR or RIM (Urethane)
Axxess (1990-1995) Rear Bumper PUR or RIM (Urethane)
Cube BASE|S|SL (2009-2014) Front Bumper PP (Polypropylene)
Cube KROM (2009-2011) Front Bumper PP (Polypropylene)
Cube BASE|S|SL; w/o Parking Sensors (2009-2014) Rear Bumper PP (Polypropylene)
Cube SL; w/Parking Sensors (2009-2012) Rear Bumper PP (Polypropylene)
Front Bumper w/painted bumper (2005-2008) Front Bumper PP (Polypropylene)
Front Bumper w/bright; upper (2005-2008) Front Bumper TPO or TEO (Thermo Plastic Olefin)
Front Bumper w/o holes for fender flares; Black/PTM (2001-2004) Front Bumper TPO or TEO (Thermo Plastic Olefin)
Front Bumper w/holes for fender flares; smooth black – paint to match (2001-2004) Front Bumper TPO or TEO (Thermo Plastic Olefin)
GT-R w/Fog Lamps (2012-2014) Front Bumper PP (Polypropylene)
Juke w/o Tow Hook Cover (2011-2012) Front Bumper PP (Polypropylene)
Juke (2011-2012) Rear Bumper TPO or TEO (Thermo Plastic Olefin)
Leaf (2011) Front Bumper PP (Polypropylene)
Leaf (2013-2017) Rear Bumper PP (Polypropylene)
Leaf (2011-2012) Rear Bumper PP (Polypropylene)
Maxima (2007-2008) Front Bumper PP (Polypropylene)
Maxima (2004-2006) Front Bumper PP (Polypropylene)
Maxima (2002-2003) Front Bumper TPO or TEO (Thermo Plastic Olefin)
Maxima (2000-2001) Front Bumper TPO or TEO (Thermo Plastic Olefin)
Maxima (1997-1999) Front Bumper PP (Polypropylene)
Maxima GXE/GLE (1995-1996) Front Bumper PP (Polypropylene)
Maxima SE (1995-1996) Front Bumper PP (Polypropylene)
Maxima GXE/Brougham (1989-1994) Front Bumper PUR or RIM (Urethane)
Maxima (1981-1984) Front Bumper PUR or RIM (Urethane)
Maxima (2009-2014) Rear Bumper TPO or TEO (Thermo Plastic Olefin)
Maxima w/parking assist (2007-2008) Rear Bumper PP (Polypropylene)
Maxima w/o parking assist (2007-2008) Rear Bumper PP (Polypropylene)
Maxima (2004-2006) Rear Bumper TPO or TEO (Thermo Plastic Olefin)
Maxima (2000-2003) Rear Bumper TPO or TEO (Thermo Plastic Olefin)
Maxima (1997-1999) Rear Bumper PP (Polypropylene)
Maxima (1995-1996) Rear Bumper PP (Polypropylene)
Maxima (1989-1994) Rear Bumper PUR or RIM (Urethane)
Murano LE|S|SL|SV (2011-2014) Front Bumper TPO or TEO (Thermo Plastic Olefin)
Murano (2009-2010) Front Bumper TPO or TEO (Thermo Plastic Olefin)
Murano includes mounting clips & screws (2003-2005) Front Bumper PP (Polypropylene)
Murano BASE|LE|SE|SL (2009-2014) Rear Bumper PP (Polypropylene)
Murano includes mounting clips & retainers (2003-2005) Rear Bumper TPO or TEO (Thermo Plastic Olefin)
Pathfinder w/Parking Sensors; w/o Trailer Tow Pkg; Smooth Upper; Textured Lower (2013-2016) Front Bumper TPO or TEO (Thermo Plastic Olefin)
Pathfinder S/SE (2008-2012) Front Bumper PP (Polypropylene)
Pathfinder (2005-2007) Front Bumper PP (Polypropylene)
Pathfinder from 12/98 (1998-2004) Front Bumper TPO or TEO (Thermo Plastic Olefin)
Pathfinder to 12/98 (1996-1999) Front Bumper PP (Polypropylene)
Pathfinder w/o Object Sensors; w/o Towing Hitch; Textured Lower (2013-2016) Rear Bumper TPO or TEO (Thermo Plastic Olefin)
Pathfinder w/Object Sensors; w/Towing Hitch; Textured Lower (2013-2014) Rear Bumper TPO or TEO (Thermo Plastic Olefin)
Pathfinder (2008-2012) Rear Bumper PP (Polypropylene)
Pathfinder w/o spare tire carrier; from 12/98 (1999-2004) Rear Bumper TPO or TEO (Thermo Plastic Olefin)
Pathfinder w/o spare tire carrier; to 12/98; black (1996-1999) Rear Bumper TPO or TEO (Thermo Plastic Olefin)
Quest (2011-2017) Front Bumper PP (Polypropylene)
Quest (2004-2006) Front Bumper PP (Polypropylene)
Quest SE/GLE (1999-2000) Front Bumper TPO or TEO (Thermo Plastic Olefin)
Quest GXE (1999-2000) Front Bumper TPO or TEO (Thermo Plastic Olefin)
Quest (1996-1998) Front Bumper PUR or RIM (Urethane)
Quest (1993-1995) Front Bumper PUR or RIM (Urethane)
Quest (2011-2017) Rear Bumper TPO or TEO (Thermo Plastic Olefin)
Quest w/o Rear Bumper Sonar Warning System (2004-2009) Rear Bumper PP (Polypropylene)
Quest w/Rear Bumper Sonar Warning System (2004-2009) Rear Bumper PP (Polypropylene)
Quest (1998) Rear Bumper PUR or RIM (Urethane)
Quest (1996-1998) Rear Bumper PUR or RIM (Urethane)
Quest (1993-1995) Rear Bumper PUR or RIM (Urethane)
Rogue S|SL|SV (2011-2013) Front Bumper TPO or TEO (Thermo Plastic Olefin)
Rogue S|SL (2008-2010) Front Bumper PP (Polypropylene)
Rogue KROM (2010-2011) Rear Bumper TPO or TEO (Thermo Plastic Olefin)
Rogue S|SL|SV (2008-2013) Rear Bumper PP (Polypropylene)
Rogue Select S|SL|SV (2014-2015) Front Bumper TPO or TEO (Thermo Plastic Olefin)
Rogue Select S|SL|SV (2014-2015) Rear Bumper PP (Polypropylene)
Sentra S|SL|SV (2013-2015) Front Bumper TPO or TEO (Thermo Plastic Olefin)
Sentra SL (2010-2012) Front Bumper PP (Polypropylene)
Sentra 2.0L; SR|FE+|SR FE+ (2009-2012) Front Bumper TPO or TEO (Thermo Plastic Olefin)
Sentra 2.5L (2007-2012) Front Bumper TPO or TEO (Thermo Plastic Olefin)
Sentra w/o fog lamps (2007-2009) Front Bumper PP (Polypropylene)
Sentra (2004-2006) Front Bumper PP (Polypropylene)
Sentra SE-R/Spec V (2001-2003) Front Bumper PP (Polypropylene)
Sentra CA/GXE/SE/XE (2000-2003) Front Bumper PP (Polypropylene)
Sentra XE/GXE/GLE (1999) Front Bumper TPO or TEO (Thermo Plastic Olefin)
Sentra XE/GXE/GLE (1998) Front Bumper PP (Polypropylene)
Sentra base model (1998-1999) Front Bumper TPO or TEO (Thermo Plastic Olefin)
Sentra (1995-1997) Front Bumper TPO or TEO (Thermo Plastic Olefin)
Sentra w/o spoiler (1991-1994) Front Bumper PP (Polypropylene)
Sentra SL|SR (2013-2015) Rear Bumper TPO or TEO (Thermo Plastic Olefin)
Sentra w/2.5L engine (2007-2012) Rear Bumper PP (Polypropylene)
Sentra w/2.0L engine (2007-2012) Rear Bumper PP (Polypropylene)
Sentra (2004-2006) Rear Bumper PP (Polypropylene)
Sentra (2000-2003) Rear Bumper PP (Polypropylene)
Sentra (1998-1999) Rear Bumper PP (Polypropylene)
Sentra (1995-1997) Rear Bumper PP (Polypropylene)
Titan XE model (2004-2015) Front Bumper PP (Polypropylene)
Versa Sedan; w/o Chrome Insert (2015-2018) Front Bumper PP (Polypropylene)
Versa S PLUS|SL|SV; To 3-13 (2013-2014) Front Bumper TPO or TEO (Thermo Plastic Olefin)
Versa S; Sedan; w/o Sport Pkg; w/o Tie Down Hole (2007-2011) Front Bumper PP (Polypropylene)
Versa S; H/B; w/o Sport Pkg; w/o Tie Down Hole (2007-2012) Front Bumper PP (Polypropylene)
Versa Sedan; w/o Sport Pkg; w/Tie Down Hole (2007-2011) Front Bumper PP (Polypropylene)
Versa H/B; w/o Sport Pkg; w/Tie Down Hole (2007-2012) Front Bumper PP (Polypropylene)
Versa w/sport package (2008-2009) Rear Bumper TPO or TEO (Thermo Plastic Olefin)
Versa H/B; w/o Sport Pkg (2007-2012) Rear Bumper PP (Polypropylene)
Versa Note (2014-2016) Rear Bumper TPO or TEO (Thermo Plastic Olefin)
Xterra (2009-2015) Front Bumper PP (Polypropylene)
Xterra (2005-2008) Front Bumper PP (Polypropylene)
Xterra (2002-2004) Front Bumper TPO or TEO (Thermo Plastic Olefin)