Unfortunately, the top ten front bumper for many becomes a consumable spare part, although some prefer to install designer body kit options on the VAZ-2110 in order to give the car originality. Anyway, the bumper will be made of plain polypropylene by hot stamping ... The same front bumpers are installed on all tenth family.
The price of an unpainted bumper for a VAZ-2110 ranges from 2 to 2.5 thousand. For a painted part, they will ask for about 3,000 - 3,500 rubles. The rear bumper, by the way, is more expensive by 500-800 rubles.
First, we will select the necessary tool. We need a key for 10 and 13, heads for 8 and 10, a Phillips screwdriver. Just in case, it is better to have a penetrating lubricant (WD-40) and rags on hand.
Today, every car owner wants to see his favorite "swallow" only from the best side, be it an expensive foreign car or 2112 VAZ. Tuning the front bumper in this case is able to completely transform the appearance of the car, making it in line with modern fashion trends, style, etc.
To begin with, the reader needs to get the necessary information so that the tuning goes smoothly and without a hitch.
Creating a bumper from scratch will require at least experience, patience and a lot of time from the person conducting the tuning. A motorist who wants to do everything from the very beginning must have, so to speak, design or, more simply, creative thinking, so that he can translate his ideas into reality.
Note. Particular attention must be paid to firmly fixing the bumper, because the body of the VAZ 2112 already has holes for it. For this reason, for those who started to make a bumper from scratch, advice: compare the product from the beginning of work with these holes, so that later you do not forget and do not redo it all over again.
For a beginner who only knows how to hold a wrench in his hands and has some knowledge, a rework option is suitable. There are no such difficulties here, and all that is needed is a little alteration and decoration of the bumper, by introducing new elements into the design.
To start tuning, regardless of which method was chosen, you need to prepare the necessary materials.
Note. There are differences between the two materials. In particular, polyurethane foam does not require dissolution of polyester resin like foam and is considered by many craftsmen as a more acceptable option.
You can also use pieces of plywood or laminate instead of these materials (this will be discussed in detail below).
To crank an operation such as tuning a bumper, the following steps should be carried out in the work:
Note. This resin is usually prepared on its own. You will need to mix about 20 ml of hardener per liter of resin.
Note. You can put on a VAZ 2112 and a bumper from a foreign car. Even if it is old and dilapidated, it can always be restored as described above. It is quite possible to do it like this, as shown in the photo below.
Note. To give the appearance of the concave parts of the bumper, you will have to fix something that looks like a small box on the back side.
Advice. As a putty, you can use a self-prepared composition. It will be necessary to mix the microsphere powder with a resin, necessarily polyester, in a one-to-one ratio. But in this case, the final, finishing layer should be putty.
Advice. If the finishing layer of putty wears off too much during the sanding process, several more layers can be applied, which will be absorbed into these places. And then at the end, after drying, you need to sand again.
Note. As in the above methods, here you can personally prepare such a composition if you add a hardener to the mixture of putty and primer, for example, Luporox K-1.
Advice. It is recommended to use sandpaper with different grain sizes. First with a larger one, then for the finishing one - with a smaller one. If the gravel wears off to putty in some places, it can be processed here with a disposable separator.
Advice. It is necessary to apply the first layer relatively thin, and then the next one thicker. And thus, bring the thickness to 0.7-0.9 mm. You should end up with something like this.
Note. Glass mat is also selected depending on the thickness.
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Now it's time to reinforce the shape. Parts of the frame are fixed on a putty, and then, using laminate patches, they are fixed.
After drying, the mold is removed. It is recommended to use wooden wedges and a rubber mallet for this operation.
Note. As for the surplus laminate, they are cut with a suitable tool, for example, a grinder, and then the cut surfaces are sanded with sandpaper.
We wash the entire form with acetone.
Then wash with soapy water.
We polish everything again, trying to use the finest-grained skin.
Now you need to continue polishing using a polishing machine and a special paste.
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Note. It is necessary to polish in several layers, surrendering to the process in full. For example, the Japanese, who are considered the best specialists in polishing the body and other auto parts, have turned this process into a real art.
Polishing continues until the surface is mirrored.
We apply a separator, as in the first case, in only 6 approaches.
Apply gelconate of the desired color to the mold. A layer of 0.3 mm will be fine.
After drying, put on top a laminate made of layers of glass mat.
We are waiting for a day until everything is dry.
We install the finished product on the VAZ 2112. You can fix it with metal plates in the form of the letter "P". One part of such a plate sits on the bumper, the other on the body.
After trying on, the homemade bumper must be removed and putty again.
After the putty has dried, you need to put laminate patches on the inside of the bumper.
We install the bumper completely.
In the process of doing it yourself, it is highly recommended to study photo and video materials. The step-by-step instructions presented above have been written to provide a practical understanding.
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2) Then, get into the car and already inside the cabin, pull the handle that opens the hood of your car, after this, you will need to remove the so-called radiator grill from the car, for this you will need to unscrew two bolts, one of which is already turned out in the photo, and the other is only turned out and their location is also indicated by arrows, so when the bolts are unscrewed, raise and thereby completely remove the radiator grill from the car in order to gain access to the rest of the bolts that are already attaching the bumper itself.
3) After you have removed the radiator grill, you will see in front of you two bolts that attach the bumper from above (Unfortunately, one bolt in the photo is not visible, but it is very close and therefore when you remove the grille you will immediately see it), so you will need to completely unscrew these two bolts and put them in any box, or else wherever you want to not lose, otherwise people usually put the nuts inside out, put the bolts on the grass and then look for them for a very long time, so all the nuts, bolts , washers and so on, it is best to put it in any separate box, or in a small bucket.
4) And in the end, lay some kind of carpet, or if you are in dirty clothes and on the grass then you can do without it, in general you only have to unscrew all those screws and only all those bolts that fasten the bumper on the sides, for example we will show on the left side of the car, firstly, from the very beginning, unscrew the most difficult and inconvenient nut, you can see it only when you climb under the side part of the bumper of your car, so there will be a bolt (meaning inside the bumper) , this bolt will fix the inner part of the bumper to the bracket, you will need to unscrew it and put it in the box, or else wherever and then unscrew all the remaining side screws and, as a result, completely remove the bumper from the car.
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VIDEO Not every motorist can independently repair bumpers today. In order to return the protective buffer of the car to its original appearance (shape and color), it will take a lot of effort, as well as be able to handle a number of specialized tools and materials.
VAZ 2110 today is one of the most common car models in Russia. This car is popular among drivers for its excellent driving characteristics, reasonable cost and attractive appearance. "Ten" is often offered on sites for the sale and exchange of cars.
Due to the availability of a full range of tools and materials for any type of repair in modern car dealerships, the problem with the availability of equipment disappears by itself. At the same time, some of the necessary tools can be bought at a very cheap price if you do not contact resellers, but directly to the manufacturer.
Repair of a 2110 VAZ bumper is carried out according to the standard procedure. In this case, both the repair of the front and rear bumpers are the same.
First, it will be necessary to dismantle the element from the car body - this will make it possible to objectively determine the scale of damage and carry out the necessary work with greater convenience.
Secondly, in order for the quality of the repair to reach the highest level, it will be necessary to clean the damaged places after washing the bumper. To do this (depending on what kind of defects are present), it will be necessary to use either a sandpaper of different grain sizes, or a drill with stripping attachments, or a grinder.
Thirdly, do-it-yourself repair of a VAZ 2110 bumper is, first of all, a thorough heat sealing. Gluing torn parts or removing dents and cracks is done with a thermal gun, special glue and a reinforced mesh, which is usually applied from the back side. However, in the presence of serious damage, it is advisable to glue the metal mesh on the outside of the bumper.
Further, after the shape of the bumper is restored, it will be necessary to give it its former smoothness before painting. Usually, an auto-putty is used, the main thing is not to overdo it with its imposition. After each layer, you will need to sand the bumper to make it smooth.
The next stage is local car painting. The car enthusiast should select a suitable shade of paint and apply it evenly to the bumper. In order for the paint to lay down evenly and give a lasting color, it will need to be applied multiple times, followed by varnishing.
In order to guarantee a high-quality restoration of the bumper, it is best, of course, to seek professional help. However, car owners do not always have such a material opportunity, so they prefer to repair the bumper on the VAZ 2110 on their own. Of course, the services of professionals will cost more than the independent repair of bumpers, but the quality of such work will be such as if the car owner had installed a new bumper!
Self-repairs are most often taken by those owners who have already carried out this kind of procedure more than once or, by occupation, are engaged in related work. Usually it is they who manage to carry out a high-quality and effective repair of the car bumper, which will not only eliminate all defects, but also return the car to its original chic.
In general, carrying out this procedure in a garage fully justifies itself, since it is almost always possible to return the element to its original shape and color with an acceptable quality of work. Even with minimal skills, bumpers on the VAZ 2110 (repair and painting) can be quickly restored using a small set of tools and materials. The only thing is that such a repair will take a very long time, since due to painting it can take a week. But, calculating their benefits from self-carrying out the operation, the car owner will eventually turn a blind eye to temporary inconveniences. In addition, realizing that you yourself have completed the work that only a specialist can do, greatly increases self-esteem and mood!
Bumpers on the VAZ-2110 are not particularly durable. It is enough to allow a slight contact with the obstacle, as cracks appear on the surface of the bumper, which, of course, does not decorate the car. Dismantling the front bumper on the VAZ-2110 is sometimes necessary for painting or repair, but most often for replacement. Today we will figure out how to remove the front bumper, find the attachment points and find out the features of the choice.
VIDEO Unfortunately, the top ten front bumper for many becomes a consumable spare part, although some prefer to install designer body kit options on the VAZ-2110 in order to give the car originality. Anyway, the bumper will be made of plain polypropylene by hot stamping ... The same front bumpers are installed on all tenth family.
Part Part Number - 2111-2803012 in an unpainted version and 2111-2803015 painted to match the body color.
The price of an unpainted bumper for a VAZ-2110 ranges from 2 to 2.5 thousand. For a painted part, they will ask for about 3,000 - 3,500 rubles. The rear bumper, by the way, is more expensive by 500-800 rubles.
First, we will select the necessary tool. We need a key for 10 and 13, heads for 8 and 10, a Phillips screwdriver. Just in case, it is better to have a penetrating lubricant (WD-40) and rags on hand.
Bumper repair VAZ 2110 can be done by hand. It is enough to familiarize yourself with the repair technology, the features of the bumpers. It is important to remove the bumper correctly before repairing.
Bumpers of VAZ cars are fragile. By following the tips for bumper repair, you can do the job yourself without a hundred.
Lada 2110 is equipped with polypropylene bumpers. The manufacturing method is hot stamping. The front bumper is installed on all modifications of the "dozen": VAZ 2110,2111,2112.The rear bumper of the VAZ 2110 is distinguished by an individual design.
Before starting to repair broken bumpers, assess the extent of the damage. In case of severe damage, it is safer to replace the bumper.
Correct repair of bumpers begins with cleaning around the damaged area - a radius of coverage of 20-30 centimeters.
To repair the front bumper, you must remove it. Before carrying out the operation, you need to dismantle the wheel arch liners.
Remove the wheel arch liners step by step:
Unscrew the nut in the rear of the wheel arch liner with a 10 mm head and two self-tapping screws with an 8 mm head.
Find two screws at the top of the wheel arch liner and one at the front of the wheel arch liner.
Unscrew them.
Using a Phillips screwdriver, unscrew the 3 self-tapping screws that attach the fender liner to the lower part of the bumper.
Remove the wheel arch liner.
Find the right and left bolts under the car number. They attach the cladding to the bumper beam.
Unscrew the bolts with a 13 mm wrench.
Remove the bumper trim to body with a 10 mm wrench.
Remove the bumper trim from the beam.
To remove the bumper beam, unscrew the two nuts (right and left) with a 13 mm wrench.
Remove the beam.
Unscrew the two nuts at the bottom and top of the bumper with a 10 mm head.
Move the bumper to the side to gain access to the license plate light wiring.
Disconnect the wiring - use a Phillips screwdriver to unscrew the 2 fastening bolts.
Remove the lamp housing.
To use this repair technology, it is necessary to collect the debris if the bumper is damaged. You need to repair chips on the bumper with a soldering machine. Collected pieces or purchased plastic strips are soldered to the damaged bumper. The depth of the adhesion is 80%.
The technique is similar to the first. The difference is in the soldering material - instead of splinters, wire and nails without heads are soldered. Solder in from the back of the bumper.
The soldering material is copper wire. Solder from the inside of the bumper. Soldering from the outside is allowed if there is no access from the back.
A decorative radiator grill is required. Using the soldering method, connect the bumper in the place of damage. The technology differs from the previous ones in high reliability of bonding.
The methods are suitable for repairing the rear bumper and front. Pay attention to the material used for the bumper. It is indicated on the inside of the bumper.
After correcting cracks and chips in the bumper, sand the area for further painting with sandpaper.
Align the seam with a putty. Apply with a spatula. The angle of application is 15-30 degrees.
Sand the entire painting area with sandpaper.
Apply the final level of filler if necessary.
Prime the area to be painted. Use a primer in a spray can.
Spraying paint from a spray can at a distance of 15 centimeters from the bumper will eliminate the appearance of smudges and irregular transitions. Apply paint in an arc of 180 degrees - wiggle your hand left and right.
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We put the fragments to the bumper one by one and use a soldering iron to make a solder. The soldering depth is approximately 80-90% of the bumper thickness. The width of the junction is about 1-1.5 cm. Tool: soldering iron.
Alignment of bumper curves. Tool: sandpaper 200-400 pieces
In order to paint the entire bumper (it was covered in chips), we ran the entire bumper with a sandpaper.
We level the seam with fiberglass putty after degreasing the surface, in this case a finishing putty was used.
Apply with a spatula, approximately at an angle of 15-30 degrees with a load of about 1-2 kg
The next step will be sanding with the same sandpaper and, if necessary, re-putty, here are the results of the finishing liquid putty.
Primer, everything is simple here, after the putty, the surface should be perfectly flat because the primer from the spray is one-component and at large thicknesses (when trying to cover scratches) it cracks.
Coloring. Swinging in an arc (twisting the spray with a brush to the left and right 180 degrees) apply the paint no closer than 15 cm, then you should not have paint transitions and certainly no sags and smudges.
The end result of DIY bumper repair.
Before renovation, conditionally shaded area. We remove the bumper and clean the area around the destruction by a couple of centimeters to the plastic, and also clean out all the fragments. Tool: sandpaper 200-400 pcs.
Many probably know from their own experience that the native bumpers on VAZs are very fragile and there are unpleasant moments when, at the slightest emergency, they break. I want to tell you how to restore a bumper on a VAZ with your own hands at home.
On Russian VAZ cars of the "tenth" family, the manufacturer for the first time began to install beautiful plastic bumpers of a streamlined shape, painted to match the color of the car. On "nines" these details look much simpler and more primitive. But there is a minus in this - the paintwork of the body kits deteriorates from all kinds of mechanical influences. To restore the appearance or replace the entire element, it must be removed from the machine, which is quite simple. To do this, it is not necessary to go to the service station, you can perform the operation to remove it from the VAZ 2110 and analogues yourself by studying the instructions below.
Most often, motorists have to dismantle the front bumper of the VAZ 2110-2112, since it is the first to reflect the blows of pebbles, unsuccessful races on curbs and other obstacles. Particularly often the element is damaged in winter due to uncleared snow, turning into an icy mess. At best, the paint is scratched from contact with ice, at worst, the bumper simply breaks, because the plastic becomes brittle at low temperatures.
Reference. The rear and front body kits of the VAZ 2110, 2111 and 2112 models differ little in shape and are attached to the body in almost the same way. At the same time, the rear one from a dozen cannot be changed for a part from a VAZ 2112, and the front one can.
As a rule, such problems pursue inexperienced drivers, poorly aware of the dimensions of their "ten". The paintwork of the rear bumpers does not suffer as much, cracks on them usually appear due to collisions with various obstacles when reversing. An extreme case is a breakdown as a result of an accident.
Removing the rear and front body kit on VAZ cars of the "tenth" family is performed for the following reasons:
When you need to get to the main body parts covered with a plastic bumper.
For complete painting or polishing of the car.
You can remove small chips and scratches on the coating of the elements directly on the car, but for more serious repairs and repainting, it is better to remove them.
In the case of replacing standard parts with prettier styling body kits that give the car an original appearance.
For mounting and connecting fog lights.
Note. The rear element of the VAZ 2110 has a built-in license plate illumination lamp. Sometimes the bumper has to be dismantled in order to deal with the wiring or other malfunctions of this lamp.
Plastic body parts for "ten" are sold in two versions:
bare plastic without paintwork;
painted in a specific color and completely ready for installation.
The first type should be purchased when it is necessary to repaint the entire car or its color is so unique that it is difficult to find a painted bumper. A coated part will cost more, but you can immediately put it on a car without unnecessary worries about painting. Prices for standard and some styling products for VAZ 2110-2112 are presented in the table.
Note. The rear bumpers of the VAZ 2110 and VAZ 2112 are not interchangeable, although they have a similar shape and are attached to the body in almost the same way.
If you analyze the prices given in the table, it becomes clear that buying an unpainted product rarely justifies itself, since you still have to pay extra for painting and waste time. When choosing new parts, you should pay attention to the following points:
the quality of the paintwork, the absence of factory defects and small chips along the edges that may arise during transportation;
front elements can be sold with or without a plastic amplifier, choose the right option for yourself;
it is better to choose products where the manufacturer has provided additional internal ribs that reinforce the structure;
the plastic should be flexible, not stiff and brittle.
Reference. Products whose design is improved or painted in more expensive colors may differ in cost upwards (by 1500-2000 rubles).
To remove the body kits from the car, you will need the following tools:
box wrench or head with a knob size 8 mm;
the same, 10 mm in size;
Phillips screwdriver;
aerosol lubricant WD-40, which facilitates the rotation of rusted threaded connections.
Additionally, you should prepare the usual set of plumbing tools. They come in handy for unscrewing the front bumper lower mount, which consists of nuts and studs. The problem stems from the poor design of this assembly, which stipulates that the studs protrude 2-3 cm below the front overhang of the machine. Should the driver lightly hook on the curb or drive into an icy snowdrift, the ends of the studs bend, or even break off altogether. Surely you will have to tinker with them when disassembling them.
Advice. The bent stud can be leveled by screwing a second nut onto the end to grab it with a tube spanner and then bend the threaded portion by hand. Another way is to gently knock on the screwed nut with a hammer.
For the same reasons, a viewing ditch will be required to remove the front. It is extremely inconvenient to twist the rusted bottom and side mounts while lying under the car.
To replace the stock body kits from the factory with beautiful styling products, you also do not need special tools or fixtures. Elements of a different shape, but intended for installation on the "top ten", are mounted on the existing mounts. Another thing is when you want to put your favorite body kit from another car, for example, from Lada Priora. In this case, you will need to rework the fasteners.
If your car is equipped with fog lights, they will be removed along with the body kit. Therefore, work should be started by disconnecting the negative terminal of the storage battery and turning off the headlights. For this purpose, special connectors must be provided in the engine compartment.
Advice. If, for some reason, the terminal blocks were not provided when installing the wiring to the headlights, install them when replacing the body element.
Then proceed according to the following scheme:
Park the machine over the inspection ditch, climb down and coat all lower threaded connections with WD-40 grease. If this is not done, there is a risk of breaking the bolts when loosening. While it eats away at the rust, start disassembling the top mounts.
Remove the decorative radiator grill installed above the bumper. To do this, open the hood lid and unscrew the two bolts on the horizontal panel with a 10 mm key. The grate is released from the plastic clips when gently pushed upwards.
Using the same wrench, unscrew the 2 fastening bolts to the top panel found under the grille.
Using a "Phillips" screwdriver, unscrew the 2 self-tapping screws located on the front side inside the wheel arch. They attach the body kit to the fender liner. Repeat the operation on the second wheel.
2 more self-tapping screws are located on the sides of the element from the bottom side, unscrew them.
Go down into the inspection hole and use an 8 mm spanner wrench to unscrew the 5 nuts holding the element in front. They are located along the front overhang of the car. Align them, if necessary, as described above.
It remains to loosen and unscrew 2 bolts located along the edges of the bumper and pressing it to the metal brackets. The operation is also performed from a viewing ditch.
Advice. Unscrewing the screws securing the part to the wheel arch liner, turn the wheels in different directions to make it more convenient to use the screwdriver.
When all connections are untwisted, the bumper can be removed without any problems alone. Stand in front of the car, grab it with both hands in the center and pull it towards you with a sharp, confident movement. When the element is disengaged, remove it and, if necessary, remove the fog lights and the plastic amplifier.
The new body kit is mounted in the reverse order: first the headlights are screwed on, then the part is inserted into place and fastened with screws and nuts. It is recommended to coat the threaded joints with a thick grease such as "Solidol" so as not to rust.
Advice. Before installing a new element, inspect the joints of the metal body parts hidden behind it. If you find traces of corrosion, clean them, degrease and apply 2 coats of paint, one coat of primer.
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To disassemble the back of a VAZ 2110-2112 car, the same set of tools is enough. The presence of a viewing hole is optional, here you can cope without it. But the services of an assistant will definitely come in handy when removing the unscrewed element so that it does not fall and hit the floor.
Considering that the license plate light is installed inside the bumper, you must also disconnect the battery before disassembling. Then follow this algorithm:
From below, the element is attached to the bottom with two bolts located along the edges of the part. Spray these areas with WD-40 fluid.
Open the trunk lid and unscrew the 2 upper mounting bolts with a 10 mm wrench. They are located on the sides of the loading door sill.
Using the same wrench, unscrew the 2 lower bolts that you previously lubricated with grease.
Remove the body kit with an assistant. To do this, it is necessary to disengage the plastic latches holding it on the sides. Pry up the edge of the plastic with your hands and pull to the side and then back.
While holding the bumper in weight, remove the rubber plug from the hole where the lamp power wire exits. Pull on it and pull out the connector to be disconnected. This completes the dismantling of the body kit.
Reference. The dismantling algorithm is the same for all types of bodies - "sedan", "hatchback" and "station wagon".
If you plan to change the part to a new one, then you will have to remove the backlight cover and its wiring from the old element, which is attached from the inside with plastic clamps. Then they need to be rearranged to a new bumper, installed in the reverse order. It also does not hurt to check the condition of the metal at the joints before assembling the rear of the car.
Advice. Examine the rubber plug through which the wires go to the shade. If it is cracked and "hardened", be sure to change it, because due to leaks in the rubber, water gets into the luggage compartment through the hole. It accumulates in a closed recess on the left side, which causes corrosion in this place of the body.
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As you can see, replacing bumpers on VAZ 2110-2112 cars is not difficult. Some difficulties arise only when unscrewing the lower nuts holding the front body kit on the studs. But if you approach the issue meticulously and without haste, then these problems are easily solved, and the rest of the work is not worth driving the car to a service station and paying money.
