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On 3/19/2018 10:22 AM, Clare Snyder wrote:
1998 Mercury
Grand Marquis


Can't find specific material but here is what one site says:

"The majority of modern plastic car bumper system fascias are made of
thermoplastic olefins (TPOs), polycarbonates, polyesters, polypropylene,
polyurethanes, polyamides, or blends of these with, for instance, glass
fibers, for strength and structural rigidity."

Part is not particularly stressed but glue alone is probably not
sufficient. There are also all kinds of 2 part epoxies most likely a
lot cheaper. I'd look for a lower modulus one for gluing plastics but
chemistry is the same and any should work.

If there is a lose piece of plastic, simple tests like solubility and
burning can often identify it.