?? best way to paint bumper DYI
#1
07-01-2008, 02:56 PM
?? best way to paint bumper DYI
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Has anyone used this kind of spray paint...
http://www.brandsport.com/plik-5323-nh538.html
I just need a few pointers as of steps to repainting it...
Has anyone used this kind of spray paint...
http://www.brandsport.com/plik-5323-nh538.html
I just need a few pointers as of steps to repainting it...
#2
07-01-2008, 04:40 PM
RE: ?? best way to paint bumper DYI
I helped my brother paint, a bumper last summer. these were his conditions:
He had an existing bumber on the car already as well as one he wanted to paint, so he had lots of time for prep and paint.
1. scrub the bumper with soap and water, dont use anything too oily.
2. sand it down with higher grit sand paper(120)-(150) but allways start on a small part of the bumper to determine weather it is to rough. Its best to buy a pack of automotive variety sandpaper.
3. wash it down again
4. make sure the surface is smooth and clean.
5. spray bomb the entire surface with automotive primer.(your choice)spray it evenly/smooth (might need two coats)leave it to dry obviously.. the longer the better.
5/.5 If the bumper has bubbles or is uneven with specks. Sand it where needed and re-apply the primer smoothly.(low grit sand paper like 225-500)use your discretion and take your time.
6 If you have done these steps properly and patiently it should be ready for the colour paint.
!This is the most important step! Make sure your not getting dust around or on it.
7. Spray the first coat on evenly( by now you should have enough practice) Once the first coat drys make sure its nice and smooth, then apply the second coat(these are all thin coats, the more thin coats the better!) then if needed apply the third and final coat. (when the paint is no longer tacky let it bake in the sun, litteraly,don't try and speed it up with a hair dryer or heat gun you will just ruin the paint, as it can burn)
8.once the paint has curred apply the clear coat if the rest of you car has clear coat. As my brothers car was a 1992 golf they didnt have clear coat so it was no issue. so find out and apply it if you need to. This is an easy stage, as its clear and you should be pretty decent with the spray can now! (apply 2 coats)
As far as paint goes just make sure its rated to match the factory colour that you have!
Good luck and remember patients is a virtue!
If any one wants to add to this don't hate just add.
He had an existing bumber on the car already as well as one he wanted to paint, so he had lots of time for prep and paint.
1. scrub the bumper with soap and water, dont use anything too oily.
2. sand it down with higher grit sand paper(120)-(150) but allways start on a small part of the bumper to determine weather it is to rough. Its best to buy a pack of automotive variety sandpaper.
3. wash it down again
4. make sure the surface is smooth and clean.
5. spray bomb the entire surface with automotive primer.(your choice)spray it evenly/smooth (might need two coats)leave it to dry obviously.. the longer the better.
5/.5 If the bumper has bubbles or is uneven with specks. Sand it where needed and re-apply the primer smoothly.(low grit sand paper like 225-500)use your discretion and take your time.
6 If you have done these steps properly and patiently it should be ready for the colour paint.
!This is the most important step! Make sure your not getting dust around or on it.
7. Spray the first coat on evenly( by now you should have enough practice) Once the first coat drys make sure its nice and smooth, then apply the second coat(these are all thin coats, the more thin coats the better!) then if needed apply the third and final coat. (when the paint is no longer tacky let it bake in the sun, litteraly,don't try and speed it up with a hair dryer or heat gun you will just ruin the paint, as it can burn)
8.once the paint has curred apply the clear coat if the rest of you car has clear coat. As my brothers car was a 1992 golf they didnt have clear coat so it was no issue. so find out and apply it if you need to. This is an easy stage, as its clear and you should be pretty decent with the spray can now! (apply 2 coats)
As far as paint goes just make sure its rated to match the factory colour that you have!
Good luck and remember patients is a virtue!
If any one wants to add to this don't hate just add.
#7
07-02-2008, 04:02 PM
RE: ?? best way to paint bumper DYI
From:frank williams
Abidjan , Ivory Coast[/align]Rue 2 plateaux les perles[/align]Email: frank_williamsfkw6@yahoo.com
My name is frank williams, 24 years from Sierra Leone . My father and I escaped from our country at the heat of the civil war after loosing my mother and two of my senior brothers in the war. As a result of the political instability in my country even afterthe war, my father established his cocoa and coffee export business in Abidjan , Ivory Coast . He was in Buake,[/align][/align]A northern city to negotiate for the purchase of a cocoa plantation when he was shot and killed by the rebel troupes fighting to take over the Government of the country on the 22nd September, 2002. The death of my father has now made me an orphan and thereby exposing me to danger.
Before the unfortunate death, my late father had in his personal account with a bank here the sum of $18.4m. As a result of the present insecurity of lives and property in this country, [/align][/align]I wish request that you assist me use your account in your country to transfer the balance of my father's account. [/align][/align]Again to assist me with a letter of invitation that will make me get a visa to your country for residence in order for me to continue my education and to invest the fund in a viable business venture. [/align][/align]I am willing to give you 15% while 5% has been earmarked for expenses. If this is acceptable to you, [/align][/align]Send me a mail through my regular e-mail account so that we can discuss further on this matter.
frank williams[/align][/align]
Abidjan , Ivory Coast[/align]Rue 2 plateaux les perles[/align]Email: frank_williamsfkw6@yahoo.com
My name is frank williams, 24 years from Sierra Leone . My father and I escaped from our country at the heat of the civil war after loosing my mother and two of my senior brothers in the war. As a result of the political instability in my country even afterthe war, my father established his cocoa and coffee export business in Abidjan , Ivory Coast . He was in Buake,[/align][/align]A northern city to negotiate for the purchase of a cocoa plantation when he was shot and killed by the rebel troupes fighting to take over the Government of the country on the 22nd September, 2002. The death of my father has now made me an orphan and thereby exposing me to danger.
Before the unfortunate death, my late father had in his personal account with a bank here the sum of $18.4m. As a result of the present insecurity of lives and property in this country, [/align][/align]I wish request that you assist me use your account in your country to transfer the balance of my father's account. [/align][/align]Again to assist me with a letter of invitation that will make me get a visa to your country for residence in order for me to continue my education and to invest the fund in a viable business venture. [/align][/align]I am willing to give you 15% while 5% has been earmarked for expenses. If this is acceptable to you, [/align][/align]Send me a mail through my regular e-mail account so that we can discuss further on this matter.
frank williams[/align][/align]
