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Old Jun 24, 2005 | 11:35 AM
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This is for my '04 GTO but no one on the GTO Forum had an answer so please help me out.

I am going to have the body shop install some bumper inserts so that I can have a split dual exhaust. The inserts are black urethane. when installed, you will only be able to see the lip where it will be attached (glued actually) to the bumper.
I want to paint them flat black. I was thinking of using Krylon for plastic spray paint.
Taking into account the small visible area of them, would this work/last? If not, what other DIY option do I have?
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Old Jun 24, 2005 | 11:52 AM
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It should last. Prime them first though.
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Old Jun 24, 2005 | 12:14 PM
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Thanks.

Do I need to wet sand. If so how do I do that.
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I'm no painter, but I have had some success with fuel rails. All I did was a little light dry sanding, wipe down, spray vinyl primer, spray vinyl paint and then clear coated. I did learn that patience is crucial. I tried to re-coat to soon and got nasty bubbling. Also....Multiple light coats
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Wash part with soap and water first.Then,you can sand with 400 dry.Sand enough to dull down the shiny finish of the plastic.Wipe clean.Spray light coats until covered.Should do fine.
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