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[Z06] Lower rear painted bumper???
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Burning Brakes
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From: KaLiFoRnIa
Lower rear painted bumper???
I saw that some people have painted their lower center rear bumper black, and i am thinking of doing the same thing.
but, im not sure if i want to go with paint.
i saw that one of the sponcers had a black plastick piece that is no longer for sale, does anyone have a vinyl one?? or is paint the best way to go?
thanks
but, im not sure if i want to go with paint.
i saw that one of the sponcers had a black plastick piece that is no longer for sale, does anyone have a vinyl one?? or is paint the best way to go?
thanks
Racer
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St. Jude Donor '10
I saw that some people have painted their lower center rear bumper black, and i am thinking of doing the same thing.
but, im not sure if i want to go with paint.
i saw that one of the sponcers had a black plastick piece that is no longer for sale, does anyone have a vinyl one?? or is paint the best way to go?
thanks
but, im not sure if i want to go with paint.
i saw that one of the sponcers had a black plastick piece that is no longer for sale, does anyone have a vinyl one?? or is paint the best way to go?
thanks
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i saw this post when i was searching for painted rear bumper, anyone has a photo of a painted lower rear bumper? how easy was the process , i'd like to paint my bumper instead of spending $350 for a piece of plastic considering i can buy the whole rear bumper for $200 
..thanks in advance
..thanks in advance
Last edited by glamcem; Jul 26, 2008 at 09:32 PM.
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My buddy and I did ours with spray cans, came out great. When my car got rear ended, had the body shop just do it over. Save yourself some money, tape off the area, and spary it yourself.
Instructor
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so basically you just used the spray paint on the bumper? no need for sandpaper or anything?
Drifting
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Diy help
"3M green pad, tape, can of paint."
Can someone elaborate please?
- What is a green pad? Where do you get it?
- How deep do you sand?
- What kind of spray paint do you use? Black enamel?
- Is it heat resistant?
- Do you use a clear coat?
- How do you tape it off and still maintain a curve?
Melting Slicks
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From: Bay Area CA
Bump. I've searched this, looked at about 5 posts, and everyone seems to ask and no one gets a clear, DIY-style answer.
"3M green pad, tape, can of paint."
Can someone elaborate please?
"3M green pad, tape, can of paint."
Can someone elaborate please?
- What is a green pad? Where do you get it?
- How deep do you sand?
- What kind of spray paint do you use? Black enamel?
- Is it heat resistant?
- Do you use a clear coat?
- How do you tape it off and still maintain a curve?
with all the questions
Melting Slicks
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From: Northern VA
Here is a thread from ls1tech, same type of deal with the CETA mod on trans ams. May help some.
http://www.ls1tech.com/forums/showth...highlight=ceta
http://www.ls1tech.com/forums/showth...highlight=ceta
Instructor
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From: St. Louis MO
"3M green pad, tape, can of paint."
3M green pad = A green 3M Scotch Brite pad
tape = Blue 3M painters tape
can of paint = Whatever brand paint in gloss or matte
Hope that answers your questions.
tape = Blue 3M painters tape
can of paint = Whatever brand paint in gloss or matte
Hope that answers your questions.
Drifting
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From: Broward County Florida
Still need to know how deep to sand, what type of paint (obviously a latex based paint wouldn't work, which is exactly my point--what type)
And how do you tape curves? Does painters tape allow you to bend the tape easier than say masking tape? :o
Racer
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Tape 1st!! you can find thin tape at body shop supply stores (ie, carquest) which makes it easier to tape-off on a curve/radius. Then you can overlap with a wider tape. Then you can tape newspaper around the perimeter. I'd cover the rest of the car with a blanket/plastic as to avoid ANY chance of overspray. Dont forget to protect your exhaust!!
Once its taped off, lightly scuff the area to be painted. Basically, you'll want to scuff to the point where the paint does not "shine" any more or is basically dull looking.
Clean the area well with a quick alcohol wipe down. Any type of wax, silicone (tire shine, armor-all) etc. will prevent the paint from adhering properly.
Then paint....LIGHTLY dust the area with what is known as a "tack coat" which is just a very light first pass. Wait about 5 minutes and make a nice even coat. Sometimes less is more and its better to do 3 light coats than 1 heavy....
Hopefully this works for you
