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Old Nov 15, 2006 | 08:11 AM
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Can anyone confirm whether the C5's front bumper (2000) is made from plastic or flexible rubber? I need to repaint a small section taken out by road debris, and I want to purchase the correct spray primer.

Any recommendations for the best spray bumper primer would also be appreciated. My current choices include Mar-Hyde's Flexible Primer Surfacer (#3611) and their Black Satin Trim Coating (#3811). The repair will be semi-permanent, until the front bumper is professionally repainted sometime down the road. Thanks for your advice!
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Mine is Ureathane.
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Old Nov 15, 2006 | 12:09 PM
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Thanks, FRC Tony. Unfortunately, there is urethane plastic and urethane rubber. Maybe it doesn't make a difference regarding which primer to purchase, as long as the primer is flexible. Any comments out there?
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