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<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\nIn this post, I will show you how to spray paint a plastic bumper that was improperly painted by a local body shop. After paying hundreds of dollars to a body shop, you would think that the paint job would last. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
But it is not always the case. Not all body shops know what they are doing. Some of them just try to cut corners. As a result of the improper repair process, the paint on the bumper of this Mitsubishi started to peel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The only way to repair this damage is to strip the old paint, apply plastic adhesion promoter, follow it with primer, touch up the paint, and clear coat. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
This project will take you just a few hours to complete. You can do it over the weekend. If the weather is nice, do it outside in the shade.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Doing it yourself will save you a lot of time and money. Bodyshops charge anywhere from $300-$500 for painting a bumper and you will be without a car for a few days. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Since most of you don’t have any experience, I’ve tried to make this tutorial as easy to follow as possible. You can watch the video first and then read my step-by-step instructions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Items You\u2019ll Need:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
I use high-quality products that don’t break the bank. Below are the products and tools that I personally use and recommend to all of my friends:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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- Assorted Wet\/Dry Sandpaper<\/a> \u2013 Instead of buying a pack of sandpaper of each grit, you can get this assorted sandpaper pack that includes 5 sheets (1 sheet each of 180, 320, 600, 1,000, and 1,500). That is all the sandpaper you will need for this repair. Buying an assorted pack will save you money.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Plastic Adhesion Promoter<\/a>
– Not all primers stick well to plastic. This is a special clear primer that is used on plastic parts before primer application.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Primer<\/a> (aerosol spray) – For this repair gray primer works the best. The closer the color of the primer is to the color of the paint, the less coasts of paint you will need to cover it.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Touch-Up Paint<\/a> (aerosol spray) \u2013 You need to buy custom paint that matches your car. Click on the link and select your color.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Clear Coat<\/a> (aerosol spray) – It gives the car the shine and protects the paint. Without a clear coat, the paint will look dull.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Gray Scuff Pad<\/a>
- Auto masking tape<\/a> and Old Newspapers<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Prep solvent<\/a> \u2013 It removes oils, road grease, dirt, car wax, and other surface contaminants and also improves adhesion to the surface.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Meguiar\u2019s Ultimate Compound<\/a> \u2013 You can use any rubbing compound you like, just make sure it is clear coat safe. Meguiar\u2019s Ultimate Compound<\/em> is the best car scratch remover<\/a> I\u2019ve ever tried. It removes light-to-deep clear coat scratches, swirl marks, stains, and heavy oxidation in just a few minutes. It\u2019s clear coat safe and inexpensive.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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- Aerosol Spray Trigger<\/a>
- Microfiber Towel<\/a> \u2013 Avoid using other materials such as bath towels, paper towels, or washcloths, as they might leave scratches on the clear coat.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Meguiar\u2019s Ultimate Polish <\/a>\u2013 Use your favorite polishing compound. I like Meguiar\u2019s Ultimate Polish because it uses diminishing abrasive technology, meaning the tiny abrasives break down gradually as you rub. The paint color will look bolder and brighter with a smooth, sleek shine. It is high quality, inexpensive, long-lasting, and clear coat-safe.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Meguiar\u2019s Tech Wax<\/a> \u2013 Use your favorite wax. I like Meguiar\u2019s NXT Generation Tech Wax. This product is amazing because not only does it give the deepest and clearest shine you\u2019ve ever seen, but it also acts as a paint sealer giving your car long-lasting protection.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Dual Action Sander\/Polisher<\/a> \u2013 I found a nice beginner polisher on Amazon for a reasonable price that will give you amazing results. There are a lot of professional polishers, but they cost over $200. This Black & Decker polisher got great customer reviews.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Respirator<\/a>, Gloves, Goggles<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Applicator Pads<\/a> \u2013 These pads are used to apply rubbing compound, polish, and wax.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Tack Rag<\/a>
Video Tutorial on How to Spray Paint a Car Bumper Yourself<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
- Microfiber Towel<\/a> \u2013 Avoid using other materials such as bath towels, paper towels, or washcloths, as they might leave scratches on the clear coat.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Plastic Adhesion Promoter<\/a>