Plastic/urethane bumper covers- how to paint?????
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Re: Plastic/urethane bumper covers- how to paint??
It's easier to paint before you install it,Here's how I do it.First you need to get the mold release agent off.They sell a plastic prep but, rubbing alcohol works too.then scuff or sand with 400,rewipe it down,use an adhesion promoter or plastic primer,prime and paint.I put flex agent in the clear just to help with spider webbing later.Jim
It's easier to paint before you install it,Here's how I do it.First you need to get the mold release agent off.They sell a plastic prep but, rubbing alcohol works too.then scuff or sand with 400,rewipe it down,use an adhesion promoter or plastic primer,prime and paint.I put flex agent in the clear just to help with spider webbing later.Jim
Hello,
If it's already primed, I would treat it like a normal painted part.
I would sand it, seal it, and paint it.
if it was raw plastic, then I would prep it differently.
Edit, since it is raw, you will need to clean it with a special plastic cleaner. Then I normally sand it with a red scotchbrite, then use "BullDog" adhesion promoter. Then paint it.
You can use any good plastic adhesion promotor though.
If it's already primed, I would treat it like a normal painted part.
I would sand it, seal it, and paint it.
if it was raw plastic, then I would prep it differently.
Edit, since it is raw, you will need to clean it with a special plastic cleaner. Then I normally sand it with a red scotchbrite, then use "BullDog" adhesion promoter. Then paint it.
You can use any good plastic adhesion promotor though.
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