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      01-06-2018, 07:21 PM   #1
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Painting bumper trim

Anyone tried to paint this trim black? If so what paint did you use? Any clear coat?
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      01-06-2018, 07:36 PM   #2
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Some of us tried including me. My advise is to take that piece out and take your time painting it. It's small thankfully so you can do it at home/garage etc. I did it in bathroom on garbage plastic bags lol.
1. You need to sand surface with some 180 or 400 grit gently to prep material for adhesion.
2. Optional step - you can use any grey color primer/filler in a spray can - it will make surface and finish smoother and more professional (I skipped this step just because my local auto store was closed when I did painting and I forgot to buy it)
3. Apply 3 coats of black spray can paint Duplicolor or better brands (up to you). I used universal black spray can. It's more on the glossy side, but you can opt for matte black. It's up to you, but I think glossy looks better. As always start with first layer very light. 2nd layer a thin coat. And finally 3rd layer more substantial, but not to overspray to avoid leaky paint drying. You can do more layers if you want. 6-10 inches away in a steady motion, never stop in the middle and avoid overspray
4. Apply 2-3 layers of clear coat - it will help protect paint and will make finish look good

I usually waited about 10-15 minutes between coats - was enough with my vent working in the bathroom, but it's better to do in a garage. Overall took me half day including taking piece out and installing back. Not hard, but tedious

You only need some plastic thin tool to pry that piece out and 3 cans of primer, paint and clear coat and a sand paper - probably around $40 total at your local Autozone store

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Some of us tried including me. My advise is to take that piece out and take your time painting it. It's small thankfully so you can do it at home/garage etc. I did it in bathroom on garbage plastic bags lol.
1. You need to sand surface with some 180 or 400 grit gently to prep material for adhesion.
2. Optional step - you can use any grey color primer/filler in a spray can - it will make surface and finish smoother and more professional (I skipped this step just because my local auto store was closed when I did painting and I forgot to buy it)
3. Apply 3 coats of black spray can paint Duplicolor or better brands (up to you). As always start with first layer very light. 2nd layer a thin coat. And finally 3rd layer more substantial. You can do more layers if you want
4. Apply 2-3 layers of clear coat - it will help protect paint and will make finish look good

I usually waited about 10-15 minutes between coats - was enough with my vent working in the bathroom, but it's better to do in a garage
Thanks! With clear coat did it make it look glossy. I was wanting to match the other matte plastic nearby.
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Thanks! With clear coat did it make it look glossy. I was wanting to match the other matte plastic nearby.
Yes, but you need to choose glossy black paint to begin with too. Because if you choose matte black paint then clear coat will not make it glossy enough
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Ya might consider wrapping them. They come in matte or glossy black. Might be cheaper too. Gl. Share the pix once it's done.
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Ya might consider wrapping them. They come in matte or glossy black. Might be cheaper too. Gl. Share the pix once it's done.
Good idea!
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how about plastidip?
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how about plastidip?
Can it withheld all the debris and rocks?
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I plastidipped mine in less than a hour for the entire process. They look like the first day I dipped them.
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I plastidipped mine in less than a hour for the entire process. They look like the first day I dipped them.
Good to know! Hey did you plastidip your chrome window trim?
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Some of us tried including me. My advise is to take that piece out and take your time painting it. It's small thankfully so you can do it at home/garage etc. I did it in bathroom on garbage plastic bags lol.
1. You need to sand surface with some 180 or 400 grit gently to prep material for adhesion.
2. Optional step - you can use any grey color primer/filler in a spray can - it will make surface and finish smoother and more professional (I skipped this step just because my local auto store was closed when I did painting and I forgot to buy it)
3. Apply 3 coats of black spray can paint Duplicolor or better brands (up to you). I used universal black spray can. It's more on the glossy side, but you can opt for matte black. It's up to you, but I think glossy looks better. As always start with first layer very light. 2nd layer a thin coat. And finally 3rd layer more substantial, but not to overspray to avoid leaky paint drying. You can do more layers if you want. 6-10 inches away in a steady motion, never stop in the middle and avoid overspray
4. Apply 2-3 layers of clear coat - it will help protect paint and will make finish look good

I usually waited about 10-15 minutes between coats - was enough with my vent working in the bathroom, but it's better to do in a garage. Overall took me half day including taking piece out and installing back. Not hard, but tedious

You only need some plastic thin tool to pry that piece out and 3 cans of primer, paint and clear coat and a sand paper - probably around $40 total at your local Autozone store
I am going to paint my fender from black to space gray metallic. Which Brand of clear coat do you recommend? Where can I get the exactly space gray spray paint?
Thanks
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I am going to paint my fender from black to space gray metallic. Which Brand of clear coat do you recommend? Where can I get the exactly space gray spray paint?
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Best so far I found is ScratchWizard: https://scratchwizard.net/paint-sear...25&model=15456

Their paint is right on spot and their clear coat is best I've used so far. This is their $63 all-in-one paint kit for Space Grey BMW (A52): https://scratchwizard.net/spray-pain...340&color=8975

Also, check their Video section on website - easy short videos of how to best use their products - like this one: https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_c...&v=pr37LFZZTGU

P.S. However, if you need to paint fender - maybe you'll need a bigger amount paint and maybe it's better to shop elsewhere

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Best so far I found is ScratchWizard: https://scratchwizard.net/paint-sear...25&model=15456

Their paint is right on spot and their clear coat is best I've used so far. This is their $63 all-in-one paint kit for Space Grey BMW (A52): https://scratchwizard.net/spray-pain...340&color=8975

Also, check their Video section on website - easy short videos of how to best use their products - like this one: https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_c...&v=pr37LFZZTGU

P.S. However, if you need to paint fender - maybe you'll need a bigger amount paint and maybe it's better to shop elsewhere
Do you think 1 can of primer , 2 can of paint and 2 can of clear are good for 4 fender flares?

https://scratchwizard.net/scratch-re...ay-primer.html

https://scratchwizard.net/scratch-re...lear-coat.html

https://scratchwizard.net/scratch-re...lear-coat.html

Thanks;
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Yes, I think even 1 can of clear coat is enough - it's 12oz can, so it's more than enough imho

If your fender flares are black plastic finish (not primed for paint ones) then key will be to take your time and prep surface with fine grit sandpaper (probably 400-600) before applying primer
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I plastidipped mine in less than a hour for the entire process. They look like the first day I dipped them.
Good to know! Hey did you plastidip your chrome window trim?
Yes I did the window trim also. Night and day difference
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I plastidipped mine a while ago. First I tried it with the trim on the car, but didn't get good results, and eventually popped them out and finished it well. Has held up quite well. Did not prime.
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I plastidipped mine a while ago. First I tried it with the trim on the car, but didn't get good results, and eventually popped them out and finished it well. Has held up quite well. Did not prime.
Was it recommended to prime? And how many coats?
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Is anyone in the right mind is following this duct-tape-type-repair-guide?!
PS.. back in my youth i used to work in a garage which painted cars. I would have my peripheral parts cut off for such butchery.
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Yes, I think even 1 can of clear coat is enough - it's 12oz can, so it's more than enough imho

If your fender flares are black plastic finish (not primed for paint ones) then key will be to take your time and prep surface with fine grit sandpaper (probably 400-600) before applying primer
I only have enough base paint for 2 coats. Do you think that 2 coats is good enough or do I need to order one more can for 3 coat?
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Was it recommended to prime? And how many coats?
you dont prime for plastidip. just spray several coats. then you peel it off to remove if you want.
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I only have enough base paint for 2 coats. Do you think that 2 coats is good enough or do I need to order one more can for 3 coat?
IMHO 2 coats is pushing it. It's going to hold, but not ideal. Ideally would be best if you order extra can. Fender flares are going to take some abuse from road debris and weather - it's better to have them done properly
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IMHO 2 coats is pushing it. It's going to hold, but not ideal. Ideally would be best if you order extra can. Fender flares are going to take some abuse from road debris and weather - it's better to have them done properly
Ok. thanks
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