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Old 08-13-2008, 05:04 PM   #1
RobZ
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Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: Texas
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Painted my bumperettes for $60

I ended up going the DIY route for painting my bumperettes yesterday. Total cost was around $60 and was actually pretty simple. It may not be the top quality of Bumperplugs but who would know?

Materials:
Paintscratch.com rattle can
Paintscratch.com clear (Duplicolor)
Paintscratch.com Rubberized primer
Denatured alcohol
300,1000, & 1500 grit sandpaper
rubbing compound
3M glaze
six pack of Michelob Ultra


I basically used alcohol, sanded (300), alcohol again, then applied four light coats of primer. I lightly sanded with 1000 after the second or third coat dried a bit.

Next I sprayed the metallic coat (not really a perfect match with stock due to a bit more of the metallic look from Paintscratch). After a couple of coats I sanded with 1000 followed by a couple more light coats. I finished with a couple light coats of clear, sanded lightly with 1000, and a couple of heavier clear coats (should have actually cleared even more ). 24 hours later I sanded with 1500 followed by rubbing compound (3m) and then 3M glaze.

BEFORE



AFTER
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18x10/18x8.5 wheels on Dunlops, Eibach springs, De-snorkled, Debadged, Painted Bumperettes, Arctic Silver Interior trim & Deambering (in process)
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