Thank you so much! Im trying to speed my way through fixing my car so i can enter it into a car show. Ive never painted a car part before so im super stressed but this was easy to follow!
if your going to enter into a car show your spray painting needs to be top notch if your colour matched paint is not exact I would do a blend into the other panels
I am the proud 420th person to like this video. Spot on job and explaination sir! I really appreciate you getting straight to the point without lengthy intros and asking for likes and subscribes. I appreciate your style.
I know this is 8 months ago but thank you for sharing. Awesome job that you did. How long do you have to wait for a clear coat to dry before wet sand it, thank you.
How is the bumper holding up now that it's been 2 years? No need to use adhesion promoter and wax and greaser remover? and how many cans of primer, paint and clear coat did it take?
It's still holding up nicely and looks the same I don't believe adhesion promoter is a must if the surface is properly prepped however that being said it probably helps some use it some don't. All the quantities used will be in description it's been a while since I did this one can't remember all the numbers of the top of my head 👏
It sounds like you didn't overlap your passes properly there is a technique here is a video explaining what causes that and how to prevent it: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-RQPnhC4hSU0.html
Mine did because I got mine colour matched silver can be a difficult colour so you'll most likely need to blend it in there's loads of good videos showing that on here RU-vid
That’s lit! Make more vids I will support I’m gonna attempt my own front bumper .. however I brought it new as it was already primed.. I believe .. would I need to prime it again ? Or can I go straight and paint and then clear spray after letting it sit for a few hrs to start
It's possible to just go ahead and skip the primer process on them but from personal experience the job doesn't come out as well as the suppliers use very cheap quality primer which one can affect how durable your paint is long term and two doesn't produce as good a job 😊
It shouldn't be orange peel-y have a look to see the causes of this on Google the most common is putting on coats which are too thick if you put clearcoat on that panel it will stand out massively I would resand the job to the start and put nice even coats of paint on let them dry appropriately and then put the clearcoats on
What kind of paint cans and clear code did you use, along with what kind of clear coat and compound and polish did you? Where did you find the handles for for the cans
Hi Jesse here is a list of the items used the paint was specific for my car had it mixed up at my local autobody the rest of the items Items used in video: 1 - Tack Rags - amzn.to/3CSsy5f 1- Spray Can Handle - amzn.to/3A9oV9r 1- 3M Facemask - amzn.to/3icu6zq 1 - Proxl 2K Clear - amzn.to/3m8MQ3W 1 - Etch Primer Black - ebay.us/4YF8D0 1 - Silver Paint colour matched paint 1 - 400, 500 & 800 Grit Sandpaper Wet and Dry - amzn.to/3idWMrA 1- Panel Wipe - amzn.to/39NkCFY 1 - BOX of Gloves - amzn.to/3AWvSvW 1 Meguiars Ultimate Compound - amzn.to/2Y6Gzh6
If I go red to black on a bumper cover is it same process? To fix a minor crack what materiel should I use? Fiberglass resin? Does this plastic material use special paint?
It depends what you prefer there is a few different ways to fix cracks or holes I've used resin recently on plastic and it did an amazing job as well video is on here if you're repainting the bumper then yes the process would be the same I just used paint items from the body shop I've got a list in the description hope that helps 🙂
Hi Yazmyne essentially you could do just that if you get the colour of your paint colour matched and it's a really good match if not you'll have to blend it a little onto the other panels I didn't do this on mine as my colour matched almost perfectly 😊
It's not a must it's a choice I've found from personal experience if a surface is properly prepped and the correct paints and primer are used for the material it makes no difference but if it works for you then I'm happy for you 😊
If that is a worry then the job hasn't be done properly the job shouldn't crack or scratch easily and the bumper should be installed the normal way a bumper gets installed
Have a look at the videos description all the quantities are listed in there the primer they use at the factory isn't great quality you can spray over it but I like to use my own products to guarantee good results
Restart the whole process and prep the bumper. If your painting in humid areas or inappropriate conditions for painting your paint will run or if your putting on too thick of layers it will run these are the common causes to look out for and fix
@@The_journeyy restart the whole bumper even if it's just a small part that's runny? Or just remove the runny paint parts from the bumper by using lacquer thinner?
I have a plastic black primed bumper that I need to paint a bright red colour. Do you recommend I prime this white or leave as black and then paint to not end up with a different colour at the end? If i prime white, what steps/sanding do I need to carry before/after to prepare it for the red spray paint. Much appreciated
If your colour is bright red personally I would prime it white and then I would follow the same steps in this video 3x primer, light sand with 800 grit to smooth the primer a little then 3x paint coats and then 3x clearcoat because red is such a difficult colour like painting white for the best colour match you'll have to blend into the other panels then it will look uniform theres a few videos online showing this let me know if you want me to send a link for one hope that helps 😊
thanks for the vid. I'm a novice and need to prime a bumper, (red). what primer do you recommend and is that an attachment on the can? thanks in advance
There's a few right answers to this question it depends on how you want the red on the colour to look bright or darker red I'd have a look on Google and yes it is an attachment 😊
@@The_journeyy hha thanks bro, im using a grey primer for a colour called astro black metalic for a mini, is it gonna be okay. The colour is quite dark
Great video! When the abrasion goes all the way down to the base plastic, do you recommend sanding it down and using adhesion promoter before spray paint? thx
Some people do use adhesion promoter but to be perfectly honest with you I have never used it I just make sure that the surface is well prepped. The jobs I've done have never had it and the results and the longevity of them is still standing the test of time. I think the most important thing is to use good paints and definitely 2k clear for durability but I'd say if you've got some promoter no harm in trying it :)
@@The_journeyy thanks! I’m fixing deep scratches, so I’m going to use the promoter and some filler. Then follow your steps. Awesome job from a spray can. Thanks for sharing.
Appreciate the kind words and that sounds like you've got some rewarding repair work there nothing better than seeing the finished result and then putting it on the car 👏
I have done this in the past on my first job and there is a few reasons that cause this. The first reason being using a very dark primer for a dark colour for example black primer on black paint rule of thumb is your supposed to use a light colour for a dark colour and vice versa, two your colour match you've had done is way off I personally wouldn't get my colour matched at Halfords only use local bodyshops that provides paints to auto body places when I had this experience I went to a local car paint shop for my paints and before you spray a panel I check the colour match on a paint card against the car if the colour match is good you won't need to blend if its not quite 100% you just do a slight blend into the other panels.
I need to paint my front bumper, but it has had a low speed impact and the paint is crazed on the corner. I am wondering if I can sand and paint over this, or if the crack lines will always refelct through the fresh paint. Do you think this section need to be stripped back to bare plastic? Can you even strip one section, will paint fether edge on plastic or does the whole bumper need stripping?
If you put fresh paint on it yes the crack lines will show. If the damage is just minor you can sand the damaged area then I would put a little flexible body filler on the area the crack lines are and then sand the filler down until its nice and flush. Once the lines were covered and filled by the filler I would prep the bumper for paint and paint the whole bumper and blend it in with the other panels unless my colour match paint was spot on
@@The_journeyy Cheers. Its a pearl paint just to make things more difficult! Spray cans have got better and better over the years, the finish you achieved is incredible and much better than anyone elses with the same kind of tutorial on RU-vid. It all seems relative to the amount of prep and polishing. Its given me confidence to have a go; I would not trust myself to be able to blend into other panels though!
I've heard pearl paints are more difficult the spray cans definitely are much better I've seen people doing jobs on high end cars using cans. It's all about the environment your spraying in that dictates the results can't wait to get a garage and do a few jobs in there 😊
How have I only just seen this now no notification 😲 I've got loads of videos coming out this year just finished the face lift bumper so let's see, hope your well bro uni or sorted 👍
hiya i just did this through your steps and when i applied my paint to the bumper after priming the primer came out ans bubbles ovee my paint any reasons to why ?
There's multiple reasons that can cause that first I'd start with did you prep the bumper properly then I would look at the whether you used the correct paints for a plastic bumper where did you buy the paints from and did you use the correct sandpapers to prep the bumper
Hey, just wndering as i bought a bumper primed black already and the final coolur is supposed to be white. You think the black primer would effect that ? And how many cans did you use for the primer and how many for the actual paint same with clear? Please bro need help
Hi there KoksuDriftu that's fine one thing I would say is the primer these bumpers come with when new is rubbish and will affect your final result when I get a new bumper I just go ahead and prime it again with a good quality primer and then the rest of the process. All the quantities for each item are in the description its been a while since I did this job hope that helps :D
That is a lot of money just for a bumper resprayed I wouldn't know to be honest I've not used them all the primer I get is just the normal primer from my body shop the best lacquer I've used so far is the proxl 2k clear it's worth keeping in mind that certain colours unless you've got a perfect colour match you'll need to blend slightly into the other panels for example for the front bumper I'd blend slightly into the fenders 😊
@@The_journeyy see when sanding are you looking for a perfect sanded down smooth surface? I just sanded, primed the. Gave it a couple of gloss black but wasn't happy with it
The RU-vid app plays about and doesn't always show me all the comments made. There's no such thing as perfect what your looking for is a surface that's not rough and feels smooth to touch basically the sanded down primer is the base and reflective surface all the other coats then sit on to compliment the gloss if you skip this step you'll have a rough surface that the paint sits on that isn't able to help show the gloss your then laying on top of it and it will be dull and glossy I made that same error when I first started painting and learned its all about following all the steps Sand, primer, flatten primer lightly with 800 grit , apply paint coat and then the clear lastly.
I wouldn't pay £550 for a job like that I'd do it myself so have many others where he did go wrong like a few newbies do is he didn't follow the proper steps you take when you paint and didn't flatten the primer so his paint ended up looking dull which is an honest mistake anyone new can make and why I specifically highlighted what happens if you don't flatten the primer in the video but it's a learning curve and next time he will smash it and follow all the steps
How big of a difference is 1k clearcoat compared to 2k. I found some 1k in my uncles shed he said I can use but idk if I should just go buy the 2k instead
It's not as resistance to the elements and things hitting it and the shine is also not as good 2k clear is what the bodyshop use because of durability and result hope that helps 😀
@@The_journeyy ill never use 1k clear ever again. If its an entire panel, wheel, little piece of trim, im always using 2k. The extra few bucks is worth it
Sorry about the slow reply thought I'd responded to this comment spent about £65 quid the most expensive thing is the 2k clear the colour matched paint and primer were cheap
Hi its because if the spray cans are used in the incorrect temperatures they won't work properly or they will leak easy enough problem to fix the environment we spray in is very important correct environment and temperature when spraying then problems like that go out the window hope that helps ☺️
You gotta make sure your not using a regular cheap clearcoat you got to use a good clearcoat like the bodyshops the 2k clearcoat with an activator like I used in the video and you need to put a good three coats I only put two in mine but the coverage was really good and the clearcoat I use is a high quality product hope that helps 😄
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