Bumper paint! Warning! Lots of pics...
#1
Bumper paint! Warning! Lots of pics...
Finally got it done. I have been afraid to wash the car for the last couple of weeks because I didn't want to get wax on the primed bumper. So, without further ado...
Before any work was done I wanted to get baseline pics.
That was a trouble spot for me.
So was this one.
I started out by wiping the bumper off with generic glass cleaner.
I have "NASCAR" inspired chin spoiler supports that had to be removed.
When they were both loosened they drop down to the ground.
Using a couple of basic tools, I removed the bumper from the vehicle.
Here is a better look at the chin spoiler supports.
Sans bumper, I moved The Beast out of the garage.
I separated the component pieces of the bumper.
Using a random wooden box that I had lying around, I propped it up for ease of sanding.
Before any work was done I wanted to get baseline pics.
That was a trouble spot for me.
So was this one.
I started out by wiping the bumper off with generic glass cleaner.
I have "NASCAR" inspired chin spoiler supports that had to be removed.
When they were both loosened they drop down to the ground.
Using a couple of basic tools, I removed the bumper from the vehicle.
Here is a better look at the chin spoiler supports.
Sans bumper, I moved The Beast out of the garage.
I separated the component pieces of the bumper.
Using a random wooden box that I had lying around, I propped it up for ease of sanding.
#2
continued...
Next came more sanding and prepping... etc...
I used a "liquid steel" product to fill in the previous cracks because that was the only thing that would hold.
After everything was sanded and prepped, the shaking began...
I used a "wheel coating" on the silver portions because it was an EXACT match to the silver on my car.
I painted the center of the chin spoiler silver because it will look unique.
I used a "liquid steel" product to fill in the previous cracks because that was the only thing that would hold.
After everything was sanded and prepped, the shaking began...
I used a "wheel coating" on the silver portions because it was an EXACT match to the silver on my car.
I painted the center of the chin spoiler silver because it will look unique.
#3
I discovered that if the tip of your finger extends beyond the tip of the spray can, you will get a blotchy finish on the paint. AVOID THIS!
DISASTER!!! While prying the Chevrolet emblem off the front of the grille, it SNAPPED!
Super glue to the rescue!
I went ahead and painted the emblem silver to match the accents on the front.
Back to the bumper! I didn't take pics of prepping the bumper. So here I am painting it.
DISASTER!!! While prying the Chevrolet emblem off the front of the grille, it SNAPPED!
Super glue to the rescue!
I went ahead and painted the emblem silver to match the accents on the front.
Back to the bumper! I didn't take pics of prepping the bumper. So here I am painting it.
#4
To keep a long story long, I used 7 cans of black paint and 2 cans of silver.
I was EXTREMELY careful unmasking the bumper. I didn't want to ruin the finish in my haste.
There were a couple of areas that I am not happy with, but for an amateur, not too shabby. I will be putting it on my car in the morning to get a good look at the finish.
When I put it on in the morning I will post a "completed" picture. Just one... I promise!
I was EXTREMELY careful unmasking the bumper. I didn't want to ruin the finish in my haste.
There were a couple of areas that I am not happy with, but for an amateur, not too shabby. I will be putting it on my car in the morning to get a good look at the finish.
When I put it on in the morning I will post a "completed" picture. Just one... I promise!
#6
LOL. Thanks. It took about 25 hours to do all the way. Eventually I will have to color sand it and clear it. I'm WAY too high now to be thinking about that. The DRJESUS write-up on VHT is what inspired me to try this myself.
#10
...Hi Greg,
Really enjoyed reading/seeing your work/progress & details...
You are a Brave Man 4-Sure to tackle the task on painting the front of your AweSome Monte....~>WoW....
Looking forward to your finished project. Good Luck 4-Sure..
Thanks 4 sharing...
When it is complete, let us know if you would do it again yourself, or ?
I've tried to paint, but I always fail & make a mess : (
Oh, I'm good a finger paint'in : )
Good Luck `Greg....
Really enjoyed reading/seeing your work/progress & details...
You are a Brave Man 4-Sure to tackle the task on painting the front of your AweSome Monte....~>WoW....
Looking forward to your finished project. Good Luck 4-Sure..
Thanks 4 sharing...
When it is complete, let us know if you would do it again yourself, or ?
I've tried to paint, but I always fail & make a mess : (
Oh, I'm good a finger paint'in : )
Good Luck `Greg....