painting my bumpers?

[doin donuts]

hey all

as most know i have an ae85 levin, just had the car painted but didnt get bumpers done as i want them black, they are a real faded black/grey colour . what is the best paint to use? i know getting it done by panelbeaters etc is best but cashflow wont let it(neither will the wife )

and if someones done these bumpers before can you give me best way of doing it as in what to use to clean it etc?

thanks all

[deaf_rattle]

if the bumpers are just black plastic and not painted, you could just try some formula 2001 or whatever its called.

Might be worth a go before painting anyways

[doin donuts]

yea? where do i get that from? do i just use dishwashing liquid or similar to clean it?

[malc]

Hey, if they are still unpainted plastic.
I think a good clean with dishwashing liquid would do the trick, the cleaner the better.
Then you will need to get a plastic adhesion primer, you can get it in a spray can. This will help the paint/primer stick to the surface.
When I painted my rear bumper black again, I used a product by K&H made for bumpers.
I get all my stuff from Car Colours on the north shore. Very helpful guys if you have any questions. But I guess any car paint shop should have the right products.

[Alex B]

Plasticote or someone used to do a specific bumper black spray paint.

[2LTR Rona]

Plasticote or someone used to do a specific bumper black spray paint.

http://www.plastikote.com/products/Spec ... Paint.html