

| Subject: | Re: Painting Fiberglass bumpers |
| Date: | Sat, 23 Jun 2007 11:02:22 EDT |
In a message dated 6/23/07 10:18:43 AM Eastern Daylight Time, mikes@FLATSURFACE.COM writes: > >My '89 Westy has faded bumpers and mirrors. Can anyone recommend and > >good paint to spruce them up? > > Look for a good boat paint (suitable for decks, not an anti-fouling > one). I'm in the process of restoring my pop-top (the gelcoat was > mostly gone, it was getting fuzzy). I'm using Interlux Primekote, an > epoxy primer, followed by Interlux Perfection, a 2 part polyurethane. > > not necessary. the fiberglass bumpers can be painted with any regular automotive paint, no different from metal. and there is no flex additive needed either. if you want to save your money, get about 5 rattle cans of krylon satin black, thats enough to do both bumpers. repair any cracks first, then prime with black primer and then spray the topcoat on. lay the bumpers out on a sawhorse while you spray them.. thin coats to avoid drips or runs.. basic stuff. chris ************************************** See what's free at http://www.aol.com.
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