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Subject:Re: Painting Fiberglass bumpers
From:Sam Conant
Date:Sat, 23 Jun 2007 13:17:21 -0400

I agree re the POR 15 use.  A decent Mastic compound to coat the fiberglass
following by a decent, protective coat of weather-resistant matching paint
should do the job well.
SamC
----- Original Message -----
From: <JordanVw@AOL.COM>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Saturday, June 23, 2007 11:16 AM
Subject: Re: Painting Fiberglass bumpers

> In a message dated 6/23/07 10:58:32 AM Eastern Daylight Time,
> rogersisler2000@YAHOO.COM writes:
>
>
>> I would sand them up real good first. Then use a bit of bondo to fill the
>> scratches and minor dings. Sand till acceptable. POR15 clear and then
>> topcoat with POR15 chaassis black.Both the mirrors and bumper.This paint
>> is almost identical to the door handles in color. satin black. Use a
>> spray
>> gun.Forgiving paint, that por stuff
>
> Roger, how much does POR15 pay you to be their spokesmodel?  do you make
> bachelor party appearances?     :<P
>
> leave the POR15 stuff to rusty metal.. its not reccomended for fiberglass
> at
> all.
>
> chris
> (used to work at a bodyshop)
>
>
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