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Subject:Re: Painting bumpers/grilles/mirrors with a spray can. wasRe:Fiberglass Bumper Color
From:ralph meyermann
Date:Wed, 29 Jan 2014 15:09:32 -0600

I did my factory bumpers with the roll on bedliner stuff after scuffing
them up with a flap disc and cleaning them up. I prepped my grills and
rattle can bedliner painted to help cover up some cracks/splits. Looks
pretty nice!

Velma 82 1.9L AAZ td westy
On Jan 29, 2014 1:51 PM, <JordanVw@aol.com> wrote:

> i did my bumpers in Krylon satin black from a spray can and it looks just
> like they came from the factory.
>
>
>
> that's right folks..if you properly prep the surface (filling all
> chips/cracks and primer and sanding with sandpaper , gradually  changing
> grit to
> finer each time)  and painting them on a sawhorse  when the temp is around
> 70-80F with low humidity and with a steady sweeping  motion to avoid drips
> or
> runs, you too can get a factory finish out of a spray  can!    ive also
> painted grilles and mirrors with krylon satin  black and had the same
> awesome
> results.
>
> of course if you want to do it this time of year you will need a climate
> controlled paint booth or garage :)
>

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