Colour coding bumpers and mirrors

[B51ngh]

Hi Guys,

I'm thinking about colour coding the black bumpers and mirrors to match the body work...How easy is this process? I was told by a colleague that it is a simple matter of rubbing down the plastic, using a plastic primer and then painting. I wanted to double check with you guys in case I spoil my baby

Cheers.

BSingh.

[DaveD]

remember part of the mirror mount is an alloy and will need etch priming

[Golf_Man_Z]

Well I did a very QUICK job this weekend (this are my bodge mirrors got new pair in the shed)

Car currently with the black mirrors (yes thats my dads 525D to the left)

I used light grade sandpaper to roughten the surface (dont forget to wash etc to remove grease etc)

I then masked off all areas I did not want to spray

First coat of Grey primer (build up a few coats or untill you have even coverage) dont forget to wet and dry this is the surface the paint is going to go on

I then sprayed with my cars colour paint (Zinnoberrot) build up a few coats again using wet and dry 1500grit inbetween coats

I will be using clear lacqure for the real job but for this quicky I didnt

Heres the mirror with the masking removed


And the car viewed from the front see the colour coded mirrors?





This is only a rough guide im sure others will have views and ideas (as you can tell I love taking pictures of everything I do, it always comes in use

[B51ngh]

They are looking very good!! Thanks for the pics, it helps me a lot more than my imagination!!

[robbo86]

sorry to post hijack anyone any idea abot what it would cost to get a set of mirrors done proffessionally

[Golf_Man_Z]

To be hounest the paint job i did on my final mirrors really does look imaculate, but if you want it done pro it depends really you get what you pay for. I would expect anything from £30-60 each depending on type of paint, how much u want sprayed and more importantly the quaility.

Cost be £15 to do my mirrors, paint, sandpaper, lacquer etc etc

[dobbie82]

for the bumpers i would guess it would be easier to get a set of colour coded bumpers then you only need to rub down prime and paint (or just fit them if they are already the right colour!)