Spraying chrome bumpers

Post Wed Jul 26, 2006 10:40 am

Im thinking of getting a second set of chrome bumpers for my car and colourmatching them to the body work. What is the best way to prep the bumper for spraying?

Thanks,

Theo

Post Wed Jul 26, 2006 10:59 am

You getting used or new bumpers...? If new OEM ones (unlikely due to cost) then order the non-chromed ones... they should be ready for paint (as per Sport spec). If used, or new chrome ones, then be prepared to put in some elbow grease to get rid of the chrome. Not a pleasant job I would imagine.

Post Wed Jul 26, 2006 11:08 am

Will definately be done on a pair of used bumpers! Elbow grease it is then, anyone managed doing this job in the past?

Post Wed Jul 26, 2006 11:15 am

I suppose you could get them dipped to take off the chrome if you can find an electroplaters near to you... that would save a lot of hassle, but would I don't know what it would cost. Might as well get it done right though... don't want to spoil what looks like an already great looking car.

Post Wed Jul 26, 2006 11:16 am

get yaself to the hire shop and grab a small sandblaster or heavy duty sander

if not youll look tlike youve just done a record braking shuffle a thon

fooking arms like arnie when done

Post Wed Jul 26, 2006 1:47 pm

I imagine electrolysis is going to be very expensive, which is what I want to avoid! Hireing a sand blaster seems like a decent idea, could kill two birds that way and blast a set of BBS. Cheers, for the input guys.

Post Wed Jul 26, 2006 6:24 pm

dont do it u knw u like the chrome

Post Thu Jul 27, 2006 9:22 pm

I dont think You can buy the non chrome bumpers any more.

ED

Post Fri Jul 28, 2006 12:26 am

Im sure EPC sell bumpers in just black, there are some kicking around buit Theo doesnt really want to get rid of the chrome do ya

Post Sat Jul 29, 2006 1:59 am

Theo, not sure about red de-chrome how about traditional black?
Might be too much with red but then again if you test on and old pair of bumpers and it looks cat plop the no worries.
my 2p

Post Sat Jul 29, 2006 7:42 am

Have faith Oz, they will look good body coloured I rekon, all the tech 1 sports had body coloured metal bumpers, but they were all black, grey or silver!

Post Sat Jul 29, 2006 12:44 pm

Colour coded is best

Not that you can see that in the pic

ED

Post Sat Jul 29, 2006 1:03 pm

all you have to do is rub them down so they is no shine then use a paint/primer called acid 8 which is a etch primer and then 2k primer and then its ok to paint hope it helps

Post Sat Jul 29, 2006 1:14 pm

Thanks for that Dips, will give it a go sometime and see how they come out.

Post Mon Jul 31, 2006 11:43 pm

KEEP IT CHROME.....KEEP IT REAL!

Post Tue Aug 01, 2006 12:56 am

dom-1984-320i wrote:KEEP IT CHROME.....KEEP IT REAL!

Thankyou thats what i keep telling people, Theo u know the chrome looks good mate