paint front bumper

juan310 · July 25th, 2007, 03:26 PM

as you can see its pretty fd up. the bumper isnt really damaged just the paint is peeling and cracking like crazy. i want to repaint it myself. im not looking for a professional look or anything. i just want to be able to drive it w/o people going damn!! if anyone could tell me the steps and what tools i need to repaint it or could at least direct me to where i can find out.

yelsir06 · July 25th, 2007, 03:37 PM

you could either get alot of touch up paint (@ autozone) & hit the black spots

or

take all the paint off the bumper, get a paint gun, learn how to use the paint gun, prime the bumper, paint the bumper, apply clear coat.
(not easy)

or

take all the paint off & send it to the shop to be painted for about $250-300

or

goto bumpers.com & get a new painted one for a pretty good price

juan310 · July 25th, 2007, 03:41 PM

take all the paint off the bumper, get a paint gun, learn how to use the paint gun, prime the bumper, paint the bumper, apply clear coat.
(not easy)

^i would wanna go this route but w/o a pint gun. cant i use a spray can?

yelsir06 · July 25th, 2007, 03:52 PM

haha. Well, i guess you can if you want to. Not sure if you can find the factory color in a can. If you're going to go that cheap you may want to consider Maaco.

By looking at those pictures you look like you have the same paint as me: Factory Code is '"YN". The touch-up paint i bought (for like a 1 inch scratch) was YN, Silver Charcoal

yelsir06 · July 25th, 2007, 03:53 PM

make sure its "YN" under the Ford colors

Murderjetz · July 25th, 2007, 03:57 PM

yeah....i'm pretty sure using a spray can is gona look like shit. but that's just my opinion...

juan310 · July 25th, 2007, 04:06 PM

^^how bad like shit. im looking for something temp and cheap. this bumper isnt really a priority, more of a nuisance

yelsir06 · July 25th, 2007, 04:12 PM

it will look really really bad.
just get some touch up paint & rubber cement to glue down the peeling paint.

Yes, you'll be able to tell the difference between the factory paint & the touch up paint. But it will look a hell of alot better than spray can paint.

juan310 · July 25th, 2007, 06:42 PM

umm i have a friend with a paint shop. he said hell let me use his equipment but i have to bring the paint. about how much paint do i need?

JASonic · July 25th, 2007, 08:11 PM

Dude, do yourself a favor and check with your local Ford dealer. At least see if you can deal them down on some paint. Once you have the paint, you can make a good call on how you or someone else can apply it. You may even be able to rent a good sprayer someplace. You'd be surprised if your hnest at the dealer. They can discount their inventory. I know because they do it for me and parts cost the same or less than online. Gotta give it a shot to find out. Mine is a good dealer.

You know what else, I dont see why a sprayer from like Home Depot wouldnt work. You could by some shit paint and practice a few times once you pop the bumper off. Go to town on it. Practice different techniques on the inside of the bumper because no body will ever see that anyway.

Ive seen sprayers for like $40s. Hey, when your done, you can go paint the barn or something too... so its a good investment.

WLJohnson05 · July 25th, 2007, 09:37 PM

if you dont know how to paint, its not gonna look good man.....just order a new bumper off ebay thas pre-painted to ur color, otherwise ur just makin for another headache down the road. also ur gonna catch more shit from people in the car world for the bumper lookin like shit after u paint it. just get it done by a pro

yelsir06 · July 25th, 2007, 10:49 PM

if you had the best equipment ever, it could still come out looking really bad. painting car parts requires skill. I have a professional paint gun. I suck at painting.

My advise:
get some touch up paint & make it look okay from a distance. Save for a cobra or saleen front bumper.

When i first got my car, my front bumper didnt look very good. So being the newb i was, i bought a brand new stock bumper & had it painted. dumbest move ever...i could have had a cobra bumper or something for the same price.

juan310 · July 26th, 2007, 12:28 AM

i get can get the paint cuz my sis works at a chevy collision center so she can order it with a discount. im sure my friend will help me out. once again im not looking for a bad ass paint job. i just need something better than what it looks like now. this is only temporary as it is not a real priority to me right now
any ways what i need to buy? primer, base, clear coat? and how much would i need? pint, quart?

JASonic · July 26th, 2007, 10:04 AM

Originally Posted by juan310

i get can get the paint cuz my sis works at a chevy collision center so she can order it with a discount. im sure my friend will help me out. once again im not looking for a bad ass paint job. i just need something better than what it looks like now. this is only temporary as it is not a real priority to me right now
any ways what i need to buy? primer, base, clear coat? and how much would i need? pint, quart?

Buy a $90 bra until you have the $$. I did that and catch alot of shit for it. Nobody likes it but me because I know its just temporary until I can buy the new bumper I really want. Yea, its fugly but its better than the crap underneath right now.

juan310 · July 26th, 2007, 03:01 PM

^^thats a good idea. but it might look kinda gay. idk

July 25th, 2007, 03:26 PM	#1
juan310 Regular Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Los Angeles County Posts: 140	paint front bumper as you can see its pretty fd up. the bumper isnt really damaged just the paint is peeling and cracking like crazy. i want to repaint it myself. im not looking for a professional look or anything. i just want to be able to drive it w/o people going damn!! if anyone could tell me the steps and what tools i need to repaint it or could at least direct me to where i can find out.

July 25th, 2007, 03:37 PM	#2
yelsir06 Regular Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 222	you could either get alot of touch up paint (@ autozone) & hit the black spots or take all the paint off the bumper, get a paint gun, learn how to use the paint gun, prime the bumper, paint the bumper, apply clear coat. (not easy) or take all the paint off & send it to the shop to be painted for about $250-300 or goto bumpers.com & get a new painted one for a pretty good price __________________ Speed costs...how fast do you want to go? http://img28.picoodle.com/img/img28/...mm_7f90452.jpg

July 25th, 2007, 03:41 PM	#3
juan310 Regular Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Los Angeles County Posts: 140	take all the paint off the bumper, get a paint gun, learn how to use the paint gun, prime the bumper, paint the bumper, apply clear coat. (not easy) ^i would wanna go this route but w/o a pint gun. cant i use a spray can? __________________ Pioneer Sound System (Comp Speakers-Amp-Deck) - Viper Alarm/Remote Starter Eibach Pro Kit - Smoked CC Headlights - 18" Bullitt Wheels - SVT Focus Fuel Pump True Dual Exhaust - Flowmaster Original 40s - 3.5 Rolled/Slanted Tips

July 25th, 2007, 03:52 PM	#4
yelsir06 Regular Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 222	haha. Well, i guess you can if you want to. Not sure if you can find the factory color in a can. If you're going to go that cheap you may want to consider Maaco. By looking at those pictures you look like you have the same paint as me: Factory Code is '"YN". The touch-up paint i bought (for like a 1 inch scratch) was YN, Silver Charcoal __________________ Speed costs...how fast do you want to go? http://img28.picoodle.com/img/img28/...mm_7f90452.jpg

July 25th, 2007, 03:53 PM	#5
yelsir06 Regular Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 222	make sure its "YN" under the Ford colors __________________ Speed costs...how fast do you want to go? http://img28.picoodle.com/img/img28/...mm_7f90452.jpg

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July 25th, 2007, 03:57 PM	#6
Murderjetz Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Manitoba, Canada Posts: 1,003	yeah....i'm pretty sure using a spray can is gona look like shit. but that's just my opinion... __________________ Listen to my music \| Visit my garage

July 25th, 2007, 04:06 PM	#7
juan310 Regular Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Los Angeles County Posts: 140	^^how bad like shit. im looking for something temp and cheap. this bumper isnt really a priority, more of a nuisance __________________ Pioneer Sound System (Comp Speakers-Amp-Deck) - Viper Alarm/Remote Starter Eibach Pro Kit - Smoked CC Headlights - 18" Bullitt Wheels - SVT Focus Fuel Pump True Dual Exhaust - Flowmaster Original 40s - 3.5 Rolled/Slanted Tips

July 25th, 2007, 04:12 PM	#8
yelsir06 Regular Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 222	it will look really really bad. just get some touch up paint & rubber cement to glue down the peeling paint. Yes, you'll be able to tell the difference between the factory paint & the touch up paint. But it will look a hell of alot better than spray can paint. __________________ Speed costs...how fast do you want to go? http://img28.picoodle.com/img/img28/...mm_7f90452.jpg

July 25th, 2007, 06:42 PM	#9
juan310 Regular Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Los Angeles County Posts: 140	umm i have a friend with a paint shop. he said hell let me use his equipment but i have to bring the paint. about how much paint do i need? __________________ Pioneer Sound System (Comp Speakers-Amp-Deck) - Viper Alarm/Remote Starter Eibach Pro Kit - Smoked CC Headlights - 18" Bullitt Wheels - SVT Focus Fuel Pump True Dual Exhaust - Flowmaster Original 40s - 3.5 Rolled/Slanted Tips

July 25th, 2007, 08:11 PM	#10
JASonic The George Forman of Keepers Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 2,243	Dude, do yourself a favor and check with your local Ford dealer. At least see if you can deal them down on some paint. Once you have the paint, you can make a good call on how you or someone else can apply it. You may even be able to rent a good sprayer someplace. You'd be surprised if your hnest at the dealer. They can discount their inventory. I know because they do it for me and parts cost the same or less than online. Gotta give it a shot to find out. Mine is a good dealer. You know what else, I dont see why a sprayer from like Home Depot wouldnt work. You could by some shit paint and practice a few times once you pop the bumper off. Go to town on it. Practice different techniques on the inside of the bumper because no body will ever see that anyway. Ive seen sprayers for like $40s. Hey, when your done, you can go paint the barn or something too... so its a good investment. __________________ GHOSTANG 2230

July 25th, 2007, 10:49 PM	#12
yelsir06 Regular Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 222	if you had the best equipment ever, it could still come out looking really bad. painting car parts requires skill. I have a professional paint gun. I suck at painting. My advise: get some touch up paint & make it look okay from a distance. Save for a cobra or saleen front bumper. When i first got my car, my front bumper didnt look very good. So being the newb i was, i bought a brand new stock bumper & had it painted. dumbest move ever...i could have had a cobra bumper or something for the same price. __________________ Speed costs...how fast do you want to go? http://img28.picoodle.com/img/img28/...mm_7f90452.jpg

July 26th, 2007, 12:28 AM	#13
juan310 Regular Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Los Angeles County Posts: 140	i get can get the paint cuz my sis works at a chevy collision center so she can order it with a discount. im sure my friend will help me out. once again im not looking for a bad ass paint job. i just need something better than what it looks like now. this is only temporary as it is not a real priority to me right now any ways what i need to buy? primer, base, clear coat? and how much would i need? pint, quart?

July 26th, 2007, 03:01 PM	#15
juan310 Regular Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Los Angeles County Posts: 140	^^thats a good idea. but it might look kinda gay. idk __________________ Pioneer Sound System (Comp Speakers-Amp-Deck) - Viper Alarm/Remote Starter Eibach Pro Kit - Smoked CC Headlights - 18" Bullitt Wheels - SVT Focus Fuel Pump True Dual Exhaust - Flowmaster Original 40s - 3.5 Rolled/Slanted Tips

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