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6/24/2025, 7:53:57 PM
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this. go to an auto body store and get them to make some paint matched cans for you. it sounds like you know the actual paint code number so that should make it easier for them. if the paint is insanely fucked or sunfaded for some reason getting them to get their paint camera out and match an area on the car might also be an option, but if it's just scratches it probably won't look too out of place. i'm guessing the part will already be primed when you get it. if it isn't primed, prime it with black primer then sand it. don't need to use black but it will cover faster and save $$ on expensive paint match paint. actually i'm not even sure 100% if plastic parts need to be primed first before painting or what, some other anon may know. but anyway just sand it with 500-600 grit sandpaper for better adhesion and smoothness then paint it. then clear coat it after that. be patient and do several light coats otherwise it'll run and you'll get pissed cause you'll have to wait a long time to sand it down. also do it while the bumper is off the car if you can. pic related is a rust patch i did on my dad's car a week ago. not perfect by any means, but shows what sandpaper and aresol cans are capable of. if you look closely you can almost see some sand marks from using 400 grit, this is why i say maybe use 500-600 before the finishing coat. if you're competent enough replace a bumper on your own you can do this imo. worst case scenario you have a learning experience, you can always sand any mistakes down.
this. go to an auto body store and get them to make some paint matched cans for you. it sounds like you know the actual paint code number so that should make it easier for them. if the paint is insanely fucked or sunfaded for some reason getting them to get their paint camera out and match an area on the car might also be an option, but if it's just scratches it probably won't look too out of place. i'm guessing the part will already be primed when you get it. if it isn't primed, prime it with black primer then sand it. don't need to use black but it will cover faster and save $$ on expensive paint match paint. actually i'm not even sure 100% if plastic parts need to be primed first before painting or what, some other anon may know. but anyway just sand it with 500-600 grit sandpaper for better adhesion and smoothness then paint it. then clear coat it after that. be patient and do several light coats otherwise it'll run and you'll get pissed cause you'll have to wait a long time to sand it down. also do it while the bumper is off the car if you can. pic related is a rust patch i did on my dad's car a week ago. not perfect by any means, but shows what sandpaper and aresol cans are capable of. if you look closely you can almost see some sand marks from using 400 grit, this is why i say maybe use 500-600 before the finishing coat. if you're competent enough replace a bumper on your own you can do this imo. worst case scenario you have a learning experience, you can always sand any mistakes down.
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