Bump Strips

1. AshKeeble Frequent Poster Joined: Feb 2008 Chesterfield Posts: 582 Phase1 VTR

   #1 24th October 2009, 22:20

   I'm wanting to paint my bump strips gloss black. I know that if i painted them as they are they will look pants so the obvious route is getting them smooth for a better finish. Could i just use some wet flat to smooth them over or would filler primer give a more smooth finish?
2. Andys_VTR Established Member Joined: Jun 2009 Edinburgh Posts: 1009 1998 persian red Vtr

   #2 24th October 2009, 23:04

   wet and dry then primere then wet and dry again then paint
3. user_16747 Banned Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 4328

   #3 25th October 2009, 07:19

   I used filler primer on my 306
   several light coats with wet and dry in between
4. GoochyBoy Established Member Joined: Nov 2008 Lichfield Posts: 1744 Black Saxo VTR MK2

   #4 25th October 2009, 08:45

   wet n dry
   primer
   wet n dry
   paint
   laquer
   
   i think thats right
5. user_24931 Regular Poster Joined: Jun 2008 Crook, Durham Posts: 431 Saxo 1.6i Automatic mk1 VTR Engine

   #5 25th October 2009, 08:56

   would it not be better to use plastic primer?
6. J222JRA Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: May 2007 Posts: 16839 Saxo VTS, Westfield

   #6 25th October 2009, 08:58

   plastic filler primer ftw
7. user_16747 Banned Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 4328

   #7 25th October 2009, 09:04

   Yep several coats of filler primer
8. user_15300 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Apr 2007 Mansfield Posts: 6663 Astra Coupe Edition 100

   #8 25th October 2009, 09:16

   Bodyshop ftw
   
   That's what i did. Seen too many diy jobs end up looking crap
9. J222JRA Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: May 2007 Posts: 16839 Saxo VTS, Westfield

   #9 25th October 2009, 09:19

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by CHIP Bodyshop ftw That's what i did. Seen too many diy jobs end up looking crap

   i did the same, wasnt expensive imo either
10. coleman258 Established Member Joined: Nov 2008 Eastbourne Posts: 2474 Astra van daily Black Saxo VTR 16v'd kent PT51

    #10 25th October 2009, 09:20

    Whats the average price for bumpstrips to be done at a bodyshop?
11. user_15300 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Apr 2007 Mansfield Posts: 6663 Astra Coupe Edition 100

    #11 25th October 2009, 09:22

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by J222JRA i did the same, wasnt expensive imo either

    Mine neither dude. If you can get it done for a decent price and KNOW the bodyshop will do a good job then it's worth paying. I've seen alot of people on here and 106owners that have done diy jobs and although they look alright, they arent a patch on a proper job done by someone who knows what they're doing.
12. J222JRA Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: May 2007 Posts: 16839 Saxo VTS, Westfield

    #12 25th October 2009, 09:24

    i had the bumper strips and side strips, mirrors etc done in a medium gloss black and it cost £150
13. user_15300 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Apr 2007 Mansfield Posts: 6663 Astra Coupe Edition 100

    #13 25th October 2009, 09:36

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by J222JRA i had the bumper strips and side strips, mirrors etc done in a medium gloss black and it cost £150

    Roughly what i paid too
    
    Included bumpstrips, side strips and mirrors also.
14. AshKeeble Frequent Poster Joined: Feb 2008 Chesterfield Posts: 582 Phase1 VTR

    #14 25th October 2009, 12:04

    Thanks alot for the ideas guys. I was hoping you would post up chip as yours looks amazing. I want the exact same outcome if i did mine. Sounds like a bodyshop is the way to go then. Cheers
15. Scattle Saxperience Addict Joined: Jan 2007 Benfleet, Essex Posts: 10834 Megane 225 Cup

    #15 25th October 2009, 12:35

    Sand until smooth using different grades of wet and dry.
    1 plastic primer
    3/4 coats filler primer.
    4/5 coats gloss black with wet and dry between each coat.
    Laquer.
    
    look at my progress thread for the results that gave.
16. littleracer Trouble Maker Joined: Feb 2008 hook,hamshire Posts: 3426 black citroen saxo mk2 & focus ST '225',merc C180

    #16 25th October 2009, 16:46

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by GoochyBoy wet n dry primer wet n dry paint laquer i think thats right

    wet and dry starting with a corse grade,getting to a finer grade.
    primer,wet and dry fine grade,re reprimer,keep doing that until you get it as smooth as you like.
    as many coats you see fit then laquer.
17. user_15300 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Apr 2007 Mansfield Posts: 6663 Astra Coupe Edition 100

    #17 25th October 2009, 17:00

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by AshKeeble Thanks alot for the ideas guys. I was hoping you would post up chip as yours looks amazing. I want the exact same outcome if i did mine. Sounds like a bodyshop is the way to go then. Cheers

    It isnt the only way to go. It is possible to do it yourself, but you really do need to make sure they're cleaned well, no silicone what-so-ever. And the rest of the prepping needs to be done properly. Just all takes time. But if you take it to a good bodyshop, then your virtually guaranteed a proper job
18. AshKeeble Frequent Poster Joined: Feb 2008 Chesterfield Posts: 582 Phase1 VTR

    #18 25th October 2009, 18:24

    I know prepping is the hardest part. I just want it to look good and not look like my nine year old brother did it lol.