respraying bumper

13th September 2010, 15:12

I'm going to respray my Mx5 bumper just quick and standard with some spray cans... I know its tacky but dont have the money to repair it properly

any tips on anything? There's only 2 bits on either side of the bumper, can I just sand, mark off and spray those bits or shall I just do it all?

Plus yea, tips on how to do it? I know I'll need a few layers and laquer etc

13th September 2010, 15:23

Wet sand it with 800 grit paper, so its a nice smooth but key'd finish. Then primer a layer, check for any scratches etc, sand if needed with 800 again, and then another layer of primer.

Then once that is all dry use a dust cloth to remove any bits which will have gotten on the bumper. Then apply a light and thin coating of the colour. Some people sand between these coats but I dont personally, so just add another few layers, 3 or 4 will be needed, to get it nice and even.

Dont rush and dont spray too close or you will have to start again.

Once you have your colour coat how you want leave it to dry properly, a good few hours are needed, and dont check it with your fingers!
Then you can spray on the laquer. Again take your time with the laquer, dont try and put too thick a layer on as it will run very easily.

Hope that helps, others who do spraying properly might have a different or better way but thats always given me good results.

13th September 2010, 15:26

as above but you shouldnt let your paint fully dry before clear coat it should be tacky or stringy. and if you have a solid colour car like black or red or white u dont need to clear coat at all.

13th September 2010, 15:34

thanks guys, unfortunately mines a limited edition green so it sparkles, luckily its a very low bumper so should be too noticeable! It's pretty much the same as when I did my alloys then, sweet.

Will let you know how it goes!

13th September 2010, 15:59

Good luck mate and same way i would do it!