romycha1

Ok, I need to paint a bumper on one of my cars... after a lil accident.

I took a few Bodyshop classes in highschool and college, so I remember a few things, but I'm sure there are a few of you here that can just tell me the correct way so I don't have to go on memory.

Ok... so the bumper is brand new... actually there is a fender I need to do also. Both are new.

-I know I should start by sand them both down to take off any dirt and/or coating on it. I was going to wetsand with 300-400...
Should I do dry instead, and should I use something grittier than 300-400?

-Then I was going to primer both.
I know the bumper needs a flexible primer ... I found this one from duplicolor.com
http://www.duplicolor.com/products/nozzles.html

-Assuming neither will need any body work, after the primer I need to wetsand, which I will use 180...

-Now comes the sealer... right? I get confused with the undercoats. Do I need to put the sealer before or after the primer? Or do I need sealer at all? And if I do use a sealer, does it need to be sanded?

-Then, the base coats... Then the clear coats... then wetsand and buff.

Can someone let me know if I'm correct. It's been a long time since I've done any of this. Thanks in advance!

DOMINION

Take it to a paint shop. Should only be around $200.00 for a weak job.

romycha1

Ok... thanks for NO help at all

alfy28

i cant help you, but ylu might want to post in the tech section fo the forums, under exterior. might able to get some one who does body work. gl to you.