[WrIgHtWeBb]

is it easier to take the bumpers off? or just take the time to mask of the surrounding area?

 

[Samo]

is it easier to take the bumpers off? or just take the time to mask of the surrounding area?

Would definatly advise taking it off, its only 6 screws, and will save any overspray on the body work. Best to be safe. Just take your time.

 

[ricster]

What if your bumpers are already the same colour as your car but you want them black!?

 

[youngsezer]

just spray them with matt black or maybe satin would be better

or if you want to maintain the body shine use gloss

 

[corsabchrisy]

anyone who has done this will the paint still flake off

 

[RenRenRen]

It might, I would take the time to clean them off properly with paint prep and sand them before then prime/colour/lacquer (Pretty much as Chase describes it on the last page). I also leave a day between doing the primer, the paint and the lacquer.

If you do the extra work you'll greatly reduce the chance of peeling.

 

[David]

anyone who has done this will the paint still flake off

If you don't use plastic primer then yes, it will peel off.

 

[Tony UK]

I'm dying to ged rid of my black, thanks for the tips in this thread, will be re reading it carefully

 

[SportB]

I would recommend using HYCOTE paint instead, it gives a much glossier finish so no need to use loads of lacquer after (although I always give at least 2-3 coats). I also make sure the primer is perfectly flat and smooth before adding colour, I do it by wet sanding with a very fine grade (almost feels like no grit) which will help the overall outcome look alot smoother and glossier

 

[Cal 2K12]

I decided to post this question here as is sort of the same topic,
Anyways what prime do I use on the tailgate spoiler the proper corsa b one.

 

[Bradders]

normal primer? lol

 

[Cal 2K12]

I asked due to the fact that someone said use etching primer and I wasn't to sure, so I just use normal prime as in the one for the metal body panels for a car ? , what is the spoiler even made out of, it looks like fiberglass.

 

[Old Fart]

Any standard car paint primer will be fine. Use a high build if having to fill minor scratches.

Preparation though is an absolute pre-requisite to a good job so carefull sanding with wet and dry paper used wet (with a drip of washing up liquid) and then wash off and when dry, wipe over with IPA or a proper body wipe.

I am no expert but an etch primer kinda eats in to the surface you are spraying to get a better 'grip' of a metalic surface for the paint. Not sure this is so with primer on to paint so you may save a few quid by just using normal primer. I just use a can of Halfords own, never had a problem so long as you are careful with prep work.