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Re: Bumper trim PAINT
« Reply #10 on: 20 May 2009, 01:08 »
suitable degreaser and cleaner is in hand  :wink:

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Re: Bumper trim PAINT
« Reply #11 on: 02 June 2009, 20:15 »
dont use HALFORDS own brand  :rolleyes: :lipsrsealed: :cry:

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Re: Bumper trim PAINT
« Reply #12 on: 02 June 2009, 22:01 »
dont use HALFORDS own brand  :rolleyes: :lipsrsealed: :cry:

things not go well then?

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Re: Bumper trim PAINT
« Reply #13 on: 03 June 2009, 07:33 »
it looks presentable, BUT one BIG tin just  did the rear bumper, will see how it " weathers "  before doing the front and the side skirts etc

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Re: Bumper trim PAINT
« Reply #14 on: 03 June 2009, 10:37 »
Have used the Halfrauds own brand 'matt black bumper paint' a number of times, with excellent results.

They also do a surface preparation spray to remove all the grease and crap, defo use that too.

In my experience the best method is to wash, clean with surface prep, lightly key with very fine wet n dry, clean again with surface prep, then spray. 2 or 3 very thin coats works well.

Gives a very nice 'OE' look finish and very durable.
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