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kenshinS14sks · 07-18-2011, 04:50 PM

so the front bumper's getting kind of thrashed... i dont mind battle scars but this just looks janky as hell

any rattle can brands you guys have had good experience with? should i just spray and fill or actually sand down and spray??

one of my friends says just leave it alone... wanted your guys' thoughts

ComicArtist · 07-18-2011, 04:54 PM

sand and duplicolor

HyperTek · 07-18-2011, 05:02 PM

take it off, rustoleum and a hvlp spray gun.

Alex Rodriguez · 07-20-2011, 04:53 PM

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Originally Posted by HyperTek

take it off, rustoleum and a hvlp spray gun.

If you have are been cheap this is the only way to go, you will spend more on cans than a quart of rustoleum

kenshinS14sks · 07-18-2011, 05:51 PM

ok you guys just shot a whole bunch of words to me that have no meaning

Exiled 240 · 07-18-2011, 05:54 PM

rattle can paint adds HP!!!!

its ur car and ur decision. duplicolor has good paint might be hard to match it completely but it will look better then battle scars

kenshinS14sks · 07-18-2011, 05:55 PM

ok duplicolor = rattle can...got it

krayzbigmac · 07-18-2011, 05:58 PM

If done well, rattle can paint jobs can look decent. So I would say yes go right ahead and rattle can it. Just make sure you stay consistent when spraying.

Swifty · 07-18-2011, 06:02 PM

Sand it and use rustoleum
Did it with a set of side skirts and front lip came out good and saved some cashh!

BoostSlideWayz · 07-18-2011, 06:12 PM

I think hes confused at what *hypertek* said about HVLP gun spray it. Witch stands for High Valume Low Pressure, that is required to have an air compressor. You can get a much more durable clear coat and finish after using one but if you cant find one your only choice is to use spray clear..

I got my gun from devilbiss and it is an HVLP but i have a 60 gal compressor to push it because i personally use it for painting the whole body.. but if you have a compressor and wanna get one youll probably have enough pressure to last for a bumper.

This is what i got.. great gun and great quality. http://www.tcpglobal.com/spraygundep...-lgcup700h.jpg
DeVILBISS - FinishLine Master Kit

i dislike the blue i got a chrome one. but yeah its a good gun.. cost effective.

KiLLeR2001 · 07-18-2011, 06:14 PM

To rattle or not to rattle, that is the question... for babies.

upsdude · 07-18-2011, 07:10 PM

buy the materials and ill paint it for u...i can use the practice lol

BustedS13 · 07-18-2011, 07:25 PM

Don't waste your time with any of this bullshit. Have it done, it won't cost much and it won't look like shit.

feooo · 07-19-2011, 05:14 PM

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Originally Posted by BustedS13

Don't waste your time with any of this bullshit. Have it done, it won't cost much and it won't look like shit.

My front bumper is in similar condition, going this route.
Spend some money and have it potentially look even jankier, or spend a bit more and have it look how you want it to look? Your choice.

lflkajfj12123 · 07-19-2011, 06:59 PM

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Originally Posted by BustedS13

Don't waste your time with any of this bullshit. Have it done, it won't cost much and it won't look like shit.

zooom zoooom

misterdumby · 07-20-2011, 05:25 PM

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Originally Posted by BustedS13

Don't waste your time with any of this bullshit. Have it done, it won't cost much and it won't look like shit.

I agree
Its always best to do just do it right the first time.

zylvia213 · 07-19-2011, 03:21 PM

HVLP FTW. You wont spend much for paint and materials... So I would say go with bc/cc looks better and will have longer durability.

yellowxhoodie · 07-19-2011, 03:45 PM

Seeing as you had to ask what duplicolor was, painting your own bumper probably isn't the best idea.

EjMalernee · 07-19-2011, 11:49 PM

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Originally Posted by yellowxhoodie

Seeing as you had to ask what duplicolor was, painting your own bumper probably isn't the best idea.

+1 Have someone do it. Macco is real cheap.

fckillerbee · 07-19-2011, 05:53 PM

youtube how to paint a white bumper. i'm sure it'll even tell you what color/ what process they did to get it done.

g00se · 07-20-2011, 12:20 PM

Hey UPSDUDE do you have a paint gun and air compressor? ^^

SRTFerg · 07-20-2011, 12:36 PM

Spray it with truck bed liner then youll never have to worry about scarring it up

kenshinS14sks · 07-20-2011, 04:51 PM

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Originally Posted by SRTFerg

Spray it with truck bed liner then youll never have to worry about scarring it up

some of you guys are funny =)

bb4_96 · 07-20-2011, 12:41 PM

Lvlp ftmfw!

5pecialist · 07-20-2011, 12:51 PM

Buy $5 bottle of touch up paint - the kind with the little brush. DONE.

kenshinS14sks · 07-20-2011, 05:36 PM

ok, then which leads me to ... good shops you can recommend in so cal?

BustedS13 · 07-20-2011, 09:43 PM

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Originally Posted by kenshinS14sks

ok, then which leads me to ... good shops you can recommend in so cal?

my mechanic is some retired dude who works out of his garage and advertises on craigslist. craigslist is my shit.

los angeles automotive services classifieds "paint" - craigslist

tqstarburst · 07-20-2011, 05:50 PM

Go to walmart,buy one can of white paint(.99$)
Don't sand it or anything. Do this in an open area where there is wind (drying purposes),and spray the shit out of the bumper. Within 5 minutes,shit will look just like new, and you'll even have leftover paint to paint your hood etc. Enjoy

kenshinS14sks · 07-21-2011, 06:41 PM

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Originally Posted by tqstarburst

Go to walmart,buy one can of white paint(.99$)
Don't sand it or anything. Do this in an open area where there is wind (drying purposes),and spray the shit out of the bumper. Within 5 minutes,shit will look just like new, and you'll even have leftover paint to paint your hood etc. Enjoy

hey sounds like a great idea! I'll do that right now and I'll make sure to do it out in the sun too so it'll help the drying process.

NickIsAZero · 07-21-2011, 07:35 PM

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Originally Posted by kenshinS14sks

hey sounds like a great idea! I'll do that right now and I'll make sure to do it out in the sun too so it'll help the drying process.

Now your thinking!

07-18-2011, 04:50 PM	#1
kenshinS14sks Zilvia Addict Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: brea, ca Age: 43 Posts: 694 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	Should I rattle can? so the front bumper's getting kind of thrashed... i dont mind battle scars but this just looks janky as hell any rattle can brands you guys have had good experience with? should i just spray and fill or actually sand down and spray?? one of my friends says just leave it alone... wanted your guys' thoughts

07-18-2011, 05:02 PM	#3
HyperTek Post Whore! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Cali Posts: 13,224 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	take it off, rustoleum and a hvlp spray gun. __________________ Keep it Classy

07-18-2011, 05:58 PM	#8
krayzbigmac Zilvia Addict Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Carson, SoCali Posts: 655 Trader Rating: (34) Feedback Score: 34 reviews	If done well, rattle can paint jobs can look decent. So I would say yes go right ahead and rattle can it. Just make sure you stay consistent when spraying. __________________ NUISANCE_FACEBOOK -Mac

07-18-2011, 06:12 PM	#10
BoostSlideWayz Nissanaholic! Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Lebec Age: 35 Posts: 1,686 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	I think hes confused at what hypertek said about HVLP gun spray it. Witch stands for High Valume Low Pressure, that is required to have an air compressor. You can get a much more durable clear coat and finish after using one but if you cant find one your only choice is to use spray clear.. I got my gun from devilbiss and it is an HVLP but i have a 60 gal compressor to push it because i personally use it for painting the whole body.. but if you have a compressor and wanna get one youll probably have enough pressure to last for a bumper. This is what i got.. great gun and great quality. http://www.tcpglobal.com/spraygundep...-lgcup700h.jpg DeVILBISS - FinishLine Master Kit i dislike the blue i got a chrome one. but yeah its a good gun.. cost effective. __________________ 1994 toyota supra...... n-a D= 1992 nissan 240sx KA24E-T fully Built =D

07-18-2011, 06:14 PM	#11
KiLLeR2001 Post Whore! Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: オーランドフロリダ Posts: 7,955 Trader Rating: (46) Feedback Score: 46 reviews	To rattle or not to rattle, that is the question... for babies. __________________

07-18-2011, 04:54 PM	#2
ComicArtist Zilvia Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 280 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	sand and duplicolor

07-18-2011, 05:51 PM	#5
kenshinS14sks Zilvia Addict Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: brea, ca Age: 43 Posts: 694 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	ok you guys just shot a whole bunch of words to me that have no meaning

07-18-2011, 05:54 PM	#6
Exiled 240 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Grand Rapids, MI Age: 33 Posts: 321 Trader Rating: (4) Feedback Score: 4 reviews	rattle can paint adds HP!!!! its ur car and ur decision. duplicolor has good paint might be hard to match it completely but it will look better then battle scars

07-18-2011, 05:55 PM	#7
kenshinS14sks Zilvia Addict Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: brea, ca Age: 43 Posts: 694 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	ok duplicolor = rattle can...got it

07-18-2011, 06:02 PM	#9
Swifty Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: New Orleans, LA Posts: 422 Trader Rating: (29) Feedback Score: 29 reviews	Sand it and use rustoleum Did it with a set of side skirts and front lip came out good and saved some cashh!

07-18-2011, 07:10 PM	#12
upsdude Post Whore! Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Fontana (the good part) Posts: 2,721 Trader Rating: (46) Rides Gallery: upsdude Feedback Score: 46 reviews	buy the materials and ill paint it for u...i can use the practice lol

07-18-2011, 07:25 PM	#13
BustedS13 Post Whore! Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Phoenix AZ Age: 39 Posts: 10,287 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Don't waste your time with any of this bullshit. Have it done, it won't cost much and it won't look like shit. __________________

07-19-2011, 03:21 PM	#17
zylvia213 Nissanaholic! Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: LOST ANGELES Posts: 1,978 Trader Rating: (36) Rides Gallery: zylvia213 Feedback Score: 36 reviews	HVLP FTW. You wont spend much for paint and materials... So I would say go with bc/cc looks better and will have longer durability. __________________

07-19-2011, 03:45 PM	#18
yellowxhoodie Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Chicago Posts: 1,092 Trader Rating: (12) Feedback Score: 12 reviews	Seeing as you had to ask what duplicolor was, painting your own bumper probably isn't the best idea.

07-19-2011, 05:53 PM	#20
fckillerbee Post Whore! Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Southern California Age: 39 Posts: 4,266 Trader Rating: (5) Feedback Score: 5 reviews	youtube how to paint a white bumper. i'm sure it'll even tell you what color/ what process they did to get it done.

07-20-2011, 12:20 PM	#21
g00se Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: CA Posts: 382 Trader Rating: (7) Feedback Score: 7 reviews	Hey UPSDUDE do you have a paint gun and air compressor? ^^

07-20-2011, 12:41 PM	#24
bb4_96 Zilvia Addict Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Under my car Posts: 785 Trader Rating: (4) Feedback Score: 4 reviews	Lvlp ftmfw!

07-20-2011, 12:51 PM	#25
5pecialist Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: (at rock bottom) Posts: 442 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	Buy $5 bottle of touch up paint - the kind with the little brush. DONE.

07-20-2011, 05:36 PM	#26
kenshinS14sks Zilvia Addict Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: brea, ca Age: 43 Posts: 694 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	ok, then which leads me to ... good shops you can recommend in so cal?

07-20-2011, 05:50 PM	#28
tqstarburst Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Texas Age: 32 Posts: 1,314 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	Go to walmart,buy one can of white paint(.99$) Don't sand it or anything. Do this in an open area where there is wind (drying purposes),and spray the shit out of the bumper. Within 5 minutes,shit will look just like new, and you'll even have leftover paint to paint your hood etc. Enjoy