Interior & Exterior Exterior Modifications ; Interior Modifications ; Lighting ; Gauges and More

Repainting Bumper

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Rate Thread
 
  #16  
Old 12-30-2007 | 05:36 PM
jlin615's Avatar
Thread Starter
|
Registered User
iTrader: (22)
Joined: Dec 2007
Posts: 2,078
Likes: 1
From: SoCal - Los Angeles [818]
Update

My G just came back from the shop yesterday. Took these pics this morning.
 
Attached Thumbnails Repainting Bumper-.jpg   Repainting Bumper-b.jpg   Repainting Bumper-c.jpg  
  #17  
Old 12-30-2007 | 06:57 PM
Bob1's Avatar
Registered User
Joined: Dec 2007
Posts: 102
Likes: 0
Jlin, looks great! My paint guy said to wait at least 3 weeks before I try to wax as the paint is still drying and curing. To play it safe I am waiting 3 months. I have heard stories that it takes way longer to dry and cure than you may think.
No stay off the highway and those damn flying stones!
 
  #18  
Old 12-30-2007 | 07:02 PM
jlin615's Avatar
Thread Starter
|
Registered User
iTrader: (22)
Joined: Dec 2007
Posts: 2,078
Likes: 1
From: SoCal - Los Angeles [818]
My guy said 1 month but I'm going to wait like 2 months before I give do a full detail, since it's cold season so may take longer for paint to cure.
 
  #19  
Old 12-30-2007 | 07:21 PM
Beebo's Avatar
Registered User
iTrader: (59)
Joined: Dec 2006
Posts: 25,324
Likes: 205
From: El Paso Texas
i think you need to wait like 90 days/3 months befor you wash the car...
 
  #20  
Old 12-30-2007 | 07:21 PM
Da-G-SpoT's Avatar
Registered User
iTrader: (1)
Joined: Jun 2007
Posts: 867
Likes: 4
From: Miami, FL
I know you can add a flex additive to the paint. This is something most shops dont apply and thats how you get the chips on your bumper. This happened to me with my old cars body kit out of fiberglass. Fiberglass is worse than Urethane b/c it doesnt flex as much. Stock bumpers need less of this additive vs fiberglass since factory OEM are urethane based. At the supply i purchased products from they had a tennis ball coated with a House of Kolor candy and it was amazing how you could bounce the ball around the paint will not chip/crack. Hope this helps!
 
  #21  
Old 12-30-2007 | 07:27 PM
jlin615's Avatar
Thread Starter
|
Registered User
iTrader: (22)
Joined: Dec 2007
Posts: 2,078
Likes: 1
From: SoCal - Los Angeles [818]
Can any of you take a pic of you front fenderwell, where the black lining meets the bumper. I was just putting some air into the tires, notice one side is different than the other.

Thanks lots!
 
  #22  
Old 12-30-2007 | 07:37 PM
Bob1's Avatar
Registered User
Joined: Dec 2007
Posts: 102
Likes: 0
Originally Posted by Beebo
i think you need to wait like 90 days/3 months befor you wash the car...
Nuh-uh. the paint guys wash the car after they paint and before they deliver it at the body shop. They said wash as much as you want but don't wax right away.
 
  #23  
Old 12-30-2007 | 07:59 PM
Beebo's Avatar
Registered User
iTrader: (59)
Joined: Dec 2006
Posts: 25,324
Likes: 205
From: El Paso Texas
Originally Posted by jlin615
Can any of you take a pic of you front fenderwell, where the black lining meets the bumper. I was just putting some air into the tires, notice one side is different than the other.

Thanks lots!





sorry crappy pics...
 
  #24  
Old 12-30-2007 | 08:05 PM
jlin615's Avatar
Thread Starter
|
Registered User
iTrader: (22)
Joined: Dec 2007
Posts: 2,078
Likes: 1
From: SoCal - Los Angeles [818]
Beebo, you are a big help! I was trying 2hrs just to find out if the black lining tucks inside of the bumper or overlap the bumper. From the pic, I guess it tucks in.

Is it already dark out there in Texas?
 
  #25  
Old 12-30-2007 | 08:11 PM
Beebo's Avatar
Registered User
iTrader: (59)
Joined: Dec 2006
Posts: 25,324
Likes: 205
From: El Paso Texas
Originally Posted by jlin615
Beebo, you are a big help! I was trying 2hrs just to find out if the black lining tucks inside of the bumper or overlap the bumper. From the pic, I guess it tucks in.

Is it already dark out there in Texas?
**** some one stole my clear corner...

nope this is why it looks dark...

 
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
davizzle
Media Share G35 Coupe V35
23
05-22-2022 10:26 AM
davizzle
Picture Share
23
02-04-2018 01:41 PM
dseet
G35 Sedan V36 2007- 08
2
10-11-2015 01:40 AM
Jyounya
G35 Coupe V35 2003 - 07
10
09-12-2015 05:03 PM
Jyounya
Exterior - Body Parts
0
09-12-2015 03:29 PM



You have already rated this thread Rating: Thread Rating: 0 votes,  average.

Quick Reply: Repainting Bumper



All times are GMT -4. The time now is 10:03 PM.