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    Painting and Sanding Question

    I have a bumper and fender that needs to be painted and put on a car. Problem is I want to spend the least amount of money right now as I'm getting a whole car fixed. I don't mind putting it on and painting it later on properly.

    1) Will it cost more for a shop to paint the bumper and fender detached instead of being on the bumper and painting it there?
    2) Sanding the body parts down to get ready for paint, how hard is it to do this and how is it done? (I'd rather sand it myself then get a shop to do it)
    3) A good paint job that doesn't break the bank consists of: ?
    (Like Primer, Paint, Paint, Clearcoat)
    4) What do you use for painting the black bumper guard on the bumpers?
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    It'll be cheaper for a shop to spray it all apart. To prep the parts for paint all you have to do is scuff it with a gray scotchbrite pad. A sealer is sprayed down first, then basecoat, and finally clearcoat. Black trim paint is good for spraying the bumper guards and side moldings.


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      #3
      Originally posted by CB7Nub View Post
      I have a bumper and fender that needs to be painted and put on a car. Problem is I want to spend the least amount of money right now as I'm getting a whole car fixed. I don't mind putting it on and painting it later on properly.

      1) Will it cost more for a shop to paint the bumper and fender detached instead of being on the bumper and painting it there?

      It will be cheaper when you bring a piece of body part to the shop for them to paint. But there might be a chance the paint might not match your car color... the shades or tint might be slightly off... since the car is not at the shop for them to tint match you whole car.

      2) Sanding the body parts down to get ready for paint, how hard is it to do this and how is it done? (I'd rather sand it myself then get a shop to do it)

      You can sand with a 800-1000 grit sandpapesr or grey scuff pad (scotchbrite pad).. (dual action) DA sander w/ 500 grit if you got one. DO NOT striped to bare metal..unless you are doing metal work.

      3) A good paint job that doesn't break the bank consists of: ?
      (Like Primer, Paint, Paint, Clearcoat)

      Yes... Primer/sealer, base paint, clearcoat.

      4) What do you use for painting the black bumper guard on the bumpers?

      Bumper trim, black trim paint..and custom black paint.


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      Last edited by HATCHing; 03-30-2011, 07:36 PM.
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        #4
        Oh ok, what do you guys use to cover, turn signals, fogs, bumper trim, etc when painting?
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        1991 Honda Accord EX-R Wagon - RIP 10/14/2010

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          #5
          Originally posted by CB7Nub View Post
          Oh ok, what do you guys use to cover, turn signals, fogs, bumper trim, etc when painting?
          Automotive masking tape, get the good stuff or it will curls up and let paint get on whatever you are taping off. Also don't hesitate to just put down more tape if you're not confident in what you have down already
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            #6
            Do you mean use the masking tape right over the parts I want to protect?
            Just saying, all the paint jobs I've seen they use some type of "paperish" material to cover it down then masking tape goes on the side, just like this. What is that paperish stuff?



            Also will this be good enough for masking tape?
            http://3mcollision.com/products/tape...6547-36mm.html

            I'm just guessing the masking tape holds the "paperish" material in place.
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            1992 Honda Accord EX-R Sedan - RIP
            1991 Honda Accord EX-R Wagon - RIP 10/14/2010

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              #7
              Originally posted by CB7Nub View Post
              Do you mean use the masking tape right over the parts I want to protect?
              Just saying, all the paint jobs I've seen they use some type of "paperish" material to cover it down then masking tape goes on the side, just like this. What is that paperish stuff?



              Also will this be good enough for masking tape?
              http://3mcollision.com/products/tape...6547-36mm.html

              I'm just guessing the masking tape holds the "paperish" material in place.
              Ive seen people use craft paper and or newspaper. I used newspaper and painters tape and didnt get any overspray. You just waste alot more tape using newspaper because you have to tape all of the seems, as where that automotive masking paper comes off in one big sheet, and you can cut it to fit so you only have to mask the edges (if that makes sense)
              Last edited by Theos92VR4; 03-31-2011, 12:35 AM.

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                #8
                That tape should work fine, but when I painted my car I used the green 3m tape instead. It bonds better, doesnt leave any residue, and its easier to take off. Heres a few pics of how my car looked masked off when me and my buddy painted in 2 weeks ago:




                And heres how it turned out:
                http://www.cb7tuner.com/vbb/showthread.php?t=175037
                Last edited by Theos92VR4; 03-31-2011, 12:34 AM.

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                  #9
                  Originally posted by CB7Nub View Post
                  Oh ok, what do you guys use to cover, turn signals, fogs, bumper trim, etc when painting?
                  Take any lights out that you can. bumper trim you can mask of with masking tape (just make sure you get the tape straight, otherwise it will look like crap) If you are going to paint it, I would suggest taking off all your lights, front and rear bumper, grille, and trunk badges at the very least.

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                    #10
                    Originally posted by CB7Nub View Post
                    Oh ok, what do you guys use to cover, turn signals, fogs, bumper trim, etc when painting?
                    regulat painters tape and a razor blade to get a fine cut


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