New bumper cover! primered?
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New bumper cover! primered?
I have a new replacement 78-86 bumper cover and the box it was shipped in from 928 Int'l back in the 90's.
Is it supposed to have grey primer or is that something the buyer did? It seems like a crappy primer that flakes off easily.
Is it supposed to have grey primer or is that something the buyer did? It seems like a crappy primer that flakes off easily.
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What's your point? What has it and the box it came in been doing for the last maybe 19 or 20 years? The statute of limitations has probably run.
Is it time to do feet?
Jerry Feather
Is it time to do feet?
Jerry Feather
#3
Mike, my new S4 one came like that also.
#5
I certainly wasn't just curious about painting my bumper
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Jerry
#10
It's about discussing things that I enjoy with fellow enthusiasts. WTH is your problem? If you don't like my discussion stay out of it.
#11
Read his post. He asks one question only..
Is it supposed to have grey primer or is that something the buyer did?
#12
Take it easy on the man.
#13
The typed word is an imperfect medium for communication. I interpreted merely as an interesting aside that the part had been sitting around for a decade, kind of like the 928 equivalent of a small archaeological find. No more, no less. Carry on with the surface prep discussion....
#14
So I thought this would be enjoyable topic, fun and informative no doubt! I never imagined actually being left in a bad mood over it. Good grief.
#15
Mike I have bought these new from Porsche before, that color of yours looks factory. As JHowell says if it flakes it must be removed. Also put onto the surface a piece of very strong sticking tape or masking tape. Does it remove the paint? If it does, sand it done bare. If not fix the obvious areas.
After that is done you may need (most likely) to plastic prime the bar. You must do this on bare plastic. Then with the primer (not the plastic primer) you should also add flex additive, if you don't any bump will crack the paint. So flex add needs to go into the primer and paint. That is, if the color is solid, flex add into that. If metallic just the primer and clear coat, not in the metallic. The flex add makes a big difference to the performance of the paint on these flexible bars. It also makes them much harder to sand. Add some soap to the water to help with the sanding.
Greg
After that is done you may need (most likely) to plastic prime the bar. You must do this on bare plastic. Then with the primer (not the plastic primer) you should also add flex additive, if you don't any bump will crack the paint. So flex add needs to go into the primer and paint. That is, if the color is solid, flex add into that. If metallic just the primer and clear coat, not in the metallic. The flex add makes a big difference to the performance of the paint on these flexible bars. It also makes them much harder to sand. Add some soap to the water to help with the sanding.
Greg