Bumper Lip Spoiler Refinish DIY
03-29-2009, 12:31 PM
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Bumper Lip Spoiler Refinish DIY
After last years abuse, the front spoiler was looking pretty ragged on the 3. Here's what I did to bring it back to life:
1.) Remove double sided tape with razor
2.) Apply body filler "bondo" to all cracks, dents and scratches
3.) Wet sand with 200 grit
4.) Applied spray can primer
5.) Wet sand with 400 grit
6.) Applied spray can "Painters Choice" Flat Black
7.) Reinstall 3M double sided tape
It was a really simple job and only cost a few bucks (I had left over paint and double sided tape). This should definately last me another summer of abuse..
Here's some pics:
Before:
After:
New Spoiler (Top) vs. Refinished (Bottom)
1.) Remove double sided tape with razor
2.) Apply body filler "bondo" to all cracks, dents and scratches
3.) Wet sand with 200 grit
4.) Applied spray can primer
5.) Wet sand with 400 grit
6.) Applied spray can "Painters Choice" Flat Black
7.) Reinstall 3M double sided tape
It was a really simple job and only cost a few bucks (I had left over paint and double sided tape). This should definately last me another summer of abuse..
Here's some pics:
Before:
After:
New Spoiler (Top) vs. Refinished (Bottom)
03-30-2009, 08:36 PM
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That does look good.
Another product is called "plastic Renew" and I got it from the motorcycle shop, it is made to "renew" your plastic dirt bike fenders that tend to get beat up pretty badly.
Same method, sanding is required to smooth out the rough spots.
Another product is called "plastic Renew" and I got it from the motorcycle shop, it is made to "renew" your plastic dirt bike fenders that tend to get beat up pretty badly.
Same method, sanding is required to smooth out the rough spots.
