sanding down bumpers
12-04-2006, 10:15 PM
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sanding down bumpers
ok im getting a replacement front and rear bumper for my stang, the colors dont match how would i go about sanding it down to get it ready to paint (meaning what type of sandpaper should i use and such)
12-04-2006, 10:18 PM
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RE: sanding down bumpers
If they are just the wrong color, you could wet sand them down with "P500", grit. This is NOT a 500 grit paper. I got mine from an auto paint supply. Prime them, and paint. Be sure and use a flex additive so the new paint will not crack when stressed. If they are rough and need to be smoothed out, use a courser paper and then go back to a finer grit to finish off with. Prep makes all the difference. Are you planning to paint yourself?
12-04-2006, 11:38 PM
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RE: sanding down bumpers
Ok, just wet sand them down till you get them smooth. Do a little at a time, you will develop for it. Any lines or cracks you can feel will show through the paint. You can also use "Feather Fill" primer to help even them out. Just take you time.
12-05-2006, 12:50 AM
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RE: sanding down bumpers
they are used, im taking one of a wrecked 96 mustang tomorrow no cracks scraps or anything on it, the front i getting from a guy that took it off his 94 to put a saleen kit on
12-05-2006, 01:07 AM
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RE: sanding down bumpers
no cracks scraps or anything on it
+1 on the flex additive to prevent future cracks.
+1 on using lower number paper, i worked in a body shop for a while and we used 600 as the highest grit before painting
also, make sure it is properly cleaned before painting.