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Old Jul 19, 2011 | 08:18 PM
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I'm getting a prerunner bumper built by a local fab shop and I'm picking it up bare metal on friday. I want to paint it with something durable, that won't chip off. I was thinking of bed lining it but I want a glossy finish. I also considered having it powdercoated but that would be too expensive. Any ideas?
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Old Jul 19, 2011 | 08:36 PM
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I would think if you sanded it, primed it, painted it and then finished it with a clear coat it would do the job. Just make sure it sets well.
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Old Jul 19, 2011 | 08:46 PM
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I would think if you sanded it, primed it, painted it and then finished it with a clear coat it would do the job. Just make sure it sets well.
I'll probably hit the bumper with an abrasive and score it up before I lay the paint down, it should help.
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Old Jul 19, 2011 | 09:00 PM
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Most definitely will help. You should make sure and document it and post it on the forum!
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Old Jul 19, 2011 | 09:21 PM
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Eastwood makes an Extreme Chassis Black paint that rates very well from what I've heard and seen. I may do my roof in it because my roof is rusty and need a strong, UV resistant durable paint!
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Old Jul 19, 2011 | 09:37 PM
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Most definitely will help. You should make sure and document it and post it on the forum!
Will do! A buddy at work offered to help me install it on saturday (and usually we only have to do like 3 oil changes on the weekends) so it will be a nice smooth and easy install.
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I heard Eastwood Extreme Chassis Black is great!
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