Brian and all who are watching this. Please take more precautions when applying these chemicals. Ones skin is extremely porous, wear gloves when applying anything.. even the scuff.. Paint suit.. etc as well as using a mask. had a auto paint friend who "got used to it" and died of cancer at 42yo. read the labels.... this is all nasty stuff..
You haven’t lived until you’ve had to redo one that flaked off! Good point on not over scuffing it especially with a metallic. Even with all the proper steps they are still nerve wracking!
@@PaintSociety Hi, sorry to bug you, but I can't seem to find any distributor of that anti-static cleaner and AkzoNobel's site doesn't seem to sell it direct either. The whole situation sikkens me (🤪). Do you happen to know where to buy that gosh darn thing?
I am trying to paint my motorbike helmet, and worrying about, trying to work out the design while the music at the end was amp Ing up and getting really in the mood of where I was going… he says “don’t stress about it so much it’s just paint” honestly, this could not have been more perfect. Thank you so much.
Great vid, I just did this a couple months ago for the first time and it was a fun learning experience. Not a new bumper, repaired a crack and repainted a peeling old bumper that was painted by a local body shop and had Doritos-sized paint sections falling off (that shop went out of business, wonder why?). I made some noob mistakes but did use aerosol adhesion promoter and overall it came out looking pretty good for a first attempt...after I redid the 'noob mistakes' section anyway. I used 2k urethane primer, base, and 2K urethane clear, fingers crossed it holds up. Getting the old paint off was annoying but Smart Strip paint remover and a Ryobi pressure washer removed most of it.
Nice, im in college for auto collision repair and refining and practiced pating some bumper covers the other day, I had trouble getting in the fog light holes and deeper holes but i think i did alright, im exited to keep learning
Your videos are so educational, inspiring and fun to watch. As an owner of 3 older bmws (1991 850i/6speed, 2000 M5 and 97 540i sport/6speed) they have Zero rust but the 850i has some paint fade on top of rear bumper and the 540i roof has some paint oxidation which I may attempt to repaint . the 540i’s value hasnt appreciated like the 850i so no harm there in trying especially afterwatching some of you’re videos. Some of the real world scenarios that you post (rattle can paint job, cheap spray gun tests etc) makes people feel confident enough and removes the intimidation of painting their car on a budget.
4:00 For those confused; he's saying "mould", not "mold." A mould is a form that plastic in its liquid form is poured into so that it takes the shape of the mould when it hardens.
Thing about plastics is that some people whom I know think its the same as prepping a metal panel, bonnet, door, roof etc when it's very different. The plastic of the car needs a plastic primer, adhesion promoter, sealer etc and I've used just a grey scotch pad. Didn't use scuff paste and it did turn out ok.
Thanks for another great video! I have learned so much from you over the last year. Love your colabs with bodevision as well. Keep up the amazing work man!
Nice video. Seeing all the steps, I understand why it's expensive getting these items painted. I stopped by my Chrysler dealership to get pricing for painting a couple plastic molded 24"x 13" x 2" hood scoops. It's my first estimate, but I was given $200 excluding installation for both. I'm curious what other shops will charge. I was going to use Mopar paint in rattle cans, but after watching your video. The prep may be my downfall. Thanks again for your video.
What if you had to repair some minor scratches (refinishing an OEM bumper w/ original paint)? Any special primer you'd recommend to remain flexible? Same question about the filler (specific recommendations)? I'm not talking major repair (tears, hot staples, plastic welding). Just some minor rash that goes through clear coat/paint, maybe a tiny bit into the raw plastic but not deep. Basically refinishing a 'take off' from a solid donor car. Thanks, as always, for your fantastic videos!!
This is the video I needed. Was planning on repainting my rear bumper. I’m not an expert but I knew I needed some type of flex agent. Easy to understand, straight forward 💯
I just wet sand lightly with a grey pad and 2 light coats of adhesion promoter and never have a problem,,, only time I ever did was cleaning it with anything but tack cloth
That's like measure twice and cut ones. Problem is that up here in NYC, Insurance companies don't want to pay for the time and materials needed to do this. So, most shops take shortcuts and in the long run, it doesn't hold up. By the time that happens, the customer doesn't remember who did the work. lol Great video, Brian...😎
Love the channel, it is quickly becoming my favorite. You always go into detail and thats what I'm looking for in the vids I watch. Another Excellent video!
0:49 Shows 4 fingers :) Love you man! P.S.: yes aftermarket raw bumpers are a nightmare. I had to use a pressure washer to get my first finish off...SMH
Hey Brian, great video! My only questions is the 902 plastic cleaner. If I’m using the bulldog Abrasive prep and clean that states it removes “release agents” do I still need the 902 Plastic cleaner to release mould agents ? I guess I’m going to find out in 2 days when I paint my First plastic bumper! Lol but thanks for the great vids, I’ll be able to buy my GTR soon because of you! Lol
Thanks alot Brian ! Great stuff here. I see that you suggested 1.4 nozzle for primer and 1.3 for clear coat. What size nozzle should be used on Base? 1.3?
Thank you 🙏 so much again Brian for the review and the info this channel have been a lot too us Brian keep it up and keep doing the good work ✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯👏👏👏👏👏👏🙏🙏🙏👍👍👍👏✊✊✊✊✊✊🤣
My daughter received a pink helmet for christmas I am using this video so I can paint something over the pink for her as she is not a huge fan of the colour. Thanks for the tips.
Love watching your videos, I’ve learned a lot from watching you. One question I had, after the clear has dried on a plastic bumper, do you need to cut and buff it with compound and polish or is that only needed on metal parts? Thanks for the vids and keep up the good work!
It’s a little late but maybe can help others, depends on product and/or how the clear lands. If you have obvious runs or fisheyes, you may have to wet sand and what not. I am no professional, but have had pretty good success in multiple projects. Like you I have learned a lot especially from Brian. It is an art, and with a little knowledge, you can polish the biggest turd out there.
I'm in the same boat. These pros throw some reducer on their primer and poof they got sealer. I got the SEM flexible primer surfacer can to try. Says it seals, but it's not a two part 🤔 not sure if I'm gonna use this and go for it, or add an epoxy primer 2k... But it's also not an expensive car... 🤔
Thanks again Brian for putting together high quality instructional videos for professional painting. How would you fix up a road rash covered PTM plastic bumper. I was thinking of using plastic epoxy (same stuff you used on the corvette trunk lid) to fill holes then adhesion promote the areas that the bare plastic are showing. Then seal and paint as usual?
Hello Brian, great video. I bought a after market bumper that supposedly has primer i want to remove it and start fresh. How would i remove it the correct way?
Is SEM- Super Sem Flex Additive or Tamco Flex Additive better? Because alot of people are saying TAMCO is nice, but it doesn't specify if it is good for lacquer, Urethane, and Enamel paints and clears like SEM states on the front Also can it be used in urethane primer/primer sealers as well? Like Upol and others out there..I need it for all! Also for the blending products in the cans... Out of the Upol #9 Fade Out Reducer Blending, SEM Blendz-In or Spray Max 1k Spot Blender, which ate best? For flexibility on plastics? Over edges of primers/primer sealers? Base colors? Metallic colors? Color Shift pearls? Candys? And over clears? Flexible for clears?
Also what is equivalent to U-POL UPLUP7061 Flexible High Density Black Filler for Plastics/Plastic Bumpers Black, in 20oz? It is Super expensive at $65+ for 20oz! Anything else recommended for filling plastic flexible bumpers like this UPol? I like that the filler is Black too... and for flexible glazing putties THE EVERCOAT at nearly 80-$100 for 30oz is crazy too so the USC 77704 Flexible Bumper Putty at $15~$20 for 8oz, as well as the Upol Dolphin UPLUP 0658 at $37 for 16 oz, and CREST: 32 oz. Porpoise Putty (Flexible Polyester Glazing Putty), Extra BU-FF for $52 all seem like a valid choice....
Do you think that you could accomplish the same surface prep with a really fine glass bean sand blaster? I want to paint a piece of plastic that has a crap ton of texture, nooks and crannies. I'm sure that trying to get in there with a scotch bright pad would be next to impossible.
Primered or ABS plastic, good term to remember on one is Already Been Sanded. Simply clean, adehesion promoter, seal and base/clear. Yeah I know, we've always sanded everything. There's no need with ABS plastics, you're chemically opening pours with a ABS cleaner than using adhesion promoter. We use the bake cycle from another paint job or put a batch of all the jobs that day. Denatured alcohol kills static, pulls wax (mold release agent) Think of dying plastic interior panels, you can't sand those either yet you don't see those panels peeling. Trust the process.
Yep on the denatured alcohol. No need to buy the manufacturers expensive anti-stat cleaner. Most are nothing but denatured alcohol with a fancy name and price. And, it works regardless if the mold release was oil based or water based.
Nice video! I did the trim on my vibe the other day and wished I had of used an adhesion promoter! I actually nervous the paint won’t stick. On some areas the bumper and trim absorbed it like a sponge. On other areas it didn’t and sat on top of the plastic. Now I’m worried about flaking and chips
Hey Brian, so the only problem I run into is after spraying the adhesive promoter and I go straight into spraying my sealer/primer it always comes out rough and I end up having to sand it with 600 and 800. Any tips on laying the sealer/primer down smoother so I can go straight into base coat and not have to sand primer ? Thank you again!
Thank you for your videos. I order a bumper from Kies Motorsport. It’s supposed to be an OEM bumper and they said it comes pre-primed. Should I still use adhesion promoter?
i know this is an old video but back in the early 2000 i was looking to paint a front bumper for a silverado i had & i was trying to do it myself. what still pisses me off till this day is that every response i got from multiple resources back then was that i couldn’t paint plastic because it would peel off eventually. it confused me because vehicles have a lot of plastic parts from factory & it’s painted just as good as the steel panels & to have these people tell me it couldn’t be done. i wish i would of known what i know now.
I have a bumoer that needs to be repainted. it has some areas that are scuffed which I will need to use body filler for that. I am going to have to use cans for everything except of course for the body filler. After using the body filler do i just spray the adheasion promoter on that area or do i still need to spray it on the areas that I just scuffed the clearcoat as well, so that whole area? Then for the sanded areas I would use a primer filler to fill in any sanding scratches correct? after this step do I still to spray a sealer on top of that as well before painting? if so can you please.provide a link for sealer in a spray can as well? Thank you. P.s if there is anything that I am missing or you would do instead please let me know. Thank you!👍
I’m doing rain guards, and a spoiler kit on the bottom of my car. I was told, use a maroon scuff pad, clean with a grease and oil remover, then wipe down with an alcohol? Then add my plastic adhesive, prime, then paint. Does that sound ok to you? Thanks. I bought the spoiler kit off EBay, and it comes shiny, hence the scuff pad. After painting, I’m adding a 2k clear with the bladder in the bottom of the can.
You ever tried the Master Pro 44 Series high performance hvlp spray gun saw it on Amazon today. If I end up painting a vehicle again in future I wouldn't use my old spray gun had that 29.99 spray gun from Harbor Freight but the paint I used didn't seem like high grade paint I used when I used it I rather use single stage in the future. I know about the Black Widow HTE spray gun but this spray gun on Amazon is cheaper and the one for 189.96 comes with more fluid tips you can use but I don't know how good it is compared to a Black Widow though. It probably better than the one I got now though.
What process does one need to go through to just repaint a bumper cover that was already painted from the factory? Other that fixing any scratches and sanding down , is it necessary to still put an adhesion promoter and or sealer on the already factory painted bumper before base and clear?
If the bumper needs to be sanded but it’s 85% bare plastic, Do you still recommend adhesion promoter? Before primer Also, base and clear don’t need a flex additive?
Brian and all who are watching this. Please take more precautions when applying these chemicals. Ones skin is extremely porous, wear gloves when applying anything.. even the scuff.. Paint suit.. etc as well as using a mask. had a auto paint friend who "got used to it" and died of cancer at 42yo. read the labels.... this is all nasty stuff..
I have had sex with over 2 people
I wear goggles, a mask, and gloves, but I never thought about the suit. I recently got one only to protect my clothes.
Thanks for the info!
thanks for the precaution, deepest apologies for your friend
Can't live forever....no matter how hard you try. Live life as you wish...don't criticize others on how they choose to live their life.
@Titanium369 you won't last very long with that mindset, too each their own tho 😏
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You the man bro
The quality of these videos is incredible. I love how detailed the info is amazingly. Thank you
You haven’t lived until you’ve had to redo one that flaked off! Good point on not over scuffing it especially with a metallic. Even with all the proper steps they are still nerve wracking!
Great information and well explained 🤝
Thank you! Thanks for stopping by!
This video tutorial should get a award. Very interesting and informative. You are a great explainer. Learned alot.
Really nice info. Painters pay attention
Thanks for stopping by the channel bro!
@@PaintSociety
Hi, sorry to bug you, but I can't seem to find any distributor of that anti-static cleaner and AkzoNobel's site doesn't seem to sell it direct either.
The whole situation sikkens me (🤪).
Do you happen to know where to buy that gosh darn thing?
I am trying to paint my motorbike helmet, and worrying about, trying to work out the design while the music at the end was amp Ing up and getting really in the mood of where I was going… he says “don’t stress about it so much it’s just paint” honestly, this could not have been more perfect. Thank you so much.
Great vid, I just did this a couple months ago for the first time and it was a fun learning experience. Not a new bumper, repaired a crack and repainted a peeling old bumper that was painted by a local body shop and had Doritos-sized paint sections falling off (that shop went out of business, wonder why?). I made some noob mistakes but did use aerosol adhesion promoter and overall it came out looking pretty good for a first attempt...after I redid the 'noob mistakes' section anyway. I used 2k urethane primer, base, and 2K urethane clear, fingers crossed it holds up. Getting the old paint off was annoying but Smart Strip paint remover and a Ryobi pressure washer removed most of it.
Nice, im in college for auto collision repair and refining and practiced pating some bumper covers the other day, I had trouble getting in the fog light holes and deeper holes but i think i did alright, im exited to keep learning
Your videos are so educational, inspiring and fun to watch. As an owner of 3 older bmws (1991 850i/6speed, 2000 M5 and 97 540i sport/6speed) they have Zero rust but the 850i has some paint fade on top of rear bumper and the 540i roof has some paint oxidation which I may attempt to repaint . the 540i’s value hasnt appreciated like the 850i so no harm there in trying especially afterwatching some of you’re videos. Some of the real world scenarios that you post (rattle can paint job, cheap spray gun tests etc) makes people feel confident enough and removes the intimidation of painting their car on a budget.
One of those rare RUclips videos where everything is useful information explained well and to the point. 👍👍
Very good info, especially with sweating the release agent off of raw plastic bumpers.
Thanks. I been watching your channel and excited for the new shop
@@PaintSocietyI'm sanding a lower back bumper valance . Can you tell me the best spray paint for a gloss black finish. Really appreciate it.
Great information, like the way you explain, best video about raw bumpers, God blessings to you and your family
Brian I have learnt so much from this channel. Thank you sir.
4:00 For those confused; he's saying "mould", not "mold." A mould is a form that plastic in its liquid form is poured into so that it takes the shape of the mould when it hardens.
So detailed with the explanations. Ur a living legend
Really straightforward vid, that addresses what's important when painting plastic. THX!
Good job Brian, looks great! Good info on the stuffing paste and the anti static wipe! Thanks for the vids man!
First YT video I found that actually makes sense! Thanks!
Hey Brian you really produce some great stuff man --I'm learning a hell of a lot from your vids many thanks I'm based in the U.k
Thing about plastics is that some people whom I know think its the same as prepping a metal panel, bonnet, door, roof etc when it's very different.
The plastic of the car needs a plastic primer, adhesion promoter, sealer etc and I've used just a grey scotch pad. Didn't use scuff paste and it did turn out ok.
Thanks for another great video! I have learned so much from you over the last year. Love your colabs with bodevision as well. Keep up the amazing work man!
After scuffing, I usually use nautical epoxy primer. It helps with chipping in motorcycle fairings and mudguards.
Nice video. Seeing all the steps, I understand why it's expensive getting these items painted. I stopped by my Chrysler dealership to get pricing for painting a couple plastic molded 24"x 13" x 2" hood scoops. It's my first estimate, but I was given $200 excluding installation for both. I'm curious what other shops will charge. I was going to use Mopar paint in rattle cans, but after watching your video. The prep may be my downfall. Thanks again for your video.
I always learn something on Brians videos! AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!
This is the best tutorial on painting plastics I have seen. Thank you
What if you had to repair some minor scratches (refinishing an OEM bumper w/ original paint)? Any special primer you'd recommend to remain flexible? Same question about the filler (specific recommendations)?
I'm not talking major repair (tears, hot staples, plastic welding). Just some minor rash that goes through clear coat/paint, maybe a tiny bit into the raw plastic but not deep. Basically refinishing a 'take off' from a solid donor car.
Thanks, as always, for your fantastic videos!!
This is the video I needed. Was planning on repainting my rear bumper. I’m not an expert but I knew I needed some type of flex agent. Easy to understand, straight forward 💯
Adhesion promoter is your friend and work's well for any surface
Thank you for adding the don't overthink it you just helped me get straight to it👍🏼👌🏽
Brian your are Beast 💪 God bless you and your family Thank you 🙏🙏🙏😊
I just wet sand lightly with a grey pad and 2 light coats of adhesion promoter and never have a problem,,, only time I ever did was cleaning it with anything but tack cloth
That looks like a lot of fun and so very satisfying
That's like measure twice and cut ones. Problem is that up here in NYC, Insurance companies don't want to pay for the time and materials needed to do this. So, most shops take shortcuts and in the long run, it doesn't hold up. By the time that happens, the customer doesn't remember who did the work. lol Great video, Brian...😎
Love the channel, it is quickly becoming my favorite. You always go into detail and thats what I'm looking for in the vids I watch. Another Excellent video!
😘😘😘
As usual great content. Thanks for the motivation and confidence
Hey Brian, I have an interesting question - what do you think about using a flex agent in base and/or primer?
0:49 Shows 4 fingers :) Love you man!
P.S.: yes aftermarket raw bumpers are a nightmare. I had to use a pressure washer to get my first finish off...SMH
That pink is definitely a little bent back hahah
Been there, thought I just needed to clean better….. and here I am, learning how to do it properly without a hundred million fisheyes 😂
Are you able to do a segment on some ways to smooth out and paint textured plastics? Appreciate your hard work and effort.
Hey Brian, great video! My only questions is the 902 plastic cleaner. If I’m using the bulldog Abrasive prep and clean that states it removes “release agents” do I still need the 902 Plastic cleaner to release mould agents ? I guess I’m going to find out in 2 days when I paint my First plastic bumper! Lol but thanks for the great vids, I’ll be able to buy my GTR soon because of you! Lol
Thanks alot Brian ! Great stuff here. I see that you suggested 1.4 nozzle for primer and 1.3 for clear coat. What size nozzle should be used on Base? 1.3?
That's a help, I had a fit with the bumper I did for my car, I'll have to jus start over, Thanks
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Thanks for all the great info! I have a plastic bumper that is rock chipped to oblivion. Do you have a video showing how you would attach?
Another good video, the explanation well detailed, I really liked the two videos on the same screen, well done my brother 👍
Bumper looks great, also like the multiple camera angles!!
Running 2x cameras now
@@PaintSociety 360 cam would be dope! Minus the over spray it will get all over it! Lol
My daughter received a pink helmet for christmas I am using this video so I can paint something over the pink for her as she is not a huge fan of the colour. Thanks for the tips.
awesome video. but how do you prep and paint already painted plastic parts like mudflaps or side mirrors, or headlight/taillight covers/fascias?
Great video love watching all your videos have learned a lot gonna have a go at spraying my van 👊👊👊
dope. My caddy side molding is battered and chipped. Going to a DIY instead of paying someone $100!!! Thanks again
Hi Brian, how do you prepare a sealer for a plastic bumper. Pls show what and how flex agent is added
Great painter, very knowledgeable, keep it up mate👍👍👊
What about on a used bumper cover? After a repair do you use adhesion promoter then primer, sealer, base/clear?
Love watching your videos, I’ve learned a lot from watching you. One question I had, after the clear has dried on a plastic bumper, do you need to cut and buff it with compound and polish or is that only needed on metal parts? Thanks for the vids and keep up the good work!
It’s a little late but maybe can help others, depends on product and/or how the clear lands. If you have obvious runs or fisheyes, you may have to wet sand and what not. I am no professional, but have had pretty good success in multiple projects. Like you I have learned a lot especially from Brian. It is an art, and with a little knowledge, you can polish the biggest turd out there.
Hi Brian, do you have a recommendation for a good plastic sealer that comes in a spray can?
I could have used this answer. Lol
I'm in the same boat. These pros throw some reducer on their primer and poof they got sealer. I got the SEM flexible primer surfacer can to try. Says it seals, but it's not a two part 🤔 not sure if I'm gonna use this and go for it, or add an epoxy primer 2k... But it's also not an expensive car... 🤔
Any clearcoat duplex does a 2 part
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Super hype song! Almost spilt my coffee on the way to work watching your video fist pumpin! Haha
Be safe lol
Great info! Love the detail you share. ✋🏼
Thank you for the clear and consistent information!
great video Brian!
Thanks again Brian for putting together high quality instructional videos for professional painting.
How would you fix up a road rash covered PTM plastic bumper. I was thinking of using plastic epoxy (same stuff you used on the corvette trunk lid) to fill holes then adhesion promote the areas that the bare plastic are showing. Then seal and paint as usual?
Cool Info Video and perfect Job Love it 👍❤️👍
Love your videos man I just got a job as a painter helper and I've been learning from them and you..
Also I got the same pressure washer at home Lol.
Congrats !
Great info Brian! Lookin slick as always!
Thanks! Can’t wait to see how the vette turns out
@@PaintSociety Thanks brother ,hopefully sunday! Film, edit ,repeat !
Hello Brian, great video. I bought a after market bumper that supposedly has primer i want to remove it and start fresh. How would i remove it the correct way?
These options are vastly better here...
Definitely need that flexible agent..
Is SEM- Super Sem Flex Additive or Tamco Flex Additive better? Because alot of people are saying TAMCO is nice, but it doesn't specify if it is good for lacquer, Urethane, and Enamel paints and clears like SEM states on the front
Also can it be used in urethane primer/primer sealers as well? Like Upol and others out there..I need it for all!
Also for the blending products in the cans... Out of the Upol #9 Fade Out Reducer Blending, SEM Blendz-In or Spray Max 1k Spot Blender, which ate best? For flexibility on plastics? Over edges of primers/primer sealers? Base colors? Metallic colors? Color Shift pearls? Candys? And over clears? Flexible for clears?
Also what is equivalent to U-POL UPLUP7061 Flexible High Density Black Filler for Plastics/Plastic Bumpers Black, in 20oz? It is Super expensive at $65+ for 20oz! Anything else recommended for filling plastic flexible bumpers like this UPol? I like that the filler is Black too...
and for flexible glazing putties THE EVERCOAT at nearly 80-$100 for 30oz is crazy too so the USC 77704 Flexible Bumper Putty at $15~$20 for 8oz, as well as the Upol Dolphin UPLUP 0658 at $37 for 16 oz, and CREST: 32 oz. Porpoise Putty (Flexible Polyester Glazing Putty), Extra BU-FF for $52 all seem like a valid choice....
Man great info and video I came over from bodevision and just subscribed!!!!!
Welcome !!
Great video! Thanks for this info. Can I use a steam cleaner to clean the front grill I'm doing?
Well done and nicely explained thank you very
You are welcome!
You always doing a good job learn a lot from you thanks for sharing you 👍👍
I knew I should have searched your channel for this before I started... but lesson learned 😒
Great video. Going to paint my new s2000 bumper soon. Do you have a video on prepping brand new panels like fenders?
@paint society - Hi Brian, do you have a video for painting the plastic bumpers that come with that black primer on it?
Thanks for you explained.
What would happen if I don’t spray sealer will the paint stays for a long time? Thanks brain
Great video, question would these same steps apply to painting a plastic boat?
Do you think that you could accomplish the same surface prep with a really fine glass bean sand blaster? I want to paint a piece of plastic that has a crap ton of texture, nooks and crannies. I'm sure that trying to get in there with a scotch bright pad would be next to impossible.
Primered or ABS plastic, good term to remember on one is Already Been Sanded. Simply clean, adehesion promoter, seal and base/clear. Yeah I know, we've always sanded everything. There's no need with ABS plastics, you're chemically opening pours with a ABS cleaner than using adhesion promoter. We use the bake cycle from another paint job or put a batch of all the jobs that day. Denatured alcohol kills static, pulls wax (mold release agent)
Think of dying plastic interior panels, you can't sand those either yet you don't see those panels peeling. Trust the process.
Yep on the denatured alcohol. No need to buy the manufacturers expensive anti-stat cleaner. Most are nothing but denatured alcohol with a fancy name and price. And, it works regardless if the mold release was oil based or water based.
@@patricksantana3337 exactly, if a jobber mentions it change suppliers.
You are literally air gun Jesus, love your videos brotha
I’m going to paint my first bumper
Thank you
Nice video! I did the trim on my vibe the other day and wished I had of used an adhesion promoter!
I actually nervous the paint won’t stick. On some areas the bumper and trim absorbed it like a sponge. On other areas it didn’t and sat on top of the plastic.
Now I’m worried about flaking and chips
Hey Brian, so the only problem I run into is after spraying the adhesive promoter and I go straight into spraying my sealer/primer it always comes out rough and I end up having to sand it with 600 and 800. Any tips on laying the sealer/primer down smoother so I can go straight into base coat and not have to sand primer ? Thank you again!
Reduce your primer. (Add thinner or reducer)
Thank you for your videos. I order a bumper from Kies Motorsport. It’s supposed to be an OEM bumper and they said it comes pre-primed. Should I still use adhesion promoter?
when would you need flex agent on such a flexable part like bumper vs not needing?
i know this is an old video but back in the early 2000 i was looking to paint a front bumper for a silverado i had & i was trying to do it myself. what still pisses me off till this day is that every response i got from multiple resources back then was that i couldn’t paint plastic because it would peel off eventually. it confused me because vehicles have a lot of plastic parts from factory & it’s painted just as good as the steel panels & to have these people tell me it couldn’t be done. i wish i would of known what i know now.
I have a bumoer that needs to be repainted. it has some areas that are scuffed which I will need to use body filler for that.
I am going to have to use cans for everything except of course for the body filler.
After using the body filler do i just spray the adheasion promoter on that area or do i still need to spray it on the areas that I just scuffed the clearcoat as well, so that whole area?
Then for the sanded areas I would use a primer filler to fill in any sanding scratches correct?
after this step do I still to spray a sealer on top of that as well before painting?
if so can you please.provide a link for sealer in a spray can as well?
Thank you.
P.s if there is anything that I am missing or you would do instead please let me know. Thank you!👍
I’m doing rain guards, and a spoiler kit on the bottom of my car. I was told, use a maroon scuff pad, clean with a grease and oil remover, then wipe down with an alcohol? Then add my plastic adhesive, prime, then paint. Does that sound ok to you? Thanks. I bought the spoiler kit off EBay, and it comes shiny, hence the scuff pad. After painting, I’m adding a 2k clear with the bladder in the bottom of the can.
Bull Dog is also an excellent adhesion promoter.
Would this work on melamine cabinets
Awesome Video👍
You ever tried the Master Pro 44 Series high performance hvlp spray gun saw it on Amazon today. If I end up painting a vehicle again in future I wouldn't use my old spray gun had that 29.99 spray gun from Harbor Freight but the paint I used didn't seem like high grade paint I used when I used it I rather use single stage in the future. I know about the Black Widow HTE spray gun but this spray gun on Amazon is cheaper and the one for 189.96 comes with more fluid tips you can use but I don't know how good it is compared to a Black Widow though. It probably better than the one I got now though.
Hey Brian. If the bumper has already been painted, would you just sand with k600 and use typical paint methods?
You are an actual car painter wow
What process does one need to go through to just repaint a bumper cover that was already painted from the factory? Other that fixing any scratches and sanding down , is it necessary to still put an adhesion promoter and or sealer on the already factory painted bumper before base and clear?
Flex agent is added to sealer and clear. Is the flex agent also added to the base?
Can you do a textured plastic painting guide. Steps on making it smooth and a good adhesion
Thank you so much Uncle🥰
If the bumper needs to be sanded but it’s 85% bare plastic, Do you still recommend adhesion promoter? Before primer
Also, base and clear don’t need a flex additive?
Always adhesive promoter.
Super great job 👍