Fix paint oxidation and chippings?
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RedRyder
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I'd say it needs sanded and prepped for a new paintjob. And damage needs fixed if there is any. Lemon will have some good insight for you I'm sure.
Crap paint stock? don't think so lol that was over time + drunken crashing/scrapes.
Is there any bumper covers available, might buy a new bumper cuz painting it will be expensive as a freshmen student
CG6Lemon
Detailing Enthusiast
Attached are pictures of my front bumper. As you can see, it has oxidation and the paint is peeling off. Also, it has chippings in the paint. Is there a way to fix this, repainting it, or what?
Thanks
Hey Drami. What you are looking at on your front bumper is pretty much the end stage of clear coat failure. There is no oxidation on the bumper. Oxidation will usually look white, chalky, and no texture look to it but the clear is still intact. The difference between the two is, one can be saved and one can't. The clear failed and is lifting off the surface of the plastic bumper. There is no fixing this besides a full respray.
Chris, your answer is spot on.
Rubbing compound can't fix a defect when there's no paint intact. Btw, I am Lemon.
x2.
Hey Drami. What you are looking at on your front bumper is pretty much the end stage of clear coat failure. There is no oxidation on the bumper. Oxidation will usually look white, chalky, and no texture look to it but the clear is still intact. The difference between the two is, one can be saved and one can't. The clear failed and is lifting off the surface of the plastic bumper. There is no fixing this besides a full respray.
Chris, your answer is spot on.
Rubbing compound can't fix a defect when there's no paint intact. Btw, I am Lemon.
x2.
Sup Lemon, thanks for your reply. Looks like i'll have to paint it then.. maybe switch color but I like that green
Well thanks for your replys, maybe it got repainted at some point im not aware
Just keep in mind that sticking with the original color will always be cheaper, since the place doing it won't have to get all the way in to door jams and those other hard to get, but occasionally visible places.
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yeah, budget build?
rattle can it.
Done in a weekend, $50 in rattle-cans (rustoleum recommended), $50 in sand paper, $50 in beer
You spray gloss, you should get a matte look. Start below the door trim, you'll get a hang of it by places you'll see.
I did this car (and a few others)
Ultra-Flat Rustoleum Drab-Green
Yea, the jams were OEM, it looked dumb, but if you go close colors it won't be bad.
rattle can it.
Done in a weekend, $50 in rattle-cans (rustoleum recommended), $50 in sand paper, $50 in beer
You spray gloss, you should get a matte look. Start below the door trim, you'll get a hang of it by places you'll see.
I did this car (and a few others)
Ultra-Flat Rustoleum Drab-Green
Yea, the jams were OEM, it looked dumb, but if you go close colors it won't be bad.
