Alright so im getting a good deal on a looks like a gt4 front bumper, and a rear bumper of some sort that looks good. they are both primered and are in good condition. but heres the thing, i dont feel like blowing $200 on getting some fresh paint when maybe i could find a cheaper way with the same quality. nothing can beat a professional, but if i were to paint it myself, what should i do, from beggining to end? and btw the bumpers will be off the car, i dont want to bother driving around with primed bumpers and having to tape stuff off, so the bumpers will be off the car for this.

if your just getting a front bumper you can paint it for like $45.
Go to this website- http://www.automotivetouchup.com/
And enter your cars info, and get a spray can of your paint code and get a can of the clear coat. It works well and mine matched very well.
Pic of mine when I painted my FB (only matched the FB, sides are cheaply painted), only needed one can. I think the company is in cali but shipping was fast

If you're using a metallic paint color then paint the bumper as if it were on the car.

- make sure everything is done right in the beginning. all of the flaws in sanding, and filler work will show if not done correctly.

- the environment in which you paint will change how close to the car you spray. make sure humidity is down!

- wet sand and buff the final product!

painting is a daunting task. it is amazing how great, or terrible paint can look. if you do it yourself be sure to research. good luck hope everything turns out well!

best way to paint is to

1. buy a compressor
2. buy a spray gun & accessories
3. find/build a booth
4. buy paint/reducer
5. buy clear/hardener
6. practice spraying
7. buy sand paper
8. sand/buff

you're either gonna spend a lot of money or a lot of time or both.

This post has been edited by purplegt4: Aug 3, 2010 - 4:19 PM

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do you know how much paint is needed to paint the whole car???