Celica Forums General Discussion Exterior My New Project... Any Suggestions?

I thought I'd learn something new so I took my front bumper off (BuddyClub body kit), slapped the factory one back on for the time being, and went to work. Im getting it preped for a new paint job, The problem is, I DON'T KNOW WHAT THA HELL IM DOING... A few tips here and there isn't helping me much. I don't know what Im doing right or wrong so I thought I'd give you all a look @ what I have been up to.

OK, I started with this... Its Called Peeler... It says it removes automotive clear coat and base coat without harming the primer... I gave the whole bumper a shot of this stuff and the paint basically flaked right off. "If U really wanna fuck someones car up really bad, this would b the stuff 2 do it with. A LOT BETTER THAN KEYS..." but U didn't hear that from me...

After removing the flakey paint off of the bumper, I started sanding using a P320 grit 3M Imperial Wetdry sandpaper.. Im wasn't sure if I was to sand it wet or dry so I did it dry.

After sanding for a few hours, this is what I am left with... ALTHOUGH VERY UGLY.. a very smooth surface.

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This is the primer that I picked up off of the shelf at walmart. Im not sure if this stuff is any good or not, but I guess I'll give it a shot..

I also picked up some 1000 grit wetdry sandpaper for sanding the primer just B4 paint.

Thats all I know.. If any of you have a great website that teaches how to prep for paint, please don't hold out, cause I AM STRUGGLEING.

wow much more then i woudl have done. i woudl ahve jsut taken it to a shop give you props for DIY No idea what to do though

all i can say is once clear coat has me painted... let it dry and fully cured...take up to several weeks... then wet sand it using your 1K grit then buff it.

This is how I look for the time being...

pollw the guide in the link provided above. it should be the same process.

although the type of sand paper you have now is good.

GL

one word of advice. don't use cheap primers! i remember using a brand like that a year ago. the primer would dry in with like a saw dust type of finish.. & it flaked off..

Its amazing how much different your car looks with out the front on it

before you prime, make sure you wash the surface with kerosine or thinner. that should take out the grease or oily substance sticking on the surface. people are complaining why paint chips or flakes of it's because the surface isn't properly clean. Once you clean or wipe the surface thoroughly... never let anyone touch it or go any where close to it. not even a breath... oil substance from your hands can stick to the surface... goodluck man, always have patience.

i say use a better primer, flexible primer since ur bumper is gonna bend and shake when installing

IMO, stick a ww front lip on there...

u want to strat a project but don't know what to do

Trial and Error...

i hate the fukin BC front..wish i never got it..