Originally posted by b12uceHuy
Thanks cwa107, Pophboi, gibson, samson
questions should I use 2000 grit sand paper wet sanding?
correct me if i am wrong.
1st sand the bumper down
2nd paint it bumper with 2-3 coat of factory paint I am using a spra can.
3rd Wet Sand it down with 2000 grit sandpaper.
4th Spray 2-3 coats of clear coat
5th Wait 4-6 hours then wax the car
1. Sand the effected area down, lightly sand the surrounding areas until you're down to primer on the damaged section and you've taken the surrounding areas down to color coat.
2. Clean the sanded area with a damp, lint-free cloth
3. Spray the area with the color coat slowly from about a foot away, making slow even passes.
4. Allow the color coat to dry, then lightly sand with a fine grit (2000) sand paper.
5. Repeat step 2.
6. Spray with the clear coat, allow it to dry, spray again, allow it to dry and spray it a third time.
7. Lightly sand the area with a fine grit paper again.
8. Lightly buff the area with a rubbing compound
You should be done - it should be shiny at this point. The toughest part of the whole process is blending with the undamaged paint.
Remember that sanding is the most important part of the whole process. This is where you'll blend the painted area with the surrounding undamaged paint. Patience is the key. You'll never be able to get it to look perfect with spray paint, but you can get damned close if you do it carefully.