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How did you guys prep your bumper covers for paint?

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Old 05-07-05, 12:02 PM
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How did you guys prep your bumper covers for paint?
Im prepping the 7 to be painted and i was wandering what i should do on the bumper covers on both ends with that black strip of wierd material. Let me know, thanks...God bless
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The black strip is just unpainted urethane. It is the same material as the rest of the bumper.
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Sand it with 320, clean it really well. You may have to add a flex agent to the paint depending on what you are using. Just ask where you buy the paint they'll have your answer.
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Thanks, I'm about to do the same thing.
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don't forget to post pics when your done!
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