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Hey guys, a few questions
I have an X reg Berlingo, I want to colour code the bumpers so it's all matching white. Has this been done before? Not sure if it will look good.
Also, will I need a special flexible-plastic paint?
Now I know my van is single stage paint (no lacquer) will the bumper look a lot different if I finish it with a lacquer over the base?
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Often the plain bumpers are a wholly different plastic. You'll need an adhesion promoting primer and a super thorough pre-clean as most bumpers will have been treated with silicone type dressings at some stage -these must be removed 110%.
Solid white 2K will give a respectable gloss off the gun.
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18-12-2013, 09:18 PM
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I did think about full white not as it is now but I reckon it'd be too much, back bumper is black for the same reason.
I treated the old girl to new bumpers as the old ones were a bit shabby (from previous owner)
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(18-12-2013, 11:55 PM)BLINGONOOB Wrote: Quote:Solid white 2K will give a respectable gloss off the gun.
I've never worked with 2k paint.. will normal spray paint and lacquer be flexible enough for a bumper?
(18-12-2013, 09:18 PM)steve valentine Wrote: I did think about full white not as it is now but I reckon it'd be too much, back bumper is black for the same reason.
I treated the old girl to new bumpers as the old ones were a bit shabby (from previous owner)
That's a fine example :thumbsup: Can I ask what wheels they are?
Citroen steel rims.
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