Front bumper bodywork and repaint

[Eightphoenix]

Decided to take off my Cannards, Fender and spoiler vinyl, and Front splitter. Refilled the holes made with fiberglass and bondo, then repainted. Turned out great and I love the simple, clean look. Honestly surprised the triple stage Molten Orange matched so well.

 

[XR650R]

Looks good.

 

[Eightphoenix]

Looks good.

Thanks! I appreciate it.

 

[LastMK7]

That turned out really good! Did you do the prep and paint yourself?

 

[Eightphoenix]

That turned out really good! Did you do the prep and paint yourself?

Thanks! Yes I did. It took about half a day.

 

[LastMK7]

Thanks! Yes I did. It took about half a day.

Nice! Lets see it next weekend at Cars and Coffee!

 

[Eightphoenix]

Nice! Lets see it next weekend at Cars and Coffee!

I wish I could be there but unfortunately I can't next weekend. I will try to be there next month!

 

[Eightphoenix]

I'm actually selling the splitter (with holes pre-drilled) if you know anyone interested.

 

[LastMK7]

I'm actually selling the splitter (with holes pre-drilled) if you know anyone interested.

I don’t, but you should post it up for sale here on the forum

 

[vivix]

Huge congrats for a. painting it yourself and b. matching MO that well. turned out excellent

 

[Eightphoenix]

Huge congrats for a. painting it yourself and b. matching MO that well. turned out excellent

Thanks! I appreciate it!

 

[Eightphoenix]

I don’t, but you should post it up for sale here on the forum

I will do that. Thanks!

 

[Eightphoenix]

I love the community on here so much more than Facebook. Haha It's so toxic there.

 

[fiestamnst]

That looks awesome!
For those that may have to do the same very soon, would you mind explaining the process you followed to prep and paint? Along with any materials you used?

 

[Eightphoenix]

That looks awesome!
For those that may have to do the same very soon, would you mind explaining the process you followed to prep and paint? Along with any materials you used?

Sure! First, I sanded (with a DA) around the holes with 180 grit sandpaper (so the Bondo would have something to grip onto) and worked up to 600 grit to smooth it out. Second, I filled the holes from the back with Fiberglass. Once that dried, I filled the holes from the front with Bondo. Once the Bondo (and Fiberglass) were dry, I sanded the Bondo down until all was left was what was in the hole. Then I sanded the entire bumper with 1000 grit sandpaper and used Grey Scotch-brite to scuff it with. After that I primed over all the bondo, sanded it smooth, cleaned the bumper, and painted it.

 

[zumakid70cc]

I'm looking for a splitter for my fist. And I'm in Simpsonville SC lol

 

[Eightphoenix]

I'm looking for a splitter for my fist. And I'm in Simpsonville SC lol

Well, I'm selling it for 150 if you're interested.

 

[zumakid70cc]

Well, I'm selling it for 150 if you're interested.

I gotta get my car fixed first but if I can come up with the cash I'll def keep that in mind

 

[BlackBettyST]

Sure! First, I sanded (with a DA) around the holes with 180 grit sandpaper (so the Bondo would have something to grip onto) and worked up to 600 grit to smooth it out. Second, I filled the holes from the back with Fiberglass. Once that dried, I filled the holes from the front with Bondo. Once the Bondo (and Fiberglass) were dry, I sanded the Bondo down until all was left was what was in the hole. Then I sanded the entire bumper with 1000 grit sandpaper and used Grey Scotch-brite to scuff it with. After that I primed over all the bondo, sanded it smooth, cleaned the bumper, and painted it.

I know this is a bit of an older thread but do you happen to remember how much paint you needed to cover the bumper cover. Currently doing this to my tuxedo black st paint was extremely flaky.