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[omega3000]

Ive got a front bumper to spray and im going to use rattle cans , wont be doing this till it warms up but what paint should i be using ? Anyone used rattle cans and which make is going to be the best , is there a one coat spray without primer   

[cem_devecioglu]

Emd, if you want a proper and a long lasting job, remove the old paint (god knows what layers/surprise you will face) -(150 or 320) and prime it.. then sand the prime with 1200 (surface must be as smooth as possible).. no idea about your rattle cans though

[cem_devecioglu]

distance 20-25 cms , straight 90 degrees to surface and longitudinal movements except the wheel arches..
 
move your hand at a constant speed and dont stop.. next layer must overlap 50% on the previous..  turning moment outside the bumper area..

[dbug]

I've done a couple of bumpers with rattle cans (too much trouble, or too lazy, to get spray gear out), need to flat, spray with primer (use correct primer for plastic bumpers for good adhesion), lightly flat, then rattle can it (I used 2 cans roughly per bumper).  Got my cans from local motor factors (in Rushden), who colour match and mix up the cans (always had goodish match this way).  Spray clear lacquer while colour coat still "soft" to minimise risk of delamination  
HTH

[omega3000]

Thanks chaps , the bumper will be off the car and apparently already sanded down . If i can get a near enough match i thought about using plasticote  , does not need primer and gives a strong coat 

[dbug]

Thanks chaps , the bumper will be off the car and apparently already sanded down . If i can get a near enough match i thought about using plasticote  , does not need primer and gives a strong coat 

No experience of that so can't comment.

[omega3000]

I've done a couple of bumpers with rattle cans (too much trouble, or too lazy, to get spray gear out), need to flat, spray with primer (use correct primer for plastic bumpers for good adhesion), lightly flat, then rattle can it (I used 2 cans roughly per bumper).  Got my cans from local motor factors (in Rushden), who colour match and mix up the cans (always had goodish match this way).  Spray clear lacquer while colour coat still "soft" to minimise risk of delamination  
HTH

Sound about right  Ive never been sure on this but do you flatten the paint before applying lacquer ?? Im thinking it may give a better shine 

[dbug]

Depends how good you are at spraying - I've always gone straight over with the lacquer.

[omega3000]

Depends how good you are at spraying - I've always gone straight over with the lacquer.

Ive done small items but nothing this big , biggest problem is the bugs settling on it  Although im hoping it might fit in the shed ..

[martin42]

could use my garage 1 weekend 

[omega3000]

could use my garage 1 weekend 

Thanks martin never thought of that , see if it fits in the shed first ...wonder if i could sneak it into the dining room 

[ozzycat]

could use my garage 1 weekend 

Thanks martin never thought of that , see if it fits in the shed first ...wonder if i could sneak it into the dining room 

ill tell on yer nah nananh itll cost yer now
it will remind me of having engine bits in the dishwasher

[omega3000]

could use my garage 1 weekend 

Thanks martin never thought of that , see if it fits in the shed first ...wonder if i could sneak it into the dining room 

ill tell on yer nah nananh itll cost yer now
it will remind me of having engine bits in the dishwasher

Hmm ? Never thought of that 

[omegod]

I use one of these with rattle cans, gives much better control over the paint

http://www.uktoolcentre.co.uk/Shop/p~30650~Can-Gun-With-Trigger.html?Refid=googlePLA&gclid=CLGJ4-WHm7cCFYXItAodSy4Awg&of_uid=fe721e8f-5614-4319-a8e3-995af9e73e41

[omega3000]

I use one of these with rattle cans, gives much better control over the paint

http://www.uktoolcentre.co.uk/Shop/p~30650~Can-Gun-With-Trigger.html?Refid=googlePLA&gclid=CLGJ4-WHm7cCFYXItAodSy4Awg&of_uid=fe721e8f-5614-4319-a8e3-995af9e73e41

Looks a good piece of kit