Honda Accord Bumper Repaint, Pics Inside!

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  • Brian
    July 13, 2010 at 5:43 am #22718

    Hey Guys,

    It is time to respray my rear bumper on my Accord. I had sprayed it about 6-7 months ago. At that point in time my skills weren’t quite where they are now, and my equipment and materials have also accumulated. Now that i have my mini paint booth, I am ready to spray the bumper.

    Prior to sanding, the bumper was washed with water palmolive soap, then I used wax and grease remover over it so I wouldn’t sand contaminants into the paint.

    First the minor body work needed to be done. Since there is no damage, just paint flaws, I was able to just sand this thing down. In order to save $50 on 220 Hookit 2 sanding pads, I used what I had which was 400. I used 400 with a interface pad on the contours and removed the interface pad on the flat areas. The primary use of 400 on a DA was to make simple work to knock down the initial layer of clear and fisheyes. From the pictures when I was sanding you are able to see the amount of runs I had on one side.

    Once I had the bumper sanded with 400, I went over it with 220 wet because my sandpaper clogs too easily. I use 220 on a block to even it out and give tooth for the primer. The 220 also helped to level things out in the problem areas of the bumper, where the runs were. Once the residue was washed, I brought the bumper to the backyard to prime it. The primer of choice is Acme FP 410. I have sprayed a view primer and this happens to be my favorite. I sprayed two coats on.

    The day ran out, which was a good time for the primer to dry over night. More pictures to come soon!

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    David Clark
    July 13, 2010 at 7:18 am #22723

    Looks Good Nex! What do the neighbors think of all that back yard body work going down! :lol1

    Ben Hart
    July 13, 2010 at 7:22 am #22726

    Looks like you are making good progress. Even your first paint job wasn’t bad at all for someone with little experience.

    As far as the sanding goes, I like the hook-it II paper, but for doing something at home I would stick with the wet sanding since it is much cheaper and lasts a lot longer (not to mention the lack of dust).

    What grit do you intend on sanding the primer with?

    Brian
    July 13, 2010 at 8:00 am #22731

    [b]Underpaid Painter wrote:[/b]
    [quote]Looks Good Nex! What do the neighbors think of all that back yard body work going down! :lol1[/quote] Thanks! It is only once and a while that I am priming something in the backyard. The hedges help to hide what I am doing, but I have been doing it for four years now with fiberglass as well and my neighbors don’t care. They usually ask me what I am working on next =)

    [b]Ben wrote:[/b]
    [quote]Looks like you are making good progress. Even your first paint job wasn’t bad at all for someone with little experience.

    As far as the sanding goes, I like the hook-it II paper, but for doing something at home I would stick with the wet sanding since it is much cheaper and lasts a lot longer (not to mention the lack of dust).

    What grit do you intend on sanding the primer with?[/quote]Thanks Ben, I am very particular which is why i couldn’t live with the paint flaws. This time around should be much better! The hookit pads make quick work, but your right, they are expensive!!

    I am going to knock the top coat of the primer with 320 to smooth things out, then guide coat, then 400 and 600 wet.

    Ben Hart
    July 13, 2010 at 3:58 pm #22737

    Sounds like a good plan

    Han Kim
    July 13, 2010 at 6:30 pm #22740

    Looking good! Feels good when your skills are improving!

    Brian
    July 14, 2010 at 3:36 am #22749

    Sure Does Han!

    Brian
    July 14, 2010 at 3:38 am #22750

    This morning I started off around 11am and worked the better half of the day.

    Here is what happened today. I put the bumper back on the car just because sanding is much easier on the wide open areas while the bumper is secured. I blocked as much as I could with 320, then took it off the car and blocked the rest. That took a long time. From there I put down my guide coat (guide coat helps to sand out rough areas in primer) and wetsanded with 400, that almost took just as long. I followed that up with 600 grit wet.

    Once I was done sanding, I cleaned out the inside of the bumper where dirt can be a problem when painting. Once that was all cleaned I came up with a bumper stand to get the bumper as horizontal as possible without missing the bottom portion of the bumper when spraying.

    At this point I set up the booth and brought the bumper in. I cleaned it up with water based W&G only. I first put down Omni b92p base to cover the bumper, then I followed it up with 2 more coats DBC b92p. then DC 3000 & and some fisheye eliminator and the rest is history. I have a few small hangers to buff out and about ten specs of dirt. Other then that I am happy. I will let it dry overnight and buff tomorrow.

    Enjoy the pics!

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    brandon dingwell
    July 14, 2010 at 3:44 am #22752

    looks pretty sweet. How did you manage hangers with that dc3000 :unsure: Sure I didnt paint it :blush:

    Ben Hart
    July 14, 2010 at 3:46 am #22753

    Looks great. You could be a pro in no time!

    Brian
    July 14, 2010 at 4:18 am #22754

    [b]ding wrote:[/b]
    [quote]looks pretty sweet. How did you manage hangers with that dc3000 :unsure: Sure I didnt paint it :blush:[/quote]

    I can attribute two factors.

    1) Fisheye Elminator, I have to use it, tried many times not to use
    2) Half way through clearing the bumper, I was painting in a CLOUD, the booth is great and all, keeps out dust, but it is way to small for a bumper. I could barely see what I was doing, I am glad I managed to only get a few hangers.

    [b]Ben wrote:[/b]
    [quote]Looks great. You could be a pro in no time![/quote]

    Thanks! I wish there was booth rentals in my area. I never never painted in a booth before. Must be nice to see what your painting half way through lol.

    Brian
    July 14, 2010 at 4:23 am #22757

    This morning I started off around 11am and worked the better half of the day.

    Here is what happened today. I put the bumper back on the car just because sanding is much easier on the wide open areas while the bumper is secured. I blocked as much as I could with 320, then took it off the car and blocked the rest. That took a long time. From there I put down my guide coat (guide coat helps to sand out rough areas in primer) and wetsanded with 400, that almost took just as long. I followed that up with 600 grit wet.

    Once I was done sanding, I cleaned out the inside of the bumper where dirt can be a problem when painting. Once that was all cleaned I came up with a bumper stand to get the bumper as horizontal as possible without missing the bottom portion of the bumper when spraying.

    At this point I set up the booth and brought the bumper in. I cleaned it up with water based W&G only. I first put down Omni b92p base to cover the bumper, then I followed it up with 2 more coats DBC b92p. then DC 3000 & and some fisheye eliminator and the rest is history. I have a few small hangers to buff out and about ten specs of dirt. Other then that I am happy. I will let it dry overnight and buff tomorrow.

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    MoCoke
    July 14, 2010 at 4:25 am #22758

    NICE!!, how do u like the PPG clear compared to SPI?

    ryan brown
    July 14, 2010 at 5:44 am #22771

    good job Nexson!

    Barry Overby
    July 14, 2010 at 5:51 am #22773

    Nice work Nex. :cheer:

    But to be honest I can’t tell any difference in the before and after photos from 10′ away. :unsure:

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