Date:         Sat, 23 Jun 2007 11:02:22 EDT
Reply-To:     JordanVw@AOL.COM
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From:         JordanVw@AOL.COM
Subject:      Re: Painting Fiberglass bumpers
Comments: To: mikes@FLATSURFACE.COM
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In a message dated 6/23/07 10:18:43 AM Eastern Daylight Time,
mikes@FLATSURFACE.COM writes:


> >My '89 Westy has faded bumpers and mirrors.  Can anyone recommend and
> >good paint to spruce them up?
>
> Look for a good boat paint (suitable for decks, not an anti-fouling
> one). I'm in the process of restoring my pop-top (the gelcoat was
> mostly gone, it was getting fuzzy). I'm using Interlux Primekote, an
> epoxy primer, followed by Interlux Perfection, a 2 part polyurethane.
>
>

not necessary.    the fiberglass bumpers can be painted with any regular
automotive paint, no different from metal.  and there is no flex additive needed
either.

if you want to save your money, get about 5 rattle cans of krylon satin
black, thats enough to do both bumpers.    repair any cracks first, then prime with
black primer and then spray the topcoat on.

lay the bumpers out on a sawhorse while you spray them..   thin coats to
avoid drips or runs..    basic stuff.

chris


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