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Should I Paint ???

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Old 02-22-2011
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Should I Paint ???
Should I paint my plastics (bumpers and fender flares ect.)?
If you have before and after pics please post..

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It has a good contrast.

Too shiny is no good.
 
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The bare plastic fades and looks like crap overtime and will become brittle faster without paint

Krylon Fusion satin black is your friend.
Wash with warm soapy water. I also sprayed mine down with brake cleaner because the valiance had oil on it. Let it dry then do 2 coats of Paint

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I painted mine. it was basically because to refresh the whole fender/bumper look to match the rollbar was going to be super expensive. so i saved some money and just bought a case of rustoleum.

Bone stock


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Sorry, its dirty in this picture, but come on, its winter.
 
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as i stated elsewhere, Die it, not paint it
 
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Originally Posted by dixie_boysles
as i stated elsewhere, Die it, not paint it
Wouldn't that be an expensive option?
 
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