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Old 05-27-2015, 12:48 AM   #8
Fishbone
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Originally Posted by B-R-Z View Post
That looks good but durability is no good which I don't really want to deal with. I was leaning towards sanding->primer->quality matte black spray paint.
On my previous STi, i also had a polyurethane front lip that i painted.

I used a fine sandpaper to rough up the surface and used methyl hydrate to degrease and clean it. I used a matte black paint specifically made for plastic bumpers and it held up well. Make sure you prep properly and use multiple light coats as opposed to one thick one.

Something like this.

http://www.vhtpaint.com/products/hoodbumpertrimpaint/

Last edited by Fishbone; 05-27-2015 at 12:49 AM. Reason: spelling
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