How To Prep A Plastic Bumper Cover-Automobile Collision Repairs-Part 2

[mixtecapitbullkennel]

Hey pete do you sand the epoxy primer before you laid the basecoat on?

[diyautoschool]

@mixtecapitbullkennel NO-don't sand the epoxy primer before paint, let dry and then go straight to basecoat. Make sure the epoxy lays down with minimul orange peel.. Pete

[397852234]

Thanks for the vid Pete, I have a Nissan truck that has to have the bumper cover on the pass side painted. I've done alot of body work, but haven't done to much plastic work. Thanks for the vids, they'er great, and we laugh our ass off!! Sorry to hear your havin a rough time of it, it's tough out there..I haven't got a pot to piss in either..Jim

[robus737]

understood Pete ,Take cars of your business ,thanks for the response looking foward to seeing more vids when you catch up .

[robus737]

Hey Pete : Havent got any of your vids in a while ,whats the story ?

[diyautoschool]

@robus737 The story is, Im behind on work and bills, have to get some shit done around here or my ass is gonna be in a sling.. New videos coming soon. Pete

[parsonshoss]

hey pete i got a but load of master pro 2k primer. i know its cheap but seem to build up well. anyways its kind of a creame color but can it be tinted?...say slightly?....was gona use it under victory red base coat.

[diyautoschool]

@parsonshoss I don't want to tell you that you can or can't, I have never heard of this product and don't want to comment on something I have never heard of.. Sorry----Pete

[chadatwork]

Well Pete,

All I can say is I really like watching your videos for two reasons. Of course for the information that you pass along which others hang on to like it may be some sort of life saving secrets... But the other reason is of your attitude that says you can do it.. you can get it done. Honestly I didn't really know what to do for the flex agent with my Mustang bumpers and now I do. thanks so much and please keep the videos coming.

Chad

[diyautoschool]

@chadatwork Thanks for the comments and support, glad to be of help.. Pete

[cruzere120]

Heeeeey scrappy back, kool best worker you've had yet anyway

[diyautoschool]

@cruzere120 Scrappy quit yesterday---seems he was only here to work while he was going through his court/probation time, once he got released for full time work, he found another job... JUST FUCKIN GREAT!

[cruzere120]

@diyautoschool Sad,, his loss really, to bad he didn't see that. what he could have learned from you far excedes full time somewhere else. well anyway Pete hope you find someone else worth why teaching,, god luck

[1011theguy]

good stuff i use the yellow 3m scuff pads ive hade some lite scratchs show some times with the gray ones on your silvers and golds then again we dont epoxy prime are bumpers

[ATEAMSTYLES]

Hey Pete, Would love to hear what is the best way to prep ABS plastics for motorcycles.

Thanks !.

[BAROUETTE69]

wow, nice lesson and if nobuddy understood that, well, the can watch it again and listen carefully and learn, simple that is !!, thanks pete for another great video on ** how to get her done ** pete's way or our way or what ever's way and i like the finish product, later bro !!!

[ggariepy]

GREAT VIDEO PETE!  Solid advice about painting and life in general. I did my first bumper cover at home last summer using your advice and it came out great!

[mikekilian1947]

Pete, enjoy your how-to videos -- I've watched them all and all are very good. Thanks again!

[Thirdgen83]

Would 91% or 99$ isopropyl alcohol be better to use than the 70%?...

[cloverdale87]

quick note

the rag that had the alchol on it is HIGHLY FLAMMABLE

and burns CLEAR.

Rags can catch fire thru reaction. No heat needed.

Be safe dont burn down your house.

[Jays2ube]

Hey Pete thanks for the info, I got a little escort that will come in handy on, Say by the way how did the "Tough Love Garage" Premiere go? I would loved to have actually watched it but I dont have the channel and can't seem to find the full episode on the web..

[yz250chick]

Awesome video! Thanks!

[rctsandman73]

what about a used painted bumper what's the best thing to use on it thank's pete .

[markawoodbridge]

thx pete... as normal.......

[jamesfreddys]

Ahh the rubbing alcohol didn't think of that one nice tip Pete.

[4HitsWilystyle]

I see u listened to me, few months back I told u about Bull Dog.

glad to see u like it!

[hefty88]

@4HitsWilystyle Bull Dog is not good for Waterborne paint it fuck up the paint

[GetSprocketized]

Kool vid Pete. Hey do those steps work on hard hats as well? I've always had trouble outta that type of plastic.

Peace man,

Sprocket

[CorsaAGSi]

That bumper looked fixable.

Or is that to much work and hazzle?

[Cadmannn]

I used that "Adhesion Promoter" on my bumper and had nothin but misery.Don't try sprayin S*m flexible primer on it. Whole thing cracked like a river bed. Im still sandin it

[timeuler]

DUDE do me a favor do a video on all the friggin tools that I need to go buy to so I can work on my future car. There is so many things I need. Where do I buy them what do I buy. Come on My Friend Pete help a BROTHER out... Man I am sinking here...help a BROTHER out.

[njdizzzle]

Love your videos Pete. You should be protesting SOPA today though. It'll shut you down for the same reason that YouTube won't partner with you. All the awesome music you use...will guarantee all of your videos disappear. Sad. I don't want to see that.

[iceman22st]

Good stuff to know. I'll be combining this with the Jag bumper repair you showed us, to repair my van's rear bumper (hit and run parking lot damage), my son's front and rear bumpers(previous owners damage and dad's inadequate repair knowledge), and my mom's front and rear bumpers (self done damage).

Thanks Pete

[wreckingcars72]

Pete your friend Mr.blueroads needs his caddy painted PINK!! Just like my HAPPY HOOKER!! LOL LOL

Of course professional,not rattle can like mine!! LOL LOL

[jwhrivnak]

Good stuff Pete, thanks

[Jx1x3]

bumper cover looks clean! wish my bumper cover paint job came out that clean!!!

[turbocobra]

Good video series, I enjoy these... Seems like alot of plastic bumper covers, even from the factory have more of an orange peel look than the rest of the car, also look a little cloudy. Have you noticed that?

[coachD111]

Thanks Pete!

[HAMMERxHCA]

Pete, man I had no idea this channel was around so I subscribed asap. But I'm glad you're nailing it with the importance of adhesion promoters and keeping the plastic clean. I went through H. E. L. L. back In 03 when I was 17 I wanted to paint the interior of my 88 Chevy truck with automotive paint and clear. Well lets just say it never got finished until 05 when I had befriended a local paint shop and I absorbed every word they laid upon my ears.

But yeah this is very important for plastics!

[jonnyfowder]

Grey Scotch is 600 give or take 

[pakkman1675]

Nice pete! anyway possible going forward to show each step such as you shooting the promotor and then the paint etc, Do you and did you color sand it afterwards or just clear coat it and call it a day. Also, what grit is gray scotch bright pad roughly? Not complaining mind you, just asking my friend pete :) Keep those videos coming, its a family affair in my house :)

[kmac340]

my friend Pete! you are one bad dude I really look forward for your vids everyday. Being disable for a period, I wake up hoping theres more of my friend Pete vids on YOUtube. thanks bro thumbs up to you