Painting the bumper – structural paint for plastic, application technology

The bumper is the part most susceptible to various paint damages. Restoring and painting the bumper or other plastic parts (trims, exterior mirrors, etc.) doesn't require a trip to the body shop every time. If you want, you can paint the bumper yourself by considering the following questions: What color is suitable for the bumper and how to apply this car paint.

Paint your bumper yourself – choosing the right car paint

The bumper is a plastic part that is often damaged over the course of a car's use. Car owners sooner or later notice that the bumper loses its aesthetic appeal before the entire body is affected.

For painting the bumper, automotive paint for plastic is used:

• Common car paint for plastic in a spray can – a universal coating for both smooth and textured plastic surfaces, available in a wide range of colors, tones and effects.
• Textured plastic paint in a spray can – the ideal coating for bumpers, as it creates a textured, rough surface. The effect of this paint finish is very similar to the factory finish. Textured plastic paint in a spray can helps to better conceal small scratches, cracks, and unevenness on the part and also offers high resistance to external influences.

Of course, both types of paint are also available in conventional cans, but they require the use of special solvents and tools for application. Therefore, a spray can of plastic paint is the most convenient option for DIY painting. Spray paint for plastic is ready to use straight from the can after shaking. This is much easier, faster, and more effective than mixing with solvents and filling a spray gun.

Structural paint for plastic in a spray can – advantages:

• Easy to use: Principle – shake the can and spray onto the area to be painted;
• Restores the surface structure;
• Forms a durable, uniform coating with characteristic roughness;
• Fills small damages and thus conceals small surface defects;
• Resistant to contact with gasoline, weather conditions and vehicle cleaning.

Structural paint for plastic in a spray can – Application technology

Preparation: Clean and degrease the area to be repaired. Sand down any existing scratches and chips; prime and sand down any major damage. Protect the adjacent body panels from accidental paint application with tape, film, or similar, or remove the part to be painted.

The structural paint is applied to a degreased, dry surface.

Painting: Detailed instructions can be found on the car paint spray can; these may vary slightly depending on the manufacturer. Generally speaking, shake the can for 2-3 minutes, apply 2-3 thin coats of textured car paint, allowing 15-20 minutes between coats. The painted bumper should dry for 24 hours.

Buy spray paint for bumpers

Spray paint for plastic is very popular among car owners and is produced by all manufacturers of paint materials. The range is quite diverse, but it's better to choose spray paint for bumpers from branded products.

On our website you can purchase structural paint in a 520ml spray can (color selection: black, white) as well as materials for pre-treating plastic surfaces before painting - primer for plastic in a 520ml transparent spray can .