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jimlam56
03-09-2007, 06:17 PM
As some of you know, my MM recently kissed a guardrail.
We will be replacing the grille, bumper cover, front header, and left energy absorber.
The repair will be done by us, and parts have already been ordered and received.
My question:
What procedures/products should I insist upon with the paint process of the bumper cover and front header?
Any suggestions are appreciated.
Thanks, Jim
BigCars4Ever
03-09-2007, 06:22 PM
Most people will insist that the paint for the bumper cover be mixed with a flex agent. I have never used it on any of the covers I repainted and never had issues. The important thing is that a good adhesion promoting primer is used on the cover.
KillJoy
03-09-2007, 06:25 PM
+1 Flex on ANYTHING NOT metal

KillJoy
jimlam56
03-09-2007, 06:48 PM
Thanks Gents, could you elaborate on Flex Agent?
I have one shot with this, want to make it right.
KillJoy
03-09-2007, 06:53 PM
Flex makes paint not crack on a part that MAY flex.

A bud had a Mustang bumper repainted. No Flex added. Less than a year later.....crack central!

If you take it to a "good" shop....they will know what is needed where! Do you have anyone to recommend a "good" shop in your area???

KillJoy

PS - Personally....I would get a Badgeless :D
jimlam56
03-09-2007, 07:01 PM
Flex makes paint not crack on a part that MAY flex.

A bud had a Mustang bumper repainted. No Flex added. Less than a year later.....crack central!

If you take it to a "good" shop....they will know what is needed where! Do you have anyone to recommend a "good" shop in your area???

KillJoy

PS - Personally....I would get a Badgeless :D
KJ, I live out aways from the metro Jax area, but plan on asking my MM brothers when I meet them for breakfast next weekend for suggestions.
As far as badgless, I like my Carmotorsports badge too much not to replace it on the new grille...anyone need 2 yes 2 waterfall badges???
Mills Marauder
03-09-2007, 07:15 PM
i am a collision repair tech here in tallahassee. iam coming to breakfast next week. i would be more than happy to bring info on flex agents,paint,primers and adhesion promoters. see you next week in jville.
JMan
03-10-2007, 03:31 AM
i am a collision repair tech here in tallahassee. iam coming to breakfast next week. i would be more than happy to bring info on flex agents,paint,primers and adhesion promoters. see you next week in jville.

And /\/\/\ THAT /\/\/\ my friends, is what it's all about!

Way to be there Mills,

J
jimlam56
03-10-2007, 04:34 AM
And /\/\/\ THAT /\/\/\ my friends, is what it's all about!

Way to be there Mills,

J

Agreed!
See you next week Mills!
jgc61sr2002
03-10-2007, 04:10 PM
Unfortunitly no one can paint bumpers like the factory. IMO.
Mike Poore
03-10-2007, 05:26 PM
You Florida guys are fantastic. I/we hope you come up to MMV-V for Cam's celebration this summer, so we can share the love. :grouphug:
jimlam56
03-10-2007, 05:49 PM
Unfortunitly no one can paint bumpers like the factory. IMO.
So what do you suggest?
magindat
03-12-2007, 06:09 AM
i am a collision repair tech here in tallahassee. iam coming to breakfast next week. i would be more than happy to bring info on flex agents,paint,primers and adhesion promoters. see you next week in jville.

I've seena bit of Mills work, Jim. Let him take your bumper cover like Terry did before. It'd be worth it.
fastblackmerc
03-12-2007, 06:47 AM
Unfortunitly no one can paint bumpers like the factory. IMO.
I'd have to disagree...... I have a body shop locally that can paint circles around what comes out of the factory.
magindat
03-12-2007, 10:23 AM
I'd have to disagree...... I have a body shop locally that can paint circles around what comes out of the factory.

I have personally been involved, helped and mixed paint for a paint job that WHOOPS FACTORY BUTT! :flamer:

You all knew I'd say it sooner or later! It's a paint thread after all! :D