They now make a filler just for rubber (plastic) bumpers. I used Evercoat Poly-flex for my car.
When repairing a rubber bumper is is imperative to clean, clean, clean all traces of dirt, silicone, or other contaminants before doing anything.
I violated the rules of purists by painting my bumpers to match the car. I love the looks of it this way, your mileage may vary.
If you want to paint the bumper using real auto paint, just add a flex additive to the paint.
For primer, I used black rubber bumper paint from a rattle can and then painted the r'umpers and the car with a single stage urethane. No flex additive used. No cracking, flaking or discoloration for over 5 years now.
For primer, I used black rubber bumper paint from a rattle can and then painted the r'umpers and the car with a single stage urethane. No flex additive used. No cracking, flaking or discoloration for over 5 years now.
Two thumbs up for your work though. I'm glad you ignored the so-called purists and did it your own way. I love the boot luggage rack and it's given me an idea to make one with some teak or walnut slats inlaid.
I like that look!
I've been considering doing that to my RB Midget & was just trying to find some pics, when I ran across your article.
I like it!
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