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Paint Prep/Sanding Instructions

Suggested Tools for Preparation

• Wax and Grease Remover
• Clean "Lint-Free" cloths
• Mild-Detergent
• Wet/Dry Sand paper - 400, 1000-2500 grits
• Grey Scotch Pad
• Sanding Block (preferably a flexible pad)​

Attention

Your paintable BumperShellz™ are made by vacuum forming an extruded High-Impact ABS plastic sheet to the shape of your specific bumper.  Since the paintable sheet is “unfinished” and vacuum forming uses a single sided tool, which is open to the manufacturing plant environment during the forming process, there is a chance some very minor imperfections may be present on the unfinished surface.  Most body/paint shops are experienced with painting ABS plastics.  These instructions are for general information if you will be painting your BumperShellz™ yourself.  If hiring a body/paint shop to do the work, they should follow their own best practices for painting ABS and are responsible for their work.

Preparation

  • If there are any imperfections/scratches on the surface of the BumperShellz™ to be painted, lightly sand them out with 400 grit sandpaper to achieve the desired smoothness.  
  • Use a grey scotch pad to prepare for primer.
  • Use a panel wipe or similar to clean the surface.

Painting
​*these are suggestions, and we cannot guarantee results

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  • Use a plastic adhesion promoter and 2K high build primer for the best paint adhesion.
  • Typically apply 2-3 layers of base color followed by a wet color sanding with 1000-2500 grit sandpaper.
  • Clean the surface with isopropyl alcohol.
  • Apply 2 layers of clear coat.
  • Wet color sand again with 1500-2500 grit sandpaper.
  • Polish with an appropriate buffing compound to achieve a smooth/glossy finish.

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  • Home
  • Products
    • GapShield
    • AeroBox
    • BumperShellz
  • SALE ITEMS
  • New Model Request
    • 2024+F150 Early Interest Form
  • Become A Dealer
  • Contact Us
  • Installation Instructions Home
    • FORD MODEL YEAR SELECT
    • CHEVROLET MODEL YEAR SELECT >
      • 2007-2013 Silverado Installation Home
      • 2014-2015 Silverado Installation Home
      • 2016-2018 Silverado Installation Instructions Home
      • 2019-2021 Installation Home >
        • 2019-2021 Front Bumper Installation Home
      • 2023-2024 Installation Home >
        • 2023-2024 Front Bumper Installation Home
        • 2023-2024 Silverado Grille Installation Home
    • GMC MODEL YEAR SELECT >
      • 2007-2013 GMC Sierra Installations Home
      • 2014-2015 Sierra Installation Home
      • 2016-2018 Sierra Installation Home
      • 2019-2024 Sierra Installation Home
    • RAM MODEL YEAR SELECT >
      • 2009-2012 RAM Installation Configuration
      • 2013-2018 RAM Installation Configuration
    • TOYOTA MODEL YEAR SELECT >
      • Tundra Installation Configuration >
        • Tundra Installation Version Selector Page
  • Acrylic vs. Painted-to-Order
  • Painted Parts Policy
  • Paintable ABS Disclaimer
  • Toyota Tacoma New Product
  • Product Overview