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I sanded the bumperettes to try and eliminate the grain then I used a filler primer on them prior to applying the base.
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As I live in Canada and getting painted bumperettes across the border is a pain I decided to do it myself. Apologies to the Bumperplugs guy. While I was at it I also removed the Carrera crest, sanded, painted it body colour and cleared it then applied 3M trim adhesive tape (carefully cutting with an Exacto knife). Here are the results. The car is a 99 Cab and the colour of the car is Mirage.
The car came from a place that required front plates so I found some nylon hole plugs at Lowes and just finished painting and clearing them as well so soon my front bumper will be smooth and hole free! It all took a while with a few mistakes in the painting process but worth it I think.
Cheers
Looks good, no harm done when you put your own time/effort into it. The problem lies when some guys try to get someone local, pay the same as eric could do it, and don't get the same results.
I ordered the paint from these guys:
http://www.automotivetouchup.com/
I ordered the base colour, an adhesion promoter for plastic parts and the clear coat. While I was at it I also ordered base coat for my wife's Mercedes and my Yukon XL.
Given the the Porsche is now 12 years old the colour match is pretty good, especially for a metallic. I sanded the bumperettes to try and eliminate the grain then I used a filler primer on them prior to applying the base.
It really modernizes the look of the car IMHO.
Good luck.
Im keeping my fingers crossed that it will turn out like new. I hope to get a few bucks due to diminished value and keep on truckin from there.
In the big scheme, it's just another ride for me. I'd like to upgrade as most of us look to do, and I'd like to keep this for my son to drive ( if it lasts that long).
I just remembered I also have painted bumperettes and Carrera logo from Eric.
It's a nice upgrade .
