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YOUR RESEARCHBumperettes removal from 2001 986 - 986 Forum - The Community for Porsche Boxster & Cayman Owners
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Use adhesion promoter (3 coats), primer (3 coats)
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I used Adhesion promoter (3 coats), Primer (3 coats), then wet sanded with 1000 grit, Paint (5 coats), Clear Coat (5 coats).
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Recommend their products, both pens and spray cans
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I highly recommend their products, both pens and spray cans for your painting needs.
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Use bumper paint
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I've done this job a few times using a bumper paint.
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I want to paint the black bumperettes on my 986 but can't seem to remove them from the bumper. I have no problem getting the bolt out on each but can't seem to get the bumperette to fall off and I didn't want to force it. Once the bolt is out do I just tug the bumperette straight back or do I have to slide it or tilt it to remove?
Thanks for the help
Ordered my primer, paint and clearcoat from
Touch Up Paint and Accessories | AutomotiveTouchup
have used this vendor before and liked it. I highly recommend their products, both pens and spray cans for your painting needs.
In about 2 weeks I will be sporting some Slate Grey Metallic bumperettes.
I have removed mine completely along with the brackets. Ordered a piece of ABS plastic, cut to size and attach to the area where the bumperettes were and license plate. I think I will leave it black. My car is arctic silve and I think the black would be a nice accent piece. But I might paint to match car.
I finally got a chance to paint my bumperettes. Bought primers and paints from Automotive Touch up Paints. Project came out beautiful, even on a Metallic Slate color. Did the whole project for less than $50 delivered, with plenty of paint left over for future needs.
I used Adhesion promoter (3 coats), Primer (3 coats), then wet sanded with 1000 grit, Paint (5 coats), Clear Coat (5 coats). Put bumperettes in a cardboard box with a 40 watt lightbulb and let them cure for 4 hours, voila!
I'll post some pics once the sun comes out again. We haven't had rain all winter and now we actually are getting rain for the next few days, go figure.
@Randall,
there is a company that sells a "filler plate', aluminum for $200. I bought a piece of ABS, made my template then had it cut by a glass shop. Much less than $200!
