ADExternal's PMM Civic aka Orianna

[ADExternal]

If you could paint the lip and make it look that good, I'm sure you could patch up the bumper nicely

You know what @323, Ill do just that. I kept thinking to only do that side of the bumper and was afraid because I never did a blend paint job. Gave me the idea, I should just paint the whole thing.... after I look on ebay and other places. I can just buy a new type of bumper hahaha. I think I can sell my lip for 140$

 

[Pauly99to17]

Sorry to see this. I have confidence in your painting abilities.

 

[webby]

definitely sucks, but I agree with the others. I'm sure you could make it as good as new again

 

[323]

You know what @323, Ill do just that. I kept thinking to only do that side of the bumper and was afraid because I never did a blend paint job. Gave me the idea, I should just paint the whole thing.... after I look on ebay and other places. I can just buy a new type of bumper hahaha. I think I can sell my lip for 140$

i meant you should try and paint it...at least you can try before spending money on a new/different one

 

[ADExternal]

i meant you should try and paint it...at least you can try before spending money on a new/different one

Im gonna attempt to try a full restore and paint job myself. Two days turn around. Wish me luck

 

[Pauly99to17]

 

[ADExternal]

Progess today after school. 2.5 hours of work.

 

[323]

Looks better already actually!

 

[ADExternal]

Looks better already actually!

Thanks @323 I just hope the base paint matches where the fender meets up. Also picking up my hybrid glass mirror and hfp sides tomorrow.

 

[323]

Make sure it dries completely before you spray the clear on

 

[FB2Chris]

Looks better already actually!

I can't wait to see the finished product!

 

[webby]

I'm impressed already

 

[ADExternal]

Thanks guys, you all always bring me motivation. I can honestly say I would have brought this to the dealership and paid 375$+tax if I didnt do it myself. So far I've spent 89$ but I might need some more 400 grit paper for the base. Luckily it doesnt look like its gonna rain in the next few days since Im riding bumperless lol

 

[webby]

Been there before

 

[Pauly99to17]

Nice job...... You are the one motivating us!

 

[ADExternal]

Thanks @Pauly99to17. I try my best to. Heres how it looks today after another 1hr of work. A lot more sanding 220 grit, 2 quick coats of adhesion promoter, 1 thin coat of primer 10mins, 1 thick coat of primer.

Thin coat


Thick coat

 

[ADExternal]

Came home after picking up my hybrid glass mirror and hfp sides. The mirror fit perfectly. Did another 1.5 hour of work, 400 grit wet sand the primer to minimize the scratches it filled and reprimered another thick coat.

Wet sand 400 grit and dried


Reprimered another tick coat.

 

[ADExternal]

Yay! Custom Camber arms.

 

[PMMcivicFB2]

Looking good

 

[ADExternal]

After careful preping, two coats of base paint and waiting to dry. Matching splash guards? Yes!~