How to Repair and Paint a Plastic Bumper Cover For Beginners - Part I

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  • @myRatchets
    @myRatchets  Před 9 lety +2

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  • @yingyangorca4124
    @yingyangorca4124 Před 4 měsíci +3

    Havnt had one your videos recommended in a while.
    Searched repairs to paont and found this.
    Good good

  • @nicholasosczypko2248
    @nicholasosczypko2248 Před 5 lety +5

    By far the best and most detailed video I've seen thus far...

  • @coopdr
    @coopdr Před 9 lety +47

    Very nice and detailed information on how to repair a plastic bumper! Thank you for taking the time to put this all together for us!

    • @myRatchets
      @myRatchets  Před 9 lety +6

      Don Cooper np, glad you found them useful. thanks for watching.

    • @riyacyrus9247
      @riyacyrus9247 Před 6 lety

      the greatest success that I have had was by following the Magic Painter Method (just google it) definately the most incredible course that I've followed.

    • @Capachomexico
      @Capachomexico Před 6 lety

      can bumper bite be used for small repairs on metal?

    • @dabhernandez3764
      @dabhernandez3764 Před 2 lety

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    • @daneeckhardt411
      @daneeckhardt411 Před rokem

      7 years later and I am still waiting for the 2nd part

  • @gergemall
    @gergemall Před 9 lety +3

    Great instruction.Thank you for taking the time to make the video.

  • @fsu3784
    @fsu3784 Před 2 lety +1

    Dude you are the best car instructor guy on CZcams. Thanks bro!

  • @RicherPickle
    @RicherPickle Před 9 lety +1

    Thanks for the thoughtful detailed tips that others would overlook!

  • @alyxza
    @alyxza Před 2 lety +6

    Thank you for this easy-to-follow and pleasant video. Can anyone recommend a video on how to work on a plastic bumper where the paint has flaked off?

    • @fsu3784
      @fsu3784 Před 2 lety +5

      That’s what I need. If I find a good one I’ll report back!

  • @nighthawkj30A4
    @nighthawkj30A4 Před 4 lety +2

    I just used spray a can and clear after it was sanded then finished. Using different grades of sand paper. 1000 to 5000 grit used then apply Meguires ultimate compound. Per chris fix instructions good video

  • @ricodejesus458
    @ricodejesus458 Před 3 lety +1

    Good job in explaining the process of fixing bumper cover scratches. What type of hardener did you use or would you recommend?

  • @HouseOfGwengi
    @HouseOfGwengi Před 2 lety +2

    Good and step-step clip. I will work on my bumper confidently

  • @theprecisedeveloper4304
    @theprecisedeveloper4304 Před 4 lety +1

    Best information so far. Thank you.

  • @ZippyPenguinTribute
    @ZippyPenguinTribute Před 9 lety

    Great Video, thanks for the time and effort. I would like to know how you get the edge of the repair area to blend in though!

  • @Unrealdruiddd
    @Unrealdruiddd Před 6 lety

    Thanks so much. This is exactly the type of damage I have...
    Can you make a video how to repair deep stone chip marks all the way to the metal? Or is it better to repaint the panel? I have like millions on doors and hood... I have a feeling the best way to protect the hood is to buy a hood deflector..

  • @MikeSmith-ve2qu
    @MikeSmith-ve2qu Před 6 lety +1

    Hey man thanks for this video for us non pros .

  • @MrKamizz
    @MrKamizz Před 3 lety

    Nice job dude clear and easy to understand

  • @yevgeniyRUS
    @yevgeniyRUS Před 9 lety

    This video is smooth AF!

  • @vueall
    @vueall Před 6 lety

    Thank you for your videos. Really well done. Thank You Very Much!

  • @aliokab6999
    @aliokab6999 Před 7 lety

    Thanks a lot for help
    Ali Okab

  • @steveo9768
    @steveo9768 Před 7 lety

    Nice job, the video is a big help!

  • @jaystundon4905
    @jaystundon4905 Před 7 lety

    Quick question. See the way you scuffed the panel down to clear around the area. If you were to apply paint what grit would you do it with? 400-600? Aswell, I painted my bumper I sanded and primed the section and scuffed the whole bumper with 600grit wet and came out perfect, is the 1500 scuff just to minimise scratches?

  • @zeghjt231
    @zeghjt231 Před 6 lety +1

    great channel all your videos are the best

  • @jaflolara
    @jaflolara Před 6 měsíci +1

    Thanx young man, i hope success for you and your channel :)

  • @idrisali3326
    @idrisali3326 Před rokem

    Nice work..learned a lot from you.
    Thnx

  • @brianroth5162
    @brianroth5162 Před 4 lety

    Super cool guy. Easy to understand

  • @ammaralwazzan4091
    @ammaralwazzan4091 Před 8 lety

    many thnax for the video. what did you but before the primer is it filler or what ?

  • @marcosmorales854
    @marcosmorales854 Před 8 lety

    If I sand down the whole bumper with 220 then 320 then 400, do I still need to sand it with 1500 grit sandpaper? And do I have to primer it after sanding down with 220 even tho I don't have any deep cuts like that?

  • @stevo091
    @stevo091 Před 7 lety

    Hi , is a 220 grit ideal for deep scratches on the bumper?. Good video by the way.

  • @carslover3509
    @carslover3509 Před 9 lety

    great work

  • @zatan791
    @zatan791 Před 4 lety

    When is when you apply the adhesive promor? Or what are the steps. Before the filler, primer or paint.

  • @idocta12
    @idocta12 Před 5 lety +1

    Shouldn't you clean the area off with alcohol or adhesive remover before your very first sand down?

  • @d1zturbed221
    @d1zturbed221 Před 3 lety +1

    I love the tutorial, I just wish he had taken the bumper off to minimize damage or paint spread to other areas.

  • @rolandcantu8752
    @rolandcantu8752 Před 4 lety +1

    Yes I got a 200 we 4 buick vreno I need to paint the bumber I did it but it did not came out good .how much do you cost me

  • @lucindacarroll2708
    @lucindacarroll2708 Před 2 lety

    Thanks for this. Learnt heaps.🥰

  • @djpacis3570
    @djpacis3570 Před 9 lety

    I can make a good body repair but my edges are too obvious how far do I have to sand from the damage area?

  • @jakhan3067
    @jakhan3067 Před 7 lety +5

    Great Video.Also, wear can I buy those long ratchet type tools that you gave - they are awesome, dude.

  • @jgeorges3061
    @jgeorges3061 Před 9 lety +1

    good info as always thank you for sharing.

    • @myRatchets
      @myRatchets  Před 9 lety +1

      j georges np, thanks for watching.

  • @tonycervantes4816
    @tonycervantes4816 Před 3 lety

    If I want to sand.all bumper what sand paper you recommended me sr

  • @andremyrick1235
    @andremyrick1235 Před 8 lety +3

    Excellent.

  • @electronpusher604
    @electronpusher604 Před 8 lety +2

    Can also use hot water instead of a heat gun to get out dents.

    • @mrhardwood157
      @mrhardwood157 Před 5 lety

      No cause u cant contol how much heat u put into tolhe plastic which could lead to u over heating it and it stretching as soon as u touch it a heat gun gives you the most contol of the heat u apply before massaging the bumper

  • @xiaojiang8790
    @xiaojiang8790 Před 8 lety

    A great help, thanks!

  • @bobarvello8194
    @bobarvello8194 Před 6 lety

    Is the grease and wax remover water base or oil base?

  • @greyssa390
    @greyssa390 Před 7 lety

    Thanks buddy

  • @TyBuchanan
    @TyBuchanan Před 6 lety +2

    You are a typical spray painter, not a panel beater! Do not use your finger tips to measure how level a panel is. Always use the whole of your left hand over the area. Your left hand is the more sensitive than the right. Using your fingers will result in visible ripples in the clear coat.
    Why don't you use a color mist spray over the filler before rubbing it down. Not highlighting fine scratches will lead to a "sweating" affect, i.,e. fine bumpy lines visible in the gloss.

  • @paulbarber8450
    @paulbarber8450 Před 7 lety +8

    He should have sanded the area both wet and dry with his fine grade paper, using plenty of water with fine grit is important, that way you'll always get a mirror like finish before painting.

    • @1381432
      @1381432 Před 6 lety +1

      check 17:40 to 18:15 !!

  • @frankarmand3378
    @frankarmand3378 Před 7 lety +1

    Awesome Vids 😎👍

  • @hidrikedem5123
    @hidrikedem5123 Před 3 lety

    Is only for bumper or for any part of the car?

  • @InNoTime3377
    @InNoTime3377 Před 2 lety

    Can you use 400 grit to sand the glazing putty?

  • @JakobRagnarsson
    @JakobRagnarsson Před 9 lety

    Btw you are awesome! Can't tell you how much help you've been

    • @JakobRagnarsson
      @JakobRagnarsson Před 9 lety

      Jakob Ragnarsson If that is the same audi as you sacrificed for your door panel paint tutorial....I really feel sorry for it!

    • @myRatchets
      @myRatchets  Před 9 lety

      Jakob Ragnarsson same model, but a different one. Thanks for your comment. cheers

  • @GregoryJohnston77
    @GregoryJohnston77 Před 10 měsíci

    You should always spray adhesive promoter before expoy or puddy.

  • @zurdoremi
    @zurdoremi Před rokem

    depends on the plastic, if it is a flexible kind of plastic, they are easy to repair, if they are hard plastic that cracks, forget it.

  • @ced8358
    @ced8358 Před 6 lety

    Great vid !

  • @Mstom178
    @Mstom178 Před 2 lety

    what tape do u use?

  • @danielharris3461
    @danielharris3461 Před 10 měsíci

    Why would a bumper that has been restored have a textured finish to it, vs regular smooth paint?

  • @ahmadwahidi6990
    @ahmadwahidi6990 Před 7 lety +8

    that is alot of work for a little scratch on a bumper

  • @Capachomexico
    @Capachomexico Před 6 lety +1

    What is that primer you are using exactly called?

  • @frankarmand3378
    @frankarmand3378 Před 7 lety +3

    You look like " Everybody Loves Raymond " & sort of sound like him...Your videos are great brother 👍... p.s. do you have a link for elbow grease? 😎

  • @gianfrancoa
    @gianfrancoa Před 9 lety +1

    Thanks for the vid. Silvers and beige are really hard to color match. Bumper color looks a different shade already.
    In this case seems that you are not taking the bumper off to re-spray it, Isn't the masking effort greater that taking the cover off?

    • @myRatchets
      @myRatchets  Před 9 lety

      gianfrancoa not really, I I usually just tape around the bumper and use a large plastic tarp to cover the rest of the car. Some of these bumpers are a beast to take off. Thanks for commenting.

  • @sleepe361
    @sleepe361 Před 8 lety +1

    so what if you just wanted to repaint the plastic cover,would you just have to scuff it all and clean it really good,then just repaint and clear?

    • @myRatchets
      @myRatchets  Před 8 lety +2

      +sleepe361 400 grit over any area you are spraying basecoat, 1500 grit over any area you are spraying clear coat. If you are spraying clear coat over base coat than obviously dont go over fresh basecoat with 1500 grit.

    • @mysticwelder1
      @mysticwelder1 Před 7 lety

      do you need to paint the whole bumper or can you just do one spot and try and blend it in?

    • @joemacscott2677
      @joemacscott2677 Před 6 lety

      Mystic its easier to paint the whole body part compared to blending.

  • @JonVarbero
    @JonVarbero Před 9 lety

    hey very good video. what primer do you recommend to use? Is duplicolor primer any good?

    • @myRatchets
      @myRatchets  Před 9 lety +1

      +Jon Varbero No the duplicolor primer you see at autozone is not compatible with these paints, they are laquer based. Buy the primer at the same place you buy the base coat to make sure its compatible. GL

    • @JonVarbero
      @JonVarbero Před 9 lety +1

      Great thank you.

  • @revshifu
    @revshifu Před 8 lety

    Hi where is part 3?

  • @georgewoods7887
    @georgewoods7887 Před 7 lety

    Very nice job

  • @lloydrichards9499
    @lloydrichards9499 Před 4 lety +1

    Well that would take all day.. no wonder panel beaters charge an arm and a leg i guess.

  • @scoobyspiece
    @scoobyspiece Před 4 měsíci

    Where is part 2.

  • @andreme7326
    @andreme7326 Před 8 lety +1

    Nice vid! Where are you from?

    • @franksalazar4576
      @franksalazar4576 Před 8 lety +1

      id say japan

    • @etell221
      @etell221 Před 5 lety

      Guatemala or Kazakhstan. I think

    • @hamachi21
      @hamachi21 Před 5 lety

      Andre Me, Frank Salazar, Esteban Tellez -- Where are you from?

  • @michaelgirard5984
    @michaelgirard5984 Před 6 lety

    Emon... do you have a substitute for your patreon page?

  • @juandef4115
    @juandef4115 Před 7 lety +1

    I always thought wet sanding glazing putty gave best results

    • @sd33zy313
      @sd33zy313 Před 7 lety

      juan def not with that guy

    • @cognac8297
      @cognac8297 Před 4 lety

      Read the back of the instructions on what you are using

  • @That_NJ_guy
    @That_NJ_guy Před 8 lety

    I thought it's shouldn't flex because it's all connected to the frame. Frame benting is bad right? See the bumper covers are flexible and cheap to mass produce. cars in the past were had steel bumper and didn't flex , the suspension does all the movement. I mean I don't know if I right but it just a thought.

    • @joemacscott2677
      @joemacscott2677 Před 6 lety

      Miguel Hernandez the bumper cover will bend and stretch more compared to the metal body parts. It will cause the putty and filler to start to flake off

  • @chrisemata18
    @chrisemata18 Před 9 lety

    if i go to a body shop how much would this cost me with the same damage???

    • @mrhardwood157
      @mrhardwood157 Před 5 lety

      Get a new bar unless they have some one specifically trained in fixing plastic parts all they will do is use a BOG that they use on metal panels which will flake of really easy revealing the damage

    • @mrhardwood157
      @mrhardwood157 Před 5 lety

      Also 300 average

    • @knightking69
      @knightking69 Před 5 lety +2

      Better get a new bumper if available 😂

  • @charlesh-bey564
    @charlesh-bey564 Před 9 lety

    Do you have to paint a car bumper cover...I mean can't I just install it without painting it

    • @joemacscott2677
      @joemacscott2677 Před 6 lety +1

      Charles H-Bey yeah if you want a matte black bumper on the back of your silver audi

  • @frankwhite3196
    @frankwhite3196 Před 5 lety

    Open9

  • @ed_undead
    @ed_undead Před 2 lety

    Honestly id hang out with you.

  • @rafanaranjo1198
    @rafanaranjo1198 Před 8 lety

    the gray color of the bumper is different than the other gray of the car. Nobody has noticed?

    • @joemacscott2677
      @joemacscott2677 Před 6 lety

      Rafa Naranjo its an old car its weird, ive noticed old volkswagens and toyotas with lighter paints have odd almost faded looking bumpers

    • @oodragondrew
      @oodragondrew Před 6 lety

      Its the different angles of the panels the light hits it in a weird way. I have the exact same silver audi but it's a 4.2 v8

  • @TyBuchanan
    @TyBuchanan Před 6 lety

    You guys who don't use mist coats on filler and primer before sanding really annoy me!

  • @JAMPROSOUND
    @JAMPROSOUND Před 7 lety +5

    I'm no body guy but I really struggle to continue watching after seeing the primer over-spray drifting onto the rest of the car.

    • @sd33zy313
      @sd33zy313 Před 7 lety

      Justin Mai all becauae he dont want to cover it or better yet could of taken it off the car would of been better

    • @KevLatta
      @KevLatta Před 6 lety +2

      would polish out when he polishes the car?

  • @Ben15Nadeau
    @Ben15Nadeau Před 7 lety +1

    you're never supposed to mix on cardboard because that can add contaminants to your body filler. other then that great video!

    • @davew4539
      @davew4539 Před 7 lety +3

      Ben Nadeau You're never supposed to use an "e" in the word "than", but rather an "a". Other than that, great comment!

    • @hamachi21
      @hamachi21 Před 5 lety +3

      He didn't mix on cardboard, he mixed on glass, and talks about why he's mixing on glass -- please just watch the video before making comments that contradict what's in the video, thx

  • @christophermyers4422
    @christophermyers4422 Před 6 lety

    very long winded -

  • @flipjupiter1
    @flipjupiter1 Před 5 lety +3

    For beginners? Hahaha. Make sure you have a garage with all these tools.

  • @s0nnyburnett
    @s0nnyburnett Před 9 lety +3

    Body repair sucks.

    • @myRatchets
      @myRatchets  Před 9 lety +7

      s0nnyburnett Lots of patience required. Its satisfying when you are all done though.

  • @aztekwarrior518
    @aztekwarrior518 Před 8 lety

    this might sound dumb, but you not speaking perfect English helped me to understand, because you tried harder to explain properly.. awesome video man! you did a more thorough job than any video I've ever watched!

  • @wallytlkaify7115
    @wallytlkaify7115 Před 8 lety +10

    if this guy work at the body shop I feel so bad for the customers

    • @juliandjchicago
      @juliandjchicago Před 8 lety

      True! Haha.

    • @sd33zy313
      @sd33zy313 Před 7 lety

      Wally Tlkaify took the works out my mouth cant use sandpaper right

    • @mrhardwood157
      @mrhardwood157 Před 5 lety

      Yeah i agree i actualy do what he does professionaly and ive fixed bumper thats been torn apart and the customer thought it was a new one. What he is doing is hiding damage instead of foxing it

    • @hamachi21
      @hamachi21 Před 5 lety +1

      @@mrhardwood157 what if you foxed your comment

  • @stretchy1260
    @stretchy1260 Před 6 lety

    What happened ....? i fell asleep.

    • @oodragondrew
      @oodragondrew Před 6 lety

      andrew stretch lol painting isnt as easy as 1.. 2.. 3.. There is only 3 ways you can do this #1 not pay attention and do a half-ass job and wonder why it looks like shit. #2 pay attention and take notes and have atleast a halfway decent job. Or #3 lol stfu quit your whining, get your wallet, and take what ever you want to get painted to a bodyshop.
      Hm what do ya know maybe it is as easy as 1.. 2.. 3.. Who would've thought lol

  • @mrhardwood157
    @mrhardwood157 Před 5 lety

    Here is the funny thing the way he is doing is structurally weak and is not repairing the integrity of the bumper but just the apearance. The bumper is on the car still unable to repair properly repair is only on the outside not inside meening the damage is not repaird but covered up. Be safe ur car can be the only thing between h dying or living and doing repairs at home is dangerous aswell failure to list the damage u repaired can lead to insurance issues when trying to claim. Ive list some of many issues i can see within a couple minutes also he failed to properly strip the paint which means the putty he just put on is prone to cracking/flaking off due to there being a layer of primer/paint inbetween it and the plastic making it difficult for it to bond. Oh btw im fully qualified specifically to repair bumpers as close as u can to its original appearance and integrity.

    • @shortscaryguy
      @shortscaryguy Před 5 lety +1

      the bumper cover is just that,a cover.It has no structural integrity,only esthetic purpose.It covers the actual pumper metal frame the protects the frame of the car.

  • @Mikelectric
    @Mikelectric Před 4 lety

    overspray cringe

  • @masobohg
    @masobohg Před 6 lety +1

    Talking too much

  • @85krash
    @85krash Před 8 lety

    omg! I learned nothing. kept skipping forward to much. then came back. instructions are all over the place.

  • @keepingup2952
    @keepingup2952 Před 5 lety

    After all that touching and rubbing, that bumper started to look like a girl's butt.

  • @sd33zy313
    @sd33zy313 Před 7 lety

    my advice to the youtuber stop halfass masking the cars you work on

  • @MrHumps69
    @MrHumps69 Před 3 lety

    That guy has no idea what he's doing I'm an auto body technician by trade and he has not one sweet clue what he's doing in the video

  • @herbiesnerd
    @herbiesnerd Před 6 lety

    👎

  • @paulfeeney8591
    @paulfeeney8591 Před 7 lety

    pity no proper english speak so difficult to follow

    • @hamachi21
      @hamachi21 Před 5 lety +2

      pity comment no proper english write so difficult to follow

  • @ahmadwahidi6990
    @ahmadwahidi6990 Před 7 lety +3

    that is alot of work for a little scratch on a bumper