Finally painted my chrome bumper

outlaw27 · 05-30-2005, 04:56 PM

I've been reading every thread i could find on how to paint my chrome rear bumper and this weekend i finally did it. If anyone decides to do it, i think its really worth it. I've been planning on getting rid of the chrome forever and now my runner is all black. I'm impressed with how it came out and it was way worth it.

Heres some pics of before, during, and after.

http://community.webshots.com/album/357175383ijDDDf

getitdone · 05-30-2005, 05:54 PM

Now the wheels!

outlaw27 · 05-30-2005, 05:59 PM

I was thinking about it and i kinda want to paint all the wheel accept for the beadlock part

**4x4Fink** · 05-30-2005, 09:49 PM

Hey man, looks really good! What kind of exhaust are you running? That is one huge tailpipe my man!!

Fink

Chapman88SR5 · 05-30-2005, 10:02 PM

well howd you do it? whatd you use? info man info

outlaw27 · 05-30-2005, 11:09 PM

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Originally Posted by 4x4Fink

Hey man, looks really good! What kind of exhaust are you running? That is one huge tailpipe my man!!

Fink

Its a flowmaster exhaust, the tip used to look good but its gotten beatin on too many rocks. I'm getting a rolled straight exit tip in a couple days, gotta get the runner lookin good.

outlaw27 · 05-30-2005, 11:21 PM

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Originally Posted by cacattack

well howd you do it? whatd you use? info man info

First you gotta take the bumper off. I started by sanding the hell out of the chrome bumper with a palm sander and 80 grit sand paper. Once all the chrome was gone I used 3 cans of primer and then sanded again with 400 grit wet/dry sand paper. Then I used 2 cans of black paint. And then to finish it off and give it the nice shine i used 3 cans of clear top coat. In the end it came out really good. My parents thought it was gonna look bad but they were impressed with the finished product. It came out way good.

toyaholic · 05-31-2005, 12:11 AM

you dont need no exaust hangin out loud like that, get rid of it man.

toyaholic · 05-31-2005, 12:12 AM

maybe on a z-71 or somethin

toyaholic · 05-31-2005, 12:14 AM

no seriously, i need some real help. i have no interior, where should i start.
how can i post pics of my piece.

83 toy · 05-31-2005, 12:57 AM

dude that tip is SO low no wonder its getting rock beaten. i would def. do something about that maybe tuck it up a lil more

outlaw27 · 05-31-2005, 06:02 PM

I chopped the tip off today, I had never moved it up from the body lift so thats y it chills so low. I think i'm gonna paint the wheels next weekend, i'm just trying to figure out what kind of paint i should use and whether or not I should leave the beadlock chrome. I think it will end up pretty nice

96LtdYota · 05-31-2005, 06:31 PM

nice bumper.... it looks as though it could be stock...

this thread has some major thread jacking... kinda funny...

SC4Runner · 05-31-2005, 06:43 PM

What type of paint did you use?

I used the high quality rustoleum stuff...worked great.

Did you clear coat it too?

CAN SOMEONE HELP ME? I"VE LOST MY MIND WHERE DO I GO FOR GOOD MEDICNE?

<96 Runner> · 05-31-2005, 07:52 PM

For those of you going the black route, please take note: Be sure to wear proper respiration when sanding chrome!

There is some nasty stuff in there. And I am not talking about a "comfort mask," I am talking about a full blown organic vapor mask with replaceable cartridges! Take care of yourself first.

You really do not need to remove all the chrome like Outlaw did. You can just rough up the surface and use a good primer. It will be fine. I have been running mine for one year with no problems.

Black rules!

Mojo_Risin · 05-31-2005, 09:26 PM

Just saw it today from down the street! I like!

John

outlaw27 · 05-31-2005, 09:41 PM

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Originally Posted by SC4Runner

What type of paint did you use?

I used the high quality rustoleum stuff...worked great.

Did you clear coat it too?

I used duplicolor sandable primer and dupli color black auto paint and yes i used clear coat.

96 runner did your paint come off of your wheels at all after you painted it, I'm kinda worried about the paint coming off of my wheels if do it.

outlaw27 · 05-31-2005, 09:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Mojo_Risin

Just saw it today from down the street! I like!

John

Thanks man, if you wanna paint yours i've got some experience now, haha.

<96 Runner> · 06-01-2005, 05:50 AM

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Originally Posted by outlaw27

96 runner did your paint come off of your wheels at all after you painted it, I'm kinda worried about the paint coming off of my wheels if do it.

Every now and then I get a nick or two. I just bust out the rattle can and touch it up. You can't even tell. My biggest problem has been the lugs, but those too can be touched up.

Personally, I would just go with anodized black lugs or leave them chrome.

As for the wheels, they have held up great!

Randomness · 06-02-2005, 06:29 PM

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Originally Posted by 96LtdYota

this thread has some major thread jacking... kinda funny...

Noob-jacking...

Bumper looks nice man! You did a good job.

05-30-2005, 04:56 PM	#1 (permalink)
outlaw27 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Thornton, CO/Fort Collins, CO Posts: 122	Finally painted my chrome bumper I've been reading every thread i could find on how to paint my chrome rear bumper and this weekend i finally did it. If anyone decides to do it, i think its really worth it. I've been planning on getting rid of the chrome forever and now my runner is all black. I'm impressed with how it came out and it was way worth it. Heres some pics of before, during, and after. http://community.webshots.com/album/357175383ijDDDf __________________ 1997 4runner SR5 3" OME 882 coils with N91 shocks, OME 891 rear coils, 2" RB body lift, 33/12.50 BFG at ko's, TJM T-15, Rocky Mtn Fab Sliders, Wet okole seat covers, Bushwacker Extend-a-Fender flares, and much more My updated 4runner page My Webshots Last edited by outlaw27 : 05-30-2005 at 05:22 PM.

05-30-2005, 05:54 PM	#2 (permalink)
getitdone Contributing Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Ft. Collins, Co Posts: 1,016	Now the wheels! __________________ Chris Fischer 3D 85 4Runner SR5 \| 33" BFG M/T on flat black rims \| Chevy springs \| Custom Grab cage with overhead cb mount \| Custom fabbed center console \| Freshly rebuilt axle with IFS hub/caliper swap \| Rock Sliders \| Lots more... In Colorado, Dig.

05-30-2005, 05:59 PM	#3 (permalink)
outlaw27 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Thornton, CO/Fort Collins, CO Posts: 122	I was thinking about it and i kinda want to paint all the wheel accept for the beadlock part __________________ 1997 4runner SR5 3" OME 882 coils with N91 shocks, OME 891 rear coils, 2" RB body lift, 33/12.50 BFG at ko's, TJM T-15, Rocky Mtn Fab Sliders, Wet okole seat covers, Bushwacker Extend-a-Fender flares, and much more My updated 4runner page My Webshots

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05-31-2005, 12:11 AM	#8 (permalink)
toyaholic Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: memphis, but los angeles temporarily Posts: 259	you dont need no exaust hangin out loud like that, get rid of it man.

05-31-2005, 12:12 AM	#9 (permalink)
toyaholic Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: memphis, but los angeles temporarily Posts: 259	maybe on a z-71 or somethin

05-31-2005, 12:14 AM	#10 (permalink)
toyaholic Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: memphis, but los angeles temporarily Posts: 259	no seriously, i need some real help. i have no interior, where should i start. how can i post pics of my piece.

05-31-2005, 12:57 AM	#11 (permalink)
83 toy Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Nor Cal. between sac and tahoo in the foothills. a little place called amador county Posts: 29	dude that tip is SO low no wonder its getting rock beaten. i would def. do something about that maybe tuck it up a lil more

05-31-2005, 06:02 PM	#12 (permalink)
outlaw27 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Thornton, CO/Fort Collins, CO Posts: 122	I chopped the tip off today, I had never moved it up from the body lift so thats y it chills so low. I think i'm gonna paint the wheels next weekend, i'm just trying to figure out what kind of paint i should use and whether or not I should leave the beadlock chrome. I think it will end up pretty nice __________________ 1997 4runner SR5 3" OME 882 coils with N91 shocks, OME 891 rear coils, 2" RB body lift, 33/12.50 BFG at ko's, TJM T-15, Rocky Mtn Fab Sliders, Wet okole seat covers, Bushwacker Extend-a-Fender flares, and much more My updated 4runner page My Webshots

05-31-2005, 06:31 PM	#13 (permalink)
96LtdYota Contributing Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Tuscaloosa, Al... ROLL TIDE!!! Posts: 1,557	nice bumper.... it looks as though it could be stock... this thread has some major thread jacking... kinda funny... __________________ Beaux Its injured...

05-31-2005, 06:43 PM	#14 (permalink)
SC4Runner Contributing Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: 5th Gen San Diegan, California Posts: 5,206	What type of paint did you use? I used the high quality rustoleum stuff...worked great. Did you clear coat it too? CAN SOMEONE HELP ME? I"VE LOST MY MIND WHERE DO I GO FOR GOOD MEDICNE? __________________ 1996 4x4 3.4L 4Runner on 35's 1966 FJ40 - SOA with stock springs, stock 1F motor, and a smelly tailpipe.

05-31-2005, 07:52 PM	#15 (permalink)
<96 Runner> Contributing Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Arizona Posts: 10,690	For those of you going the black route, please take note: Be sure to wear proper respiration when sanding chrome! There is some nasty stuff in there. And I am not talking about a "comfort mask," I am talking about a full blown organic vapor mask with replaceable cartridges! Take care of yourself first. You really do not need to remove all the chrome like Outlaw did. You can just rough up the surface and use a good primer. It will be fine. I have been running mine for one year with no problems. Black rules! __________________ Christian <>< My SC'd 4Runner's Profile My YouTube vids Last edited by <96 Runner> : 06-01-2005 at 05:49 AM.

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