Color matching grille AND bumper with pics

[Matthew Starr]

I used Dupli-Color Import Auto Paint and black is an easy color to match. I sanded the grille and bumper which sanding the bumper is actually a bad idea. Since it's plastic the sand paper leaves grooves that are hard to get out. I've put 3 coats on and there's still scratches. Here's a funny pic of what a 4Runner looks like with no grille and bumper. I'll post more pics soon.

 

[Matthew Starr]

BEFORE

 

[TOPSECRETTUNDRA]

What grit sandpaper did you use? Painting plastic is tricky....

 

[Matthew Starr]

What grit sandpaper did you use? Painting plastic is tricky....

400. I know that was a bad idea. i have 100 super fine so im gonna sand it all off get primer and try again

 

[3rdgengrog]

for final sanding try a 600 grit wet/dry sand paper. first dry then soak a piece in water for about 5 min and use that.

 

[Stick Figure]

hit it w/ a filler primer, that will help out a little bit.

 

[hepcat87]

if your gonna sand it you might wanna use 6-800 grit and when your finished use 1200 wet paper