Did a little bumper repair in my new shop.

[tuscarora dave]

Hi all, Been pretty busy so haven't had much time for posting lately. I detailed this redfire metallic Pontiac Grand Am SE a few weeks ago for the office manager at the Bus and Van Sales company that I rent my shop from. Here's a picture of her leaving with her freshly polished car after the detail.

http://i528.photobucket.com/albums/dd323/tuscaroradave/Bumper%20repair/042.jpg

Take notice to the rock chips in the front bumper on the driver's side, too bad because the rest of the car turned out really nice, in fact she was ecstatic when she saw my finished work. Well...fast forward a week or so and she comes in to work very upset that a trash can (plastic with wheels) blew right out in front of her car as she was traveling at full speed on the interstate highway. She was very upset about it so I told her that it's just a bumper and that she could send it out to a body shop or I could do the work right there in my shop for about the same price. Here's the damage that the trash can did.

http://i528.photobucket.com/albums/dd323/tuscaroradave/Bumper%20repair/050.jpg
http://i528.photobucket.com/albums/dd323/tuscaroradave/Bumper%20repair/051.jpg

After a lot of sanding, feather edging, priming, sanding, priming, sanding etc.

http://i528.photobucket.com/albums/dd323/tuscaroradave/Bumper%20repair/006.jpg

Figured while I was at it, it would be a good time to take care of all of those unsightly rock chips on the other side too. Again...after a bunch of sanding, priming, sanding, spot putty, sanding, priming, sanding, priming, sanding etc.

http://i528.photobucket.com/albums/dd323/tuscaroradave/Bumper%20repair/052.jpg

A few cans of PPG paint code matched automotive paint, a few cans of UV protective clear coat (the high dollar stuff) and a bit of experience and skill in painting things...

http://i528.photobucket.com/albums/dd323/tuscaroradave/Bumper%20repair/055.jpg
http://i528.photobucket.com/albums/dd323/tuscaroradave/Bumper%20repair/061.jpg
http://i528.photobucket.com/albums/dd323/tuscaroradave/Bumper%20repair/063.jpg

Not too bad for a detailer right?...

Thanks for looking, TD

[feds27]

Great job. Rattle cans?

[tuscarora dave]

Thanks..Yep, they mix up the rattle cans right there if you bring the paint code.

[feds27]

Impressive. The prep is the hardest part, right?

[Rsurfer]

Awesome, how many total hours spent?

[rider9195]

I would say real good! I would be scared to do anything even close to that. Props to you my friend!

[tuscarora dave]

Impressive. The prep is the hardest part, right?
Well, I'd say the prep is the most tedious part. Using lots of Prep-Sol and using it the right way is also something that is often over looked. You can't possibly work too clean when doing this stuff. Really though, all parts of a job like this requires patience, experience and proper technique to pull off correctly. All of which I picked up working in a body shop when I was in my twenties. Thanks

Awesome, how many total hours spent?
Thanks, I think about 8 hours start to finish actual working time. It tied up my shop for 2 1/2 days though.

I would say real good! I would be scared to do anything even close to that. Props to you my friend!
Thanks, it was actually pretty fun to do and the reaction from the owner was priceless.

[tuscarora dave]

If you notice there's one fog light missing, it's in a clamp with some impact resistant super glue bonding/curing and will be reinstalled in a few days.

[Setec Astronomy]

OMG fantastic!

[Vegas Transplant]

Mad skills TD:xyxthumbs:

[tuscarora dave]

OMG fantastic!
I love this reply ^^^ Thanks!! That makes me feel pretty good.

Mad skills TD:xyxthumbs:
Thanks a million VT!! Now you see why I was at the paint supply recently to learn all about the Meguiar's demo. http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/off-topic/49565-attended-maguiar-s-factory-demo-today-2.html

[ralliartjuggalo]

awsome job that looks better than new!

[ihaveacamaro]

All I have to say is teach me. lol

[Bradmerritt]

Hey I have the same car and same problems what did u do take all paint off and respray it with a can or gun

[BobbyG]

Holy smokes Dave!!

That's a whole lot more then impressive, it came out absolutely gorgeous!! WOW.... :dblthumb2:

I like the way you stripped and sanded everything down and brought it up from the primer cast....Man that's IMPRESSIVE!! :props: