pilotblake Posted September 28, 2009 Share Posted September 28, 2009 Brown van santa is bringing me my new winch bumper hopefully tomorrow morning. I was curious to what the suggested paint or covering is. I have access to a place that powder coats, but then if it scratches off I have issues right? My other choice is the duplicolor or whatever brand o'reillys sells truck bed coating in a spray can. This is what I sprayed my rollbar with and I like the texture and look. Plus this would allow me to make quick touchups when it gets scratched :dunno: . Other question is on bare metal do you recommend some sort of metal etching primer or just basic automotive primer? I have painted things for years without any real consideration to it, but was curious what was the best route since it will be abused and tested. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1990 Pioneer 4x4 Posted September 28, 2009 Share Posted September 28, 2009 If I had to do it again, I would go with something like LineX, Rhino Liner or knock off brand. With all the rocks and road dare that hits the front bumper, it is hard to keep it covered. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
offroader461 Posted September 28, 2009 Share Posted September 28, 2009 Home Depot/Lowes----hammered black rutoleum paint....used it on my bumper/rollbar and it looks great and hasn't faded yet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pilotblake Posted September 29, 2009 Author Share Posted September 29, 2009 Came out pretty good . Now who wants to give me a winch. :brows: :brows: Before Shot: After Shot: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonny878 Posted September 29, 2009 Share Posted September 29, 2009 The bumper looks great. Who did you order it from and how much did it cost? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrailReadyMJ Posted September 30, 2009 Share Posted September 30, 2009 Looks good, did you go with the duplicolor? I usually use that stuff myself. No matter what you use, it will come off when you hit a rock. But at least that stuff is real easy to touch up with. If you just spray it over a gouge, it pretty much levels itself out to blend right in. PS. Why the extra steering stabilizer/rock magnet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pilotblake Posted September 30, 2009 Author Share Posted September 30, 2009 Yeah i went with the duplicolor, if for no other reason that it dries so fast. I think I got this thing delivered then quickly cleaned up a few areas with a grinder and had it painted and on in an hour. I have next to no patience. My roll bar has the duplicolor truck bed coating on it, and I carry a can of the paint and when it gets scratched i just throw down another layer. Keep it simple. The steering stabilizer(s) were added with some other updates after I had a death wobble incident at highway speed. Now I leave it on mainly out of fear. If I am doing any heavy wheeling it comes off pretty easy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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