street

I just bought a new front bumper from certifit for $110 for my 2004 Chevy Express 3500 but it comes primed grey and ready for paint. Should I paint it myself with spray paint cans or should I take it to a body shop for a simple spray?

If You recommend painting it myself, should I go with Rustoleium rust preventer spray paint or regular metal paint and spray clear coat? I'm a newb here and know nothing about paint besides house paint.

You advise would be appreciated.

extremeadventurer

If you had the extra money, it's best to leave the professionals to do the job. But if you really intend to paint it yourself, use Rustoleum.

canucklehead

I would phone around for prices. Car paint is harder and more durable than rattle can paint.....If you do paint it yourself.....do like 5 or more light coats and let it cure for a couple weeks......it takes a long time for the rattle can paint to fully harden....

street

I just took the bumper to a chevy dealer body shop, they will paint it for $100.

dberladyn

Good call. I would have been the idiot that attempted to paint it himself only to regret it later.

You know, this is why I actually prefer black paint over chrome veneer. You can simply paint them again.

canucklehead

I painted my boat trailer with rustoleum spray. It took weeks to cure but once it did its been fairly decent. A flat black home job would be okay if cost was a factor.....