Special paint

[UKPhilTR7]

I am looking to spray my bumper and the headlight surrounds to give them a nearly new look but durable at the same time.

I want to keep them black, but it will be for plastic and rubber and not scratch easy.

Can anyone recommend any good paints for this which I can use to make them look like new again and which are very durable?

[FI Spyder]

Mine still look new so haven't had to do anything to them yet except use Auto Glym Bumper Care on them. For the Integra I got a aerosol can of Honda Bumper Paint from my local Auto Paint specialist (that supplies auto paint to the industry and the home DIY enthusiast). I would see if you have that type of supplier in your area and see what he carries and what his recommendations are. I haven't tried it yet but if you indeed have to "paint" them you have to take any silicone off the bumper (which other restorers use) with acetone and scrub with a scotch pad so you get a silicone free surface so the paint will stick.

- - -TR7 Spider - - - 1978 Spitfire- - - - 1976 Spitfire - - 1988 Tercel 4X4 - Kali on Integra - 1991 Integra - Yellow TCT

[darrellw]

This article is about MGB bumpers, but if you want to go the whole nine yards in restoring them, the process would be the same:

http://www.mgexp.com/article/rb-repair.html

Darrell Walker
66 TR4A IRS-SC CTC67956L
81 TR8 SATPZ458XBA406206
Vancouver, WA, USA

[TRJIMBO]

look up PlastX range of paints. Ebay your best bet

[Orange Rag]

I bought "Detail Doctor instant Restore" (as seen on TV).
It's the best product I've used on plastic and rubber bumpers.
I put it on in the spring and again when I put the car away in the fall.
You use very little so a 8 oz bottle will last years!
Gives it a satin like finish not wet and shiny.
Got it at Walmart in the states very cheap as I remember.
I guess it results would depend on the condition of the bumpers in the first place but worth a try.