[JZ2001XJ]

I may be repainting my 2001 XJ Sport in the spring and I am thinking of painting the Bumper ends and door moldings body tone. Does anyone have any experience in this? Will it work if they are primered? The sport bumper ends have texture to them and I don't want that to show through the paint, I want them to look like they do on the Classic or Limited. Will I be able to? Or will I have to find ends and moldings from a Classic or Limited. Thanks!

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Steel Blue 2001 XJ Sport, 58k mi, Ravine wheels w/ Firestone Destinations

[JeepCj578]

are they plastic molds. Cause if so u can get paint that flexes

[JZ2001XJ]

They are the plastic molds, would I have to primer them in paint that flexes? I would want the moldings to get sprayed at the same time as the rest of the car would get sprayed to ensure they would be the exact same tone and plus It'd just be easier.

[jay55]

You would need to use some "Plastic adhesion promoter". Usually available in aerosol or spray-able from anywhere that sells automotive paint. Clean the plastic well using plastic cleaner or I always just use a wax and grease remover. Scuff the parts with a grey or red scotch brite pad. Clean them again, tack them, and spray on the adhesion promoter. Most can be top coated directly but if its a lighter color I would prime it as well. Most good quality paints have enough flex to them you shouldn't have a problem.

[JZ2001XJ]

Thanks alot! I may have the whole car reshot in the spring but i will probably do what you have told me before I send it to get painted and have them spray the parts body tone. Thanks for your help!!

[Low98Dime]

If you don't want the texture to show then you're going to have to sand it off, start with like 220 and go up to about a 400 grit paper until the texture is gone, clean it well with a degreaser (dish soap works well) then spray on the adhesion promoter(special primer for plastic.) Then after that has had proper dry time put on a coat of high build primer, do at least 2 coats and wetsand with 800 grit sandpaper between coats. After this you are ready for base and clear coat, do at least 2 light basecoats (id do 3) of color then at least 3 coats of clear. This will give you a high-quality long-lasting shine and smooth look. A nice cut and buff will make it shine like no other.

[Wearingthin]

I used Krylon fusion.


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[jumpthecurbjeep]

I have been thinking of doing the same thing can you post some more pics?

[Wearingthin]

this is the only other one i have right now, if you want I can get some more in the morning