how to paint rubber (not plastic) bumpers

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PostPosted: Thu Sep 14, 2017 5:54 am
I have a saab with rubber front and rear bumpers.

I have scuffed them back with p320 and applied flex filler to the areas that need it.

what can I use to prime and topcoat it?

I am in australia and really were only allowed to spray acrylic products in our backyards.

any thoughts/ ideas muchly appreciated

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PostPosted: Sat Sep 16, 2017 5:06 pm
You need a good adhesion promoter and then epoxy primer.
Treat it just like plastic as far as prep before paint.
The paint itself may need a good flex additive.
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PostPosted: Sat Sep 16, 2017 6:20 pm
:goodpost: most rubber bumpers don't bend that much and if hit by something it usually damages the paint its self not from flexing to much.
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PostPosted: Sun Sep 17, 2017 6:01 am
thanks guys

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