Paint stripping, DIY or leave it to the experts?

[Linus Van Pelt 0]

After my recent blowout (and colliding with a kerb), I could really use a new front bumper. I've managed to source one from a breakers, but it's in the wrong colour (red).

 

I've got some quotes for getting it sprayed up, but it sounds like it's costing a wee bit more than I'd like as it would also involve taking all the existing paint off before respraying.

 

Anyone know if I can do this bit myself to save the pennies and if so how?

 

Cheers!

 

DtM.

[dazzyvr6 0]

why would the want to remove all the old red paint?unless its in a really bad way,they would normally just give it a quick rub down,primer it then spray it in your colour

[JT 0]

i would just give it a good sanding down youself use a nice fine grade and just get them to spray over the top should'nt cost to much :D

[Linus Van Pelt 0]

why would the want to remove all the old red paint?

 

...they were talking about the old paint bleeding through the new...

 

...are they having a laugh?

 

DtM.

[dazzyvr6 0]

if they sealed the paint then it wouldnt come through