wrapping bumpers

[1naast]

as it says in title, i have a 2005 cadddy tdi in white, with the common grey bumpers, was just wondering if they could be wrapped instead of painting them as i hear there a nightmare to paint? has any 1 had this done? cheers

[chezzy71]

why would they be a nightmare to paint... my paint fella didnt stuggle at all with mine...

[albie]

Any decent painter will be able to paint them no prob at all mate,
Where are you. ?

[1naast]

am near inverness, just heard on the great vine that the original bumpers were a nightmare to get paint to stick to so wondered if wrapping would work and be a slightly cheaper option, plus might not chip so easy?

[albie]

No mate if the painter knows what he's doin there will be no issues painting the bumpers,
If you were closer to me I'd get my painter to do them for you, he paints for the local BMW dealer and is spot on, find a good body shop and you'll be fine

[dooka]

Any plastic is a nightmare to paint if not prepped properly, although most problems happen at a later date when the paint chips and peels off..

It is all in the prep when painting plastics. I usually prep myself and get my paint guys to just paint with base and clear..

[1naast]

thats why i was thinking about wrapping them to stop the peeling later, i wouldnt be painting myself so wouldnt no if it was a good job till a while later when it starts peeling

[sas-1991]

Highly doubt wrapping plastic bumpers with the texture on it, is not going to stick at all?

[gjseb]

Highly doubt wrapping plastic bumpers with the texture on it, is not going to stick at all?

also I would say that the texture would show through over time

[mkvanman]

As far as I know the bumpers gotta be painted for the vinyl wrap to adhere, got told this a while back by a Graphics Co that I deliver for.

[gjseb]

that's a good point would probably have to be primed off some sort

[Nicmenicnic]

Nope ......needs to be a gloss paint finish to get vinyl to stick .....

[1naast]

ah i see looks like i'll be painting the bumpers then cheers for the responses guys

[dozz]

Nope ......needs to be a gloss paint finish to get vinyl to stick .....

Not true, you can buy vinyl that will stick to a brick wall

[Nicmenicnic]

Not true, you can buy vinyl that will stick to a brick wall

correct.....
but try wrapping a bumper with it..........