Well as some of you are aware, our nice cars "develope" some nicks and scratches that only the Gods and Deviants of Society understand the cause and reasons. My rear bumper which was spotless 2 years ago had over "23" paint defects on it. 9 of which are very deep scars. Most of them are from the above mentioned hitting my car while parked. Jealousy rears iteslf in many ways. So I decided to redo the rear bumper. I picked up an extra rear bumper from GS4will so that the GS would not be down and I could take my time.
Here are some pics. Color is factory Lexus Pearl white.
Car is gorgeous once again.
Thanks GS4will for the bumper. Front will be done shortly.
FYI: If you have never painted before, dont use your Lexus as a test bed.

 

Primered and ready to paint.
Below, GS waiting for new rear end.

 

Ready to install. After installation is when I wetsanded to get the gloss.

 

Wetsanded, cut,polished, waxed, and buffed.

 

Finished product. Paint used- 1 pint base, 3/4 pint pearl, 1 quart clear. Misc. $110.00
Only problem is now the bumper looks better than the rest of the car since I wetsnaded to a glass smooth finish. So I suppose I will wetsand the rest of the car shortly to eliminate the slight factory orange peel. Front bumper to follow due to scrathes on it. Thought about the TTE lip but it is too low. Still contemplating side skirts. Just looking for something that is "none-ricey".
Once again thanks GS4will

 

PP...man, i have to visit your "shop" ..oops, i mean garage some day...to me, you are like the host of "too/Mod time"....except you do not break a tool like tim allen or start a fire..great job nice to see that my blk spare bumper come to life under your touch..now how about showing me how to install the tranny cooler?..promise i will bring food and beer....you like chinese, pizza, or anything, you name it...

 

forgot one thing..where did you picked up those bendix IQ break pads? was $50/set(r+l) for the front?

 

PP,

That is some excellent work you have there. I have to agree with Will, your garage is more equipped than normal shop. All you need is a dynojet to complete it.

Will,

Let me know next time you are gonna visit him. I'll bring some XL PaPa John's.

 

Great job! There's probably no better feeling than a nice DIY. I'm guessing you've had some experience with painting???