Sanding Lacquer Peel

sikelsh · 18th February 2013, 13:36

Does anyone know if you can sand lacquer peel off the bumper and then reapply? or is it just a disaster waiting to happen if I try this?

The paint on my bumper is in good fettle, but the bumper looks like ginger who's spent too long in the sun

Thanks
Simon

Adam A · 18th February 2013, 14:30

Yes - it is possible (I've actually done it on my O/S wing).
Final effect will not be any close to full professional respray, but worth a try

You need to be VEEEEEERY gentle with sanding, as colour base is very thin.

Adam A · 18th February 2013, 14:33

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wgCGgmlsK3I

E_T_V · 18th February 2013, 19:19

If it is a solid colour then it is possible if you are careful. With a metallic or pearlescent colour then sanding it will mar the colour so you are usually best off carefully scraping the laquer back to good, and then seal the edge with clear laquer and a brush then re-laquer the panel. It won't look fantastic, but usually better than sanding metallic.

1gp · 18th February 2013, 20:14

Quote:

Originally Posted by Adam A

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wgCGgmlsK3I

OH MY GOD...

Mark2000cc · 18th February 2013, 21:40

Got to say that looks rubbish!

sikelsh · 18th February 2013, 21:58

I must admit, halfway through I thought OMG but towards the end, as a make do, he didn't do too badly.

It just feels wrong taking sandpaper to it, I may need a few pints before hand, should I decide to do it.

It's a flat red, so can't imagine it behind that hard

gulp!

Simon

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18th February 2013, 21:58	#7
sikelsh This is my second home MGF Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Boston Posts: 4,865 Thanks: 123 Thanked 281 Times in 178 Posts	I must admit, halfway through I thought OMG but towards the end, as a make do, he didn't do too badly. It just feels wrong taking sandpaper to it, I may need a few pints before hand, should I decide to do it. It's a flat red, so can't imagine it behind that hard gulp! Simon __________________ Si Kelsh

18th February 2013, 14:30	#2
Adam A Newbie Rover 75 Club Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Worcester Posts: 22 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Yes - it is possible (I've actually done it on my O/S wing). Final effect will not be any close to full professional respray, but worth a try You need to be VEEEEEERY gentle with sanding, as colour base is very thin.

18th February 2013, 14:33	#3
Adam A Newbie Rover 75 Club Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Worcester Posts: 22 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wgCGgmlsK3I

18th February 2013, 19:19	#4
E_T_V Loves to post MG ZT-T Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Scunthorpe Posts: 423 Thanks: 8 Thanked 9 Times in 9 Posts	If it is a solid colour then it is possible if you are careful. With a metallic or pearlescent colour then sanding it will mar the colour so you are usually best off carefully scraping the laquer back to good, and then seal the edge with clear laquer and a brush then re-laquer the panel. It won't look fantastic, but usually better than sanding metallic.