Service Procedure: Overview
Plastic Bumper Cover Preparation1. Clean the surface with appropriate prep material
2. Abrade the surface using materials recommended by your paint supplier
3. Clean the surface with appropriate prep material
4. Apply appropriate sealer/primer
The mold release agent can be brought to the surface by tempering the plastic at 140°F for 45 minutes. Allow the bumper cover to cool completely before cleaning.
The chart indicates which cover, polyurethane (PUR) or polypropylene (PP), is used on each model.
The bumper cover can be identified by the letters PUR or PP stamped on the back of the cover.
The procedures and appropriate materials for each paint vendor is attached for your reference. If you should have any difficulty obtaining materials, following the published procedure or are unable to obtain a proper refinish you can contact the paint refinish companies' technical assistance number listed.