Well I am about to paint my 89' DX Hatch, just repaint it the stock color...
I was browsing aroundthe EF pictures and i started to see cars that looked like there side trim and bumpers were completely painted. So my question to you guys is, how do i prep my plasitic side trime to paint it??? Also i have the entirely plactic/rubber/whatever theyare bumpers i want them to be painted the same color as the car, so should i replace the bumpers with 4th gen painted ones, or paint my current ones???
Thanks

 

Use plastic prep, to clean these parts instead of using wax and grease remover. then use a scothcbrite to scuff the parts. use plastic prep again to get it really clean. some companies also offer a plastic sealer so use that if you wish. tack rag it, then paint it using an adhesion promoter and flex agent. This tip is for people with experience in painting cars or using PROFESSIONAL methods.

If you have no experience at all, take it to the shop. That's what they're there for. They should also waranty the job so you have nothing to worry about.

If you plan on using spray cans, please just drive your car in the lake or something.