Best paint for bumper trim

[netcsk]

I'm talking about the trim that runs on the face of the euro/diving board bumpers. I just got some euro bumps and would like to clean them up (wet sand and such). What is the best process to clean these up?
Thanks

[Jand3rson]

Best paint to use is SEM Trim Paint. Matches perfectly to most trim, and is sold at most automotive paint stores.

[KenC]

Well the SEM paint will match in colour well, however, being on the front of your car it will chip rather easily/quickly.

[MR 325]

Well the SEM paint will match in colour well, however, being on the front of your car it will chip rather easily/quickly.

My iS lip is painted with SEM trim paint and has held up really well actually.

[netcsk]

thanks guys.. Any need to primer or anything first?

[Dave]

My iS lip is painted with SEM trim paint and has held up really well actually.

[ptownTSI]

SEM makes special bumper paint too i think. has plasticizers so it doesnt get 'hard' like regular paint.

[clavinZERO]

SEM makes special bumper paint too i think. has plasticizers so it doesnt get 'hard' like regular paint.

does SEM make that flexible kind in a SATIN finish? I know they have the glossy stuff.

[silverfbimmer]

so does the plastic need to be sanded at all? I am interested in painting mine

[Jand3rson]

so does the plastic need to be sanded at all? I am interested in painting mine

You could give it a light sanding if you want to, to give it a little more adhesion power, but it's really not needed, SEM is forumlated to stick very well. I just cleaned my plastic trim really well with soap and water, then wiped it down with acetone, and painted.

[RobertK]

Dupli-Color makes a good bumper paint as well. You can usually find it at Pep Boys or Auto Zone. It also has a good flex agent in for good rubber or plastic adhesion.

[backtrail69]

I used dupont satin black all over my car from the spray can and it is alittle bit cheaper than SEM but just as good quality. I havent had any problems with either SEM or Dupont products at all.