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914World.com _ 914World Garage _ Black bumpers? Gloss vs. satin
Posted by: Bogaat Jul 2 2007, 10:22 AM
I have my bumpers and tin at the powder coaters. Obviously, gloss is going on the tin. I am also doing my gas tank. I can either go gloss or satin on the bumpers/engine grills. What do you guys think?
Posted by: faux916 Jul 2 2007, 10:30 AM
I will say Satin,but thats just me.
Posted by: xperu Jul 2 2007, 11:00 AM
I am planning to have my bumpers powder coated, but I have some dings filled with Bondo, do you know if the Bondo affects the power coat due to the temperature in the process.
Posted by: Bogaat Jul 2 2007, 11:04 AM
I am planning to have my bumpers powder coated, but I have some dings filled with Bondo, do you know if the Bondo affects the power coat due to the temperature in the process.
Not sure as mine are in great shape. They typically need to have everything completely stripped off: old paint, etc before they powder. All of my stuff is being blasted. Bondo wouldn't do so well. I would ask the coater. He may have a special filler to use.
Posted by: Bogaat Jul 2 2007, 11:06 AM
I will say Satin,but thats just me.
I am leaning towards satin, but gloss is so....shiny
Posted by: AZ914 Jul 2 2007, 11:10 AM
my .02 = satin
Posted by: MrKona Jul 2 2007, 11:15 AM
I am planning to have my bumpers powder coated, but I have some dings filled with Bondo, do you know if the Bondo affects the power coat due to the temperature in the process.
I had my rocker panels powder coated (satin, by the way). I asked the guy who did the powder coating about bondo and powder coating. He said there couldn't be any Bondo. He suggested that I take my bumpers to a pro and have them smoothed out by applying metal.
Posted by: blitZ Jul 2 2007, 11:23 AM
I painted mine flat black.
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Posted by: Blood red 914-6gt Jul 2 2007, 11:25 AM
Satin looks so much better on bumpers. One of the only things that you want to keep rather dull.
Posted by: KaptKaos Jul 2 2007, 03:25 PM
I painted mine flat black.
Posted by: Bogaat Jul 2 2007, 04:05 PM
So what about the engine grills. Satin too? Thanks for all of the feedback.
Posted by: George H. Jul 2 2007, 04:27 PM
I had mine done gloss, along with rockers and valences IMHO they look pretty good shiny 
Posted by: 9146986 Jul 2 2007, 06:27 PM
If it's going to be shiney then go with a chrome one. I like nice chrome bumpers.
As far as painted, my vote is for a satin finish. That's what I've used on all the cars I've done. I used the same paint for valances and the engine grills, the top, and the painted bumpers.
It's whatever makes you happy though.
To me the flat black just looks like it needs to be painted or either re-painted.
Posted by: Root_Werks Jul 2 2007, 06:37 PM
All exterior black trim should be satin. My 2cents.
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Posted by: type47fan Jul 3 2007, 12:47 AM
If it's going to be shiney then go with a chrome one. I like nice chrome bumpers.
As far as painted, my vote is for a satin finish. That's what I've used on all the cars I've done. I used the same paint for valances and the engine grills, the top, and the painted bumpers.
It's whatever makes you happy though.
To me the flat black just looks like it needs to be painted or either re-painted.
Flat black always looks like a primer coating to me.
Posted by: computers4kids Jul 3 2007, 02:02 AM
I vote for satin all the way around 
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Posted by: Blood red 914-6gt Jul 3 2007, 02:07 AM
Is that where the bumperettes are supposed to go? Mine are more toward the middle. Soon to be gone
Posted by: AZ914 Jul 3 2007, 09:26 AM
Is that where the bumperettes are supposed to go? Mine are more toward the middle. Soon to be gone
Yes, that is the proper position for the bumperettes on a 74 rear.
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