Steelcraft Bumper rust: what to do?

[CMOS]

Howdy All,

My Steelcraft bumper is showing surface rust already.

Thoughts on a refinish? Paint? Brush-on "Undercoat" of some type?

Thoughts?
CMOS

 

[Robertmangrum.rm]

Raptor coating works good. But really powder coating is the best solution for long term resolve.

 

[sgtsandman]

Howdy All,

My Steelcraft bumper is showing surface rust already.

Thoughts on a refinish? Paint? Brush-on "Undercoat" of some type?

Thoughts?
CMOS

I would take the bumper off and repaint the whole thing after giving it a good surface prep. It's the only way you are going to get the paint to match.

 

[CMOS]

I would take the bumper off and repaint the whole thing after giving it a good surface prep. It's the only way you are going to get the paint to match.

Paint match? It's black.


CMOS

 

[alwaysFlOoReD]

Sandblast and 2 part epoxy primer. I believe it comes in black too. If no epoxy then oil base paint/primer.

 

[sgtsandman]

Paint match? It's black.


CMOS

You will be surprised how many different shades and finishes are are in black.

 

[85_Ranger4x4]

I'd strip it and puff can it. Redo as required.

I am not a powder coat fan for bumper stuff. One rock ding and rust spreads like wildfire under the coating which is a pain to strip.

 

[CMOS]

I'd strip it and puff can it. Redo as required.

I am not a powder coat fan for bumper stuff. One rock ding and rust spreads like wildfire under the coating which is a pain to strip.

Puff can?



CMOS

 

[sgtsandman]

Puff can?



CMOS

That may be midwesternese for a rattle can.

 

[Blmpkn]

I'd use something like monstaliner.. something with a hardener. It can either be sprayed on for a smooth finish or they supply textured rollers for the traditional lumpy bumpy truck bed coat finish.

 

[JohnnyO]

Sandblast and powder coat or sandblast and coat with bedliner.
I assume it's powder coated already but get it done better than the manufacturer did.
I live in the northeast where every aftermarket bumper has big scabs of rust within three years.
Salt Life in PA:

 

[CMOS]

I have to say I'm a bit disappointed in the finish. Not quite 3 years in a non-salt environment?

I'm looking into the above options. Need to find a place that can do the sandblasting locally.

CMOS

 

[85_Ranger4x4]

That may be midwesternese for a rattle can.