Painting bumper

[caveman017]

Is there an inexpensive way to paint a new bumper? My current one on my 97 camry is cracked, and I can get a replacment from a store here, but it is flat black, and my car is glossy black.

Also, can I fit a 00-01 bumper/grill on my 97 camry? I love the look of the grill on the 4.5

[PortugalFocus]

To do the 4.5 swap, I think you need the grille, bumper, headlights and parking lights.

Duplicolor makes OE matching paint in a rattle can. You could try lights scuff with a ScotchBrite pad, then primer and shoot with the spray can. I'd pull the old one off and test it on that one. Then try on the new one.

I bought my camry wrecked in the front. I put all new sheet metal on the front end and honestly the grey bumper doesn't bother me. I'll wait until I find a used one in the yard.

[DFBonnett]

Originally Posted by caveman017

Is there an inexpensive way to paint a new bumper? My current one on my 97 camry is cracked, and I can get a replacment from a store here, but it is flat black, and my car is glossy black.

I did the rear bumper on my daughter's Mitsu with primer, color, and clearcoat from www.paintscratch.com . Color match was dead on.
FWIW
YMMV

[Hajoca]

Be sure to get flex primer / plastic primer.

Wash with vinegar after scuffing.