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Title: bumper paint
Post by: doneagle on March 13, 2011, 05:41:22 PM
                    HI      IOWA EAGLE  and I  was  talking about bumpers .To paint or not to paint .the wagon looks good chrome and sx4 looks good both ways ..I E  I saw a sx4 the other day that was silver with black flairs and bumpers .it did look good   i was surprised so how good it looked and  it had a red pin stripe front to back ..IOWA  you were right about that . but I don't know how it would look on a wagon ??............DON
Title: Re: bumper paint
Post by: shanebo on March 14, 2011, 12:38:01 AM
It looks real sharp on a wagon!! Iv seen one in that color combination before. If I recall correctly it was a Sport cuz it had the blacked out trim. Black and silver sure look good together and a red pinstripe really makes those colors pop!! The only thing is though the interior would almost have to  be black or grey to look right.

...You thinking of doin a a color change on your Eagle Don?

Title: Re: bumper paint
Post by: shanebo on March 14, 2011, 12:42:53 AM
Oh yeah ;D...I was also going to ask you if you know of any good paints that work well on plastic trim....I repainted an 82 I had and within a year the paint was flaking off the plastic trim.

thanx,
shane
Title: Re: bumper paint
Post by: doneagle on March 14, 2011, 01:56:01 AM
                 HI      Oh yes my 84   Is white  with dark blue .I want to go with silver with Britte blue .I want to start with white base cote over the primer then silver with a blue tent .real lite .let it dry and then do the blue on the lower part of the car ..its already blue and white in side .haven't got that lined out yet.  the 82 comes first it has seniority on the outher two .I will look up the name of the paint i use for palates.................Don
Title: Re: bumper paint
Post by: IowaEagle on March 14, 2011, 03:53:28 PM
The red accent stripe was found on all Sport models except those painted red.  They left their accents silver.
Title: Re: bumper paint
Post by: shanebo on March 14, 2011, 09:52:05 PM
Thats gonna look sharp Don!!! And thanks for lookin into that paint for me!!;D

Title: Re: bumper paint
Post by: doneagle on March 14, 2011, 11:44:56 PM
                          HI   Shane the paint is Color Spray all purpose Enamel....it says works on every thing  and it has for me          I put it on a interior over 10 years ago and it still looks good today no peal  ..............Don             
Title: Re: bumper paint
Post by: doneagle on March 14, 2011, 11:53:42 PM
           I forgot to tell you where I got it   I-E   Is going to love this   W$$$ M$$$  I hope you know that store good luck with the paint ...................Don
Title: Re: bumper paint
Post by: shanebo on March 15, 2011, 12:40:21 AM
Thanks Don!!
Title: Re: bumper paint
Post by: IowaEagle on March 15, 2011, 06:16:17 AM
I was there yesterday Don.  But not for paint.  Work related.  Will have to look next time I am there.  Was it in the auto section or the paint section?
Title: Re: bumper paint
Post by: doneagle on March 15, 2011, 08:36:19 AM
            HI    It was in the paint section
Title: Re: bumper paint
Post by: IowaEagle on March 15, 2011, 01:57:13 PM
Thanks Don.
Title: Re: bumper paint
Post by: doneagle on March 15, 2011, 06:15:45 PM
          HI    I have a soft bristle brush about 5 inches long .just fit in your hand .I used Dawn and warm water..I washed both sides good .the Dawn gets out all the Grace and oil out. rinse good and let dry .you canuse a fine primer or not .I did a test piece first to see how it would turn out .and it turned out ok ..put on a lite coat .let it get tacky and put on another coat ...then i put on another coat final  let dry... its enamel so don't put anything on it for like 30 days then its allmost like open       I cant think of the word you know.............Don
Title: Re: bumper paint
Post by: doneagle on March 15, 2011, 06:26:45 PM
ON the primer I did not do the primer .if you do you have to sand .the highs and lows start to look A like if you want to keep the natural look don't primer
Title: Re: bumper paint
Post by: amc78concord on March 16, 2011, 01:21:58 PM
Quote from: IowaEagle on March 14, 2011, 03:53:28 PM
The red accent stripe was found on all Sport models except those painted red.  They left their accents silver.
You could also get a Black SX/4 with a white accent stripe.  My friend's red SX/4 also has his that are white.

Black with white:
(http://i902.photobucket.com/albums/ac224/amc78concord/BlackSX4.jpg)

Red with white:
(http://i902.photobucket.com/albums/ac224/amc78concord/RedSX4.jpg)
Title: Re: bumper paint
Post by: IowaEagle on March 16, 2011, 09:11:53 PM
All the red ones I have seen used the standard "chrome" inserts.  Never have seen a factory black one, but guessing they are the same way.
Title: Re: bumper paint
Post by: shanebo on March 17, 2011, 12:49:56 AM
Id love to have one of those in my garage!!
Title: Re: bumper paint
Post by: doneagle on March 17, 2011, 11:16:23 AM
Quote from: shanebo on March 17, 2011, 12:49:56 AM
Id love to have one of those in my garage!!

                    HI      Me to I don't know witch one I like both ...look at the bumpers oh yes the bumpers see how good they look perfect blind .Like I sad I like both  but I think I will go black. or maybe red................Don



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Title: Re: bumper paint
Post by: maddog on March 17, 2011, 09:07:07 PM
i would love to have one as well as a garage. ;D
Title: Re: bumper paint
Post by: shanebo on March 17, 2011, 10:43:24 PM
If i had the choice Id have to go with the black one...but even if it was pink id still take it 8)
Title: Re: bumper paint
Post by: doneagle on March 18, 2011, 12:14:37 AM
Quote from: maddog on March 17, 2011, 09:07:07 PM
i would love to have one as well as a garage. ;D


                   HI I know about the garage I was 34 wen I got ny first garage 24by24 after it was up Alli could say is its to small  .....and Shane it doesant mater what color  it is if it looked like that we would take it ...Don
Title: Re: bumper paint
Post by: shanebo on March 19, 2011, 01:04:10 AM
So true!! ;D
Title: Re: bumper paint
Post by: doneagle on March 21, 2011, 03:56:54 PM
Quote from: amc78concord on March 16, 2011, 01:21:58 PM
Quote from: IowaEagle on March 14, 2011, 03:53:28 PM
The red accent stripe was found on all Sport models except those painted red.  They left their accents silver.
You could also get a Black SX/4 with a white accent stripe.  My friend's red SX/4 also has his that are white.

Black with white:
(http://i902.photobucket.com/albums/ac224/amc78concord/BlackSX4.jpg)

Red with white:
(http://i902.photobucket.com/albums/ac224/amc78concord/RedSX4.jpg)

                       HI    Do you see how good the bumper on the black one looks ..........Don
Title: Re: bumper paint
Post by: shanebo on March 22, 2011, 01:52:02 AM
I really like that painted bumper look....Ive always been fond of the sport models for that reason.
Title: Re: bumper paint
Post by: doneagle on March 22, 2011, 11:58:32 AM

              HI   I did not like It at first but the more I look the more I like It........I guess It has to grow on you.
                    My black cat was helping me type . You should of seen what she wrote bad girl ...Don
                                                                    She Is 15 years old or young ?
Title: Re: bumper paint
Post by: doneagle on March 22, 2011, 12:15:38 PM
Quote from: shanebo on March 17, 2011, 10:43:24 PM
If i had the choice Id have to go with the black one...but even if it was pink id still take it 8)
Hay  Shane I will give you first pick  eather  way we are both wieners .....Don
Title: Re: bumper paint
Post by: shanebo on March 23, 2011, 01:23:06 AM
Thats mighty generous of you Don!! ;D I think ill take that black one off your hands ;D...Well.. on the other hand maybe Id better not, It would just break poor Gingers heart seeing me in that geogeous Sx4...Id better get her fixed up and feelin pretty before I go bringing home other Eagles :rotfl:
Title: Re: bumper paint
Post by: IowaEagle on March 23, 2011, 06:32:53 AM
I might be wrong but I think AMC actually clad the bumpers in some kind of black material as the finish is extremely durable.  To include multiple deer proof.
Title: Re: bumper paint
Post by: doneagle on March 23, 2011, 07:09:08 AM


          HI        I was wandering if was black chrome .. I like the end capsthey mate up so neat KO....
                      shane your passing up brand new sx/4 better think about that more .......................Don
Title: Re: bumper paint
Post by: amc78concord on March 23, 2011, 06:11:33 PM
Quote from: teneagle on March 23, 2011, 07:09:08 AM
I was wandering if was black chrome
Nope there never was black chrome for any Eagle. All were the standard silver, or red and white for special Sport SX/4's
Title: Re: bumper paint
Post by: doneagle on March 23, 2011, 08:14:28 PM
Quote from: amc78concord on March 23, 2011, 06:11:33 PM
Quote from: teneagle on March 23, 2011, 07:09:08 AM
I was wandering if was black chrome
Nope there never was black chrome for any Eagle. All were the standard silver, or red and white for special Sport SX/4's
HI   Robert  haven't  heard from you in a wile .I did not make my self clear I was talking about the
                       bumpers  about how good they looked black then I came back the black chrome...some times you have to read betwin the lines sorry about that ...........Don
Title: Re: bumper paint
Post by: amc78concord on March 26, 2011, 09:18:39 AM
Quote from: teneagle on March 23, 2011, 08:14:28 PM
Quote from: amc78concord on March 23, 2011, 06:11:33 PM
Quote from: teneagle on March 23, 2011, 07:09:08 AM
I was wandering if was black chrome
Nope there never was black chrome for any Eagle. All were the standard silver, or red and white for special Sport SX/4's
HI   Robert  haven't  heard from you in a wile .I did not make my self clear I was talking about the
                       bumpers  about how good they looked black then I came back the black chrome...some times you have to read betwin the lines sorry about that ...........Don
Oh...  ;D Sorry lol    Carry on then  ::)  ;)
Title: Re: bumper paint
Post by: doneagle on March 26, 2011, 10:05:31 AM

[/quote] Nope there never was black chrome for any Eagle. All were the standard silver, or red and white for special Sport SX/4's
[/quote]
                HI   Robert  haven't  heard from you in a wile .I did not make my self clear I was talking about the
                      bumper's about how good they looked black then I came back the black chrome...some times you have to read betwin the lines sorry about that ...........Don
[/quote] Oh...  ;D Sorry lol    Carry on then  ::)  ;)
[/quote]
               HI       LOL   I  did...................Don