Paint parts?

What are the proper steps to painting the rear bumper end caps to colormatch? I know it plastic so what special primer used so it adhere better???

I have the base paint and clear what else???

 

Bring it to a paint shop it'll save you future headaches, dollars, and finish will be better.

 

I was quoted 200 just for the small part

 

Unless you have all of the spray equipment and knowledge to complete the job then yes $200 is a bit much. If you have to ask which primer to use then I'm going to assume this job will turn out semi-ok.

I'm all for DIY but sometimes it's best to let the pros take care of certain things.

 

It only a small part, I wanted to make sure. I painted parts before but not a lot of plastics... I know a 2 part adhesion promoter with primer, base color, and clear

 

I used bulldog adhesion promoter on all plastic pieces, 2k primer, base, and clear. Color matching comes down on experience.

 

How many coats base? What color? What you suggest for silver

 

I cannot give you any recommendations. Check the paint code of your taco. I suggest you use plastic spray cards to figure out coating amount to match rest of your truck.

 

I'd 2nd calling around a few body shops/collision centers. $200 sounds a little steep for 2 pieces but it will be done right - and usually the work guaranteed to last as long as you own it. It was explained to me its the labor in the prep since a lot of these places are doing bigger repairs - your small pieces slow down their flow.

I Paid $180 in MA for my '14 Accord sedan (Blue Pearl) mudguards to be done. 7 years later they look flawless. looking back it was worth spending the money.
I paid probably $80 in supplies for a DIY on my '12 Civic (magnetic Gray) mud guards years ago. I used www.Automotivetouchup.com who color matched the paint, send me everything i needed. They came out FINE. i actually did a good job.

if you trust your skills - or are at least confident in trying and are trying to save a few bucks, Id listen to the prep and steps posted by @OriginalMan and watch a few youtubes. You got this!

 

Only one side

 

I'm gonna be the odd man out and say $200 bucks sounds like a good deal to avoid the hassle.
This is coming from a guy that's done it, with a fished product that I'd call a success.
It's gonna be $50~ bucks in product, before you even get after it with the labor.

As with all things, it's all relative..

 

Cheaper to vinyl wrap em ?

 

Same color though the silver sky metallic???

 

3M 1080 G120 Gloss White Aluminum is supposed to be really close.

 

For the 2020 tacoma silver sky metallic? 1d6

 

You outta keep it chrome. I have the painted bumper, and believe it or not…. I honestly almost prefer the look of the chrome ones.