Looking to retouch my bumper - not sure what to use.

[TexasCajun]

I dont know if this is rust, or if the paint has chipped off. What can I use to restore it?

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[Sallaman]

I used rustoleum truck bed liner on some skidplates and step bars. It comes in a rattlecan and is a pretty close match to the factory color and texture and has held up really well. Obviously it’s not an exact so you’ll want to spray the whole bumper after you prep it.

 

[JT1]

Use this stuff
https://www.grainger.com/product/2C...VbwytBh1tPgkrEAQYASABEgJE7fD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

If you have extra cash, the $20 a can AEV stuff that quadratec sells is what was on them from the factory.

The truck bed coating won't disappear and you'll want to paint the whole thing. The Rustoleum stuff blends perfectly with the OE finish.

 

[TexasCajun]

Thank you both.

 

[Riverdog]

Probably still want to paint the whole bumper to account for fading etc... if you want it to match. I think I can almost hear mine rusting in the parking lot as I'm typing this.

 

[Bruticus Maximus]

I second the use of Rustoleum truck bed liner. Blends in very well. When I took the end caps off my bumper, it was all scratched up with exposed metal. The Rustoleum made it look like new.

 

[Stingray 5517]

Rustoleum is the way to go. Spray lightly and keep a good distance away from bumper to avoid heavy areas or runs. Very close to OEM.

 

[Minty JL]

I second the use of Rustoleum truck bed liner. Blends in very well. When I took the end caps off my bumper, it was all scratched up with exposed metal. The Rustoleum made it look like new.

This for sure! the texture if sprayed correctly is spot on.

 

[van_tri]

While we're here ... What color rattle can equates to Rubicon Red? For the tow hooks.

 

[Hootbro]

Use this stuff
https://www.grainger.com/product/2C...VbwytBh1tPgkrEAQYASABEgJE7fD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

I used the same stuff on my rear steel Rubicon bumpers and it matches up pretty well.

 

[Bigb55]

Rust-Oleum truck bed liner.

I bought some used Rubicon rock rails. Scuffed, sprayed rust converter, then top coat with the bed liner.

Looks almost identical to the OEM finish. Easy to touch up and cheap.

Just make sure to treat or remove any surface rust.

 

[Mightytalldude]

I just used the Rust-Oleum textured black for the Chinese knockoff low bar. Texture is an exact match, it's slightly more shiny at first, but will even out.

 

[TexasCajun]

@Sallaman @JT1 Thanks guys. Here is the result from the same angle. Great choice and advice.

 

[DFWJTR]

I would use this over Rustoleum, but that is just a personal preference thing. It is also available in a few different color options.

https://www.aev-conversions.com/product/textured-black-touch-up-paint/

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