How to Restore a Rusty, Painted Steel Bumper - Start to Finish

[@richardstone5241]

I have been watching and learning from your channel for about a year now and I want you to know something, I feel I have gained as much knowledge as I would have received at any auto body school. Thank you for providing this instruction in a no frills, no bullshit format so that even I could understand it and put it to use on my own personal vehicles.

[@LakesideAutobody]

Thanks Richard, that real good to hear. Glad I could help - always feel free to ask any questions you have - even if they seem too easy. I answer ?s every day. Have a good weekend my friend :)

[@pstreetgarage7304]

Best part about a steel bumper is that it can be brought back to life. Nice job. Very good instructions. !!

[@LakesideAutobody]

Thanks 👍 - that is the best part too :)

[@Velly_drums]

Great work on the bumper!!

[@LakesideAutobody]

Thanks Dan - have a good weekend :)

[@thisoldhooptie]

The bumper came out great. Even better looks to be on an obs Chevy. :)

[@LakesideAutobody]

How fast do those WT bumpers rust out! Couple years and they have spots of rust starting already. It's like the bug guts "melt" the paint off or something :)

[@ChipsAndSparksGarage]

That came out nice! I might get a bumper from the wrecking yard for my old F1. Your lesson will come in handy.👍👍

[@LakesideAutobody]

Good to hear CSG - hope everything is good with you and you have a good weekend :)

[@firstgenerationgarage2803]

absolutely one of the best auto body surgeons I've seen in my life my friend you are the best and a great teacher believe me you have helped me a whole lot achieving my dreams and restoring my favorite classic cars which are 1st generation firebirds I want you to know I really appreciate all your hard work that goes in making these videos make God bless you and may you enjoy your weekend

[@LakesideAutobody]

God bless you too my friend. I'm so glad I could help you out. I hope you find all kinds of pleasure working out in the garage on one of the cooler Pontiacs for sure. Your comments really do give me a lot of motivation to come up with content that hopefully continue to inspire folks. Have a great weekend Luis :)

[@Fireship1]

That came out fantastic.

[@LakesideAutobody]

I appreciate that Fireship - have a good night :)

[@J_R_Shop]

That's quite the change...looks great! Thank you.

[@UndergroundPaintKing]

Nice job Jerry 👍🏾

[@LakesideAutobody]

Thanks UPK - have a good week my friend :)

[@UndergroundPaintKing]

@@LakesideAutobody thanks Jerry you have a good week as well!

[@edmarcano5778]

i wish i had the space & time to do this to my jeep bumpers.You really inspire me! i was curious as to the back side of the bumper.How would you handle that.My thoughts are to paint the back 1st so that i wouldn't damage the front 14:30

[@LakesideAutobody]

Cosmoline RP342 Black or Clear - kzbin.info/www/bejne/n2jWgKyrn7F0btE

[@805ROADKING]

Well done Bud!! Looks great!!☺

[@LakesideAutobody]

Thanks RK :)

[@river4837]

Always fun watching a pro at work.

[@LakesideAutobody]

I'm glad you enjoyed it River - have a good weekend :)

[@husky1232]

Another great video Jerry I did my bumper 12 months ago I wanted to buy a step up bumper but I couldn't afford it yet so I thought for the time being why not make my old bumper my project until I could afford to buy a step up bumper it came out realy nice thank you Jerry and have a great weekend

[@LakesideAutobody]

You have a good weekend to Husky - still planning on getting the step bumper?

[@husky1232]

For now no I will just wait until I come across the right price for the step up bumper my old bumper looks nice cant complain

[@vicshonebethel9934]

Wow that bumper looks like it just came out of the factory. Very nice 👍

[@LakesideAutobody]

Thanks my friend :)

[@Salvatore3333]

Fantastic job

[@donaldappelhof2059]

I had to make a bumper for my 35 Hupmobile. Took weeks but looks just like the original.

[@LakesideAutobody]

Never heard of that car till today! Cool looking car too. Looks like that bumper would be impossible to find - used or new :)

[@donaldappelhof2059]

@@LakesideAutobody Took my friend 15 years until he found one. I would send pictures but I don’t know how.

[@LakesideAutobody]

@@donaldappelhof2059 Wow! Sounds familiar - I was looking for a clean nice hood ornament for my 1973 Charger SE for like 25 years - didn't want to give an arm and a leg either- never did find one for a reasonable price.

[@moparnut6286]

I've done the same thing to 70s charger bumpers it's way cheaper than a new chrome bumper! And can look very nice, as the reproduction bumpers a lot of times are not right and get to me damaged by shipping.... And rechroming is really expensive these days....have a great weekend Jerry!

[@donaldappelhof2059]

Cost me $800 to chrome my Hupmobile bumper and it’s not that big.

[@LakesideAutobody]

Hard to find good chrome for those old Mopars. Thanks for the story my friend - have a good weekend too :)

[@darrenlub]

💯the matte finish is a good look for the truck. Good job.

[@LakesideAutobody]

Thanks Darren - appreciate the support :)

[@goneplatinumpaintlessdentr3102]

Thank you for your videos they are really good I would like to se how you pull a side hit with your pulling post thank you!

[@LakesideAutobody]

Here's one that got side swiped - kzbin.info/www/bejne/e3_KlaatecpkfMk

[@jah2029]

Hey man long time no talk! Love to see how the channel has grown and love the new logo, looks great

[@LakesideAutobody]

Thanks Jah. Glad you came back for a visit. Have a good weekend my friend :)

[@peteg4978]

Nice work

[@joeidaho5938]

Looks like my rear bumper, except that mine is banged up and rusting through on one side. I think I'll just replace the whole thing. If it was in nice shape like that one, I'd consider repainting it. Yours looked beautiful, when it was all done.

[@LS_Z32]

Clear coat was not needed ? Thank you very much for this amazing channel.

[@LakesideAutobody]

No clearcoat needed. This is just 3 coats and done - It's a single stage paint :)

[@eprofessio]

I would love to see a dust mask or a p100 on this guy with the angle sander.

[@LakesideAutobody]

I usually do wear one but thanks for that :)

[@curtcooper9447]

I see that a painted bumper is prefect. Can you do a chrome one in a similar way?

[@LakesideAutobody]

I don't know. I know they coat plastic with chrome - not sure if the filler would survive.

[@jeremymcnicol9585]

Had same question 👍

[@frankm8533]

That came out pretty nice. Makes me wanna get a crappy bumper to mess with

[@LakesideAutobody]

That's funny. Thanks Frank and have a good weekend :)

[@shawnwimer2730]

So , how would you paint the bumper, as to make it looks like it has a chrome finish ? The bumpers on my 62 Plymouth need refinishing/ chroming, but cant afford to get them rechromed. So is there a way to make them nore " Chrome like" on a tight budget ?

[@LakesideAutobody]

Unfortunately no. To get a real chrome look, you have to have them re-chromed. They have paint that comes close but it's basically silver paint :)

[@shawnwimer2730]

I get all of that. But I'm sure that you've seen a " silver" paint that could help a guy improve the bumpers. My car is never going to be great car. I just want to make it a better car with budget improvenents. Thanks for the fast relpy. @@LakesideAutobody

[@walkertongdee]

Ok but I prefer to use an interface pad so the sandpaper conforms to the curve and you don't get the sanding ridges that way the curves are flawlessly rounded ...

[@LakesideAutobody]

I guess that's a preference thing. I love a straight board - the straighter and firmer the better - that way it always tells me the truth. Just me though - everyone does it a bit different :) Have a good weekend WT

[@PnwOnTour]

It’s a big difference, they’re worth it, rides nice and doesn’t grab, I even made my own from 1/4 inch foam.

[@martinmercerjr8615]

Do you have to take the bumper off the truck or can I just keep on the truck ?

[@LakesideAutobody]

You can keep it on the truck if you want. You'll have to mask off parts of the truck though :)

[@martinmercerjr8615]

@@LakesideAutobody I knew that, I did bodywork when I was younger. I was just trying to compare a new bumper versus repairing the bumper. I just could not figure out how to take the plastic step of the bumper. Thank you

[@keithclark486]

Have you ever tried Sems bumper paint ? Is a professional product and comes in spray cans.

[@LakesideAutobody]

Yes - we used to use it in a shop I worked at quite often. Good stuff.

[@lostjalopygarage8150]

Very nice work.

[@LakesideAutobody]

Thanks Fred - gotta get over to your channel - been busy lately :)

[@RaysLaughsAndLyrics]

Great work.. unfortunately now the wheels are looking a bit tired. Best to You and Yours.

[@LakesideAutobody]

Yes - they're getting the treatment. Silver urethane, black OEM center caps, Chrome beauty rigs - nice and stock. Keeping it real simple and bone stock :)

[@RaysLaughsAndLyrics]

@@LakesideAutobody Be nice to see a vid on proper sequence involved in prepping/ painting steel wheels. Not my favorite operation but well worth it if done right. Thanks for keeping it real.

[@LakesideAutobody]

@@RaysLaughsAndLyrics I'll do that. I have a really nice trick for taping off the tires. An old JC Whitney product!

[@RaysLaughsAndLyrics]

@@LakesideAutobody Thanks.. be watching. Best to you and yours.

[@river4837]

Question, wouldn't you want to do something to the inside of the bumper?

[@LakesideAutobody]

You could sand blast the inside for sure and give it a nice coat of paint or even undercoating. Good suggestion :)

[@tonywhite9761]

Hey Lakeside auto, I have Rust-Oleum tractor and implement paint. I was wondering can I go 4 parts paint, 3 parts acetone, 1 part catalyst hardener?

[@LakesideAutobody]

Yep - that sounds good. If it is a bit too thin try 4:2:1 that would be great for a bumper. Have a great weekend Anthony :)

[@Steve-cs3tt]

How long did this take from start to finish? Do you recommend do this to a bad rusty chrome bumper? Thanks, Steve

[@LakesideAutobody]

I would do it to a chrome bumper if it was mine - it sure would look a lot better than rusted chrome. It took 8 hours total or less. 3 separate days though a 2-3 hours a day. I let the primer dry overnight one day and the paint over night also. It's not a bad project and really made the truck look a lot better - now the rims :)

[@BearBudgetgarage]

Still content with the 3M system? Living up to expectations? Have you done a full car with it yet or only repairs/panels? Weekend is here, have a good one👍

[@LakesideAutobody]

I'm still using it for my main paint gun but have only done repairs so far. I think it would be fine for full paint jobs but a bigger compressor would really help it do it's best to keep the pressure at a constant 20 psi. Right now mine drops a bit and I have to adjust as I go. I've been in the market for a nice compressor for a while but haven't gotten serious about it. I really do like it - good gun - everything about it is simple and easy - I like that. Have a good weekend Scott :)

[@johnpappas2060]

Bless Very nice & simple video which can be used in many applications. Thanks 😊

[@LakesideAutobody]

You're welcome John - thanks for the support - have a good weekend :)

[@anthonylewis6335]

Awesome job!

[@LakesideAutobody]

Thanks for the support Anthony - have a good weekend :)

[@bobbywatts7472]

thank you you inspire me god bless you sir

[@LakesideAutobody]

God bless you too Bobby

[@jasonbeightol3620]

Hi Jerry, Great video!! I haven't seen you use any wire wheels for removing any rust. I know that sand blasting is the best way to get rid of rust. Do the wire wheels not work that well or is it just a personal preference? Thanks Jason

[@LakesideAutobody]

They do a pretty good job but tend to rub and thus almost polish the metal. Primer and filler like to stick to sharply roughed up surfaces more so than shiny. If the wire wheel is all you have then no worries - use that. I will work just fine too. The blaster is just a little better than the wire wheel at getting it cleaner and preparing it well for primer or filler.

[@curtismuma1931]

Awesome work as always! Do you have to use the sealer?

[@LakesideAutobody]

No - you don't have to use sealer. You can use primer if you want.

[@DCopp]

That truck is gonna be sweet

[@LakesideAutobody]

It's coming together - going with the original steel wheels, center caps and beauty rings. Sort of like a bone stock look - nice and clean. Have a good weekend SD :)

[@DCopp]

@@LakesideAutobody I love that! White letter tires?

[@LakesideAutobody]

@@DCopp That would be cool but just bought the fronts a year ago. I used to love the Dunlop GT Qualifiers - white letter tires - always wanted those on a cool car. I gotta get me a V8 stick soon or I'll waste a good life not spending some loot on stuff that matters :).

[@DCopp]

@@LakesideAutobody amen 🙏

[@Ashpaint]

Is your primer surfacer a DTM primer?

[@LakesideAutobody]

Yes - it's lacquer primer. They do make quite a few DTM urethane primers though if you prefer urethane. Polyester primer is also DTM although the instructions say to use epoxy first but polyester primer came out before epoxy and it was always sprayed on bare metal with out a problem.

[@bobvee5037]

nice job

[@LakesideAutobody]

Thanks Bob - have a good weekend :)

[@roadiemort3589]

I guess the backside just stayed a POS or did you do anything to it?

[@LakesideAutobody]

You can sand blast it and spray it with something like Por15, 3M undercoating, or even rustoleum if you want. Myself, I don't want any paint on the back side because once it starts to peel it traps moisture causing it to rust faster. With my own stuff I knock the loose rust off with a scaler or air hammer and hit it with a nice coat of used motor oil once a year. That oil gets gummy and greasy over the years and ends up like an old greasy valve cover or oil pan - never rusts

[@michaelmarusic8499]

👍🏻Thanks for the great how to’s… learning a lot from your videos!!! I have some 1939 bumpers to do, and chrome is to expensive for my budget.

[@LakesideAutobody]

Yep - always wanted to have the cash to re-chrome stuff but like you said ....$

[@ronaldfarmer1208]

Cleakef right up

[@KSMike1]

Beautiful bumper but I feel sorry for the vise grips…😂

[@LakesideAutobody]

Good point. I was like, "Cool... matte black vice grips - looks tough" :)

[@stanleylosh1899]

Your truck?

[@LakesideAutobody]

Yes.... was. I sold it to a local fella. I'll still be able to make follow up videos on the work done on it - like this one - kzbin.info/www/bejne/nXq2YoeYq5x-rNk

[@erichzimmerman797]

Great demo Jerry, love how you show different tools in action. What recommendations do you have for a rust-bubbled chrome bumper? I want to metal repair mine in a couple spots, and then sand, fill, seal and paint, if possible. Have a great weekend!

[@LakesideAutobody]

Any shiny chrome - you might want to sand blast to rough it up a bit - then maybe prime it with some epoxy. Myself I wouldn't be afraid to use the stuff I always use - lacquer primer surfacer. The bubbled stuff you'll have to sand/grind off like my bumper - same thing, use a 24-36 grit fiber resin disc on slow speed to keep the disc biting, sharp and the heat down.

[@memphis_sean8169]

that's a lot of work how about I scuff it up and put a little rattle can black on it 😂

[@donaldappelhof2059]

If they would only invent chrome in a can!

[@LakesideAutobody]

That would be a good invention :)

[@stevewarren3051]

Sorry but, putting Bondo on a bumper makes no sense to me. Since it's off the car, why didn't you hammer and dolly it straight?

[@LakesideAutobody]

Wew! I think you would need a pretty big hammer and dolly for that. Maybe a sledge hammer and anvil :)

[@stevewarren3051]

@@LakesideAutobody Doubt that.

[@LakesideAutobody]

@@stevewarren3051 Sorry - just joking around. I don't think a hammer and dolly would suffice though - that bumper stuff is pretty tough. I straightened the top edge with a ten pound sledge hammer and had to beat it up pretty good to do that. Have a good weekend Steve :)

[@stevewarren3051]

@@LakesideAutobody It's an aftermarket bumper, not a bulldozer blade.

[@chrissankey9775]

;)

[@jamie.777]

Looks like my 2005 Nissan Titan bumper. Lol. I bought a aftermarket steel diamond plate. Wow that it's a heavy bumper. 9 years and it's all rusty .lol

[@jayhutt1]

Great work!

[@LakesideAutobody]

Thanks - have a good week Jay 😊🏈