Bumper painting and repair is one of the most usual processes at any bodyworkand paintshop as far as plastic repairs are concerned, due in part to where it is on the vehicle’s body and because it is easily exposed to damage.

This part has evolved much over the last few years, both in terms of composition and shape.

In addition to their aesthetics, bumpers have many aerodynamic and, above all, safety functions, it being a critical part absorbing impacts and mechanical pressure at low speed.

Today’s bumpers use a large surface area in the front and rear of vehicles. The part’s size and the type of finish (same colour as bodywork, textured, colour combination, etc.) will influence the painting process to be carried out.

Painting a bumper: possible scenarios

When painting a bumper, as it is a plastic part, you should take into account a series of factors to ensure that it is correctly repaired. The flexibility of the part, its adhesion, mechanical stress or its chemical resistance are factors that will influence its treatment and painting.

To achieve the best possible result, always follow the indications provided for specific processes and products involved in the painting of plastics (plastic putties, adhesion promoters, textured paint, etc.) established by a top-quality paint manufacturer such as Kuka .

When repairing and painting a bumper, professionals can be faced with different scenarios depending on the severity of the damage. Thus, for larger flaws, the entire bumper can be replaced with a newly manufactured part. In this case, the preparation and repainting process will be different.

Nowadays, the vast majority of vehicle manufacturers supply replacement plastic parts with a pre-intermediate coat treatment (primer).