Tips And Advices - Clean a Car Bumper Before Painting

Sand the bumper before you wash it. Take your sander and thoroughly go over the bumper. By sanding it, you prime the bumper for paint.

Mix a mild soap with water. The normal soap that you use to wash your car is acceptable for the bumper. Most of these soaps are concentrated, so plan to put in only a small amount. Use a clean bucket and mix the soap and water together. Throw in the sponge that you plan to use, so that it gets damp.

Wash the bumper with the sponge and soapy water. Definitely use a little elbow grease when cleaning it. Since the bumper is off the car at this point, clean all areas of it.

Rinse the bumper thoroughly. Regular water from the hose is fine to rinse off the bumper. Once it is clean, you are ready to paint.