On the blistered area, after you sand/clean, I'd suggest a rust converter first to stop rust in any pits, sand then epoxy prime. If needed a little spot filler can go over the epoxy, then sand and re-prime. To get it smooth, a coat or two of primer/surfacer over the whole bumper will help then sand with fine paper. For small projects, I have had good results with Rustoleum auto primer in spray bomb.
One suggestion... before starting it wouldn't hurt to check WW Sherman or one of the other body parts vendors to see what a repop new one would cost... then decide whether to repair or replace. I spent many hours repairing a front bumper cover for a Neon (1 hole, 2 small tears) then found out a new one was only around $70. Still it came out fine.