1964*Air*Coupe

Just curious, I ordered paint to do the various frame items (differential, gas tank straps, trailing arms, ect...).
Most of the stuff will be Black semi gloss 1613 paint, or, Cast Blast paint.

So do I use these paints directly to the various parts, or, do I use primer, then paint it with these paints?

Words of wisdom please. Love to here anyone thoughts....

project63

I prime anything that will be black with a solid coat of PPG DP90 Epoxy. This is a two part system that you buy from auto paint supplier that carries PPG brand paints. It does not come in a rattle can.

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ricks327

On small parts "etch prime".
Rick

1964*Air*Coupe

I know this may sound stupid, but was does "etch prime" mean.

Powershift

A specialized primer that provides better adhesion for the top coat by "etching" the metal base. Eastwood sells one. There are others. http://www.eastwood.com/eastwood-s-s...imer-gray.html

The DP90 Epoxy Primer mentioned by PROJECT63 is the preferred primer for larger items like the frame. For best adhesion of the top coat, you apply the topcoat in a certain time window before the epoxy fully cures. The primer and topcoat then chemically and mechanically bond and become "one" coating. Excellent adhesion. You can also use it for smaller things, but you will waste a lot of material and do a lot of gun cleaning (or use a Preval disposable spray system......which I have done many times). http://www.homedepot.com/p/Preval-9-...-267/202533738

FWIW

Larry

ricks327

You can buy etch primer in rattle cans at most FLAPS, Home Depot, Lowes, etc.
Rick