Im just about ready to have the car painted can i just have it primed and then painted or do i have to put down a sealer first
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Racer
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What color....have any pics?
Racer
Joined: Jun 2003
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From: Lititz PA
I would recommend going with a sealer. The basis of the paint is what is underneath it; prep the car, seal it, prime it and then paint.
I just did my 79 in my garage, my car was originally gold then painted red. I did not want to chance any weird interactions between filler, old paint original paint etc. Sealed it up, the primer stuck like crazy to the sealed coating. Seal it! It's the foundation of the paint.
I just did my 79 in my garage, my car was originally gold then painted red. I did not want to chance any weird interactions between filler, old paint original paint etc. Sealed it up, the primer stuck like crazy to the sealed coating. Seal it! It's the foundation of the paint.
Racer
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I would suggest a sealer in most cases.....If the paint isnt busted thru and depending on what you are looking for, you might be able to get by without a sealer. If theres just a few spots...you might could use some spot primer.
Drifting
Joined: May 2002
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From: Sacramento California
Don't even think about skipping the sealer, If nothing else it's cheap insurance.
Like stated earlier, it creates a barrier between your final topcoat and the mysteries that lie beneath, and you don't want to find that out down the road.
Like stated earlier, it creates a barrier between your final topcoat and the mysteries that lie beneath, and you don't want to find that out down the road.
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