Another sand and primer question
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Another sand and primer question
OK, I have had all the paint stripped for a month or so now and have been filling and sanding all the bonding areas and the nicks and scratches.
I have a few more rough spots where all of the original primer is not off and I have to feather these areas out, but how do I really know when it is time for the epoxy primer?
If I miss a few spots those will block out later right? I just don't want to put the primer on and see a bunch of crap, but I don't know weather I'm sanding to much before the primer, make sense?
Thanks
I have a few more rough spots where all of the original primer is not off and I have to feather these areas out, but how do I really know when it is time for the epoxy primer?
If I miss a few spots those will block out later right? I just don't want to put the primer on and see a bunch of crap, but I don't know weather I'm sanding to much before the primer, make sense?
Thanks
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When you are block sanding get a spray can of Guide Coat Primer and spray a light coat over the area you are sanding (should be a contrasting color). Low and high spots will show and you can determine if more body filler is needed or just more sanding.
Having my 70 repainted now and the shop is making the panels straight by the above method. Surface quailty on the early C3's wasn't the best.
Fred
Having my 70 repainted now and the shop is making the panels straight by the above method. Surface quailty on the early C3's wasn't the best.
Fred
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Shoud have said something earlier,could have saved some money...
https://www.corvetteforum.com/techti...=111&TopicID=3
I have painted cars in the past(laquer,very easy)and I can hardly believe how easy these new paints are to shoot.The base coat goes on dry,so no dust and you can really see the coverage. The clear coat went on as smooth as glass,and the only reason I will wet sand is to get rid of the small amount of dust that setteled before it set up.No orange peel at all. Very easy gents,just follow the paper by Lars. He's not just about carb's and distributors.
Later,
Sly
My hat's off to you 72-LT1
https://www.corvetteforum.com/techti...=111&TopicID=3
I have painted cars in the past(laquer,very easy)and I can hardly believe how easy these new paints are to shoot.The base coat goes on dry,so no dust and you can really see the coverage. The clear coat went on as smooth as glass,and the only reason I will wet sand is to get rid of the small amount of dust that setteled before it set up.No orange peel at all. Very easy gents,just follow the paper by Lars. He's not just about carb's and distributors.
Later,
Sly
My hat's off to you 72-LT1
Last edited by sly vette; May 6, 2006 at 05:08 PM.
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I have Lars paper and read it a few times, but I was just hoping someone could help with some tips on knowing when its time to prime.
How bout you Muddy, I aspire for my finished product to be as good as yours looks. I won't be doing the spraying I have a Ford guy thats going to lay the paint but he isn't a fiberglas person obvisously. and I need to tell him when to paint.
Thanks All
How bout you Muddy, I aspire for my finished product to be as good as yours looks. I won't be doing the spraying I have a Ford guy thats going to lay the paint but he isn't a fiberglas person obvisously. and I need to tell him when to paint.
Thanks All
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Even if you miss a few areas, you can apply most fillers and two-component spot putties over 2k primer. Check the can and make sure, though. Many bodymen even say it's better to apply filler over 2k primer (at least for steel bodied cars).
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Thanks, the guy that is painting uses PPG, so I know you can fill over the DP primer.
I was reading some threads from the archive and it seems I might as well sand a lot more now and same some primer.
I was reading some threads from the archive and it seems I might as well sand a lot more now and same some primer.
