Recommended Primer
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Racer
Joined: Sep 2005
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From: Woodland Hills CA
Recommended Primer
I know there has been a lot of discussion about using a polyester primer especially after stripping the paint off a C2 and/or doing fiberglass repairs. I would like recommendations for the following (including actual manufacturer/brand):
Primer:
Other Supplies:
I am a newbie to spraying primer out of a "gun"; I am a rattle can user. So please don't leave anything out !!
Primer:
- For use on "raw" fiberglass
- High build
- Easy to work with
Other Supplies:
- Paint gun preferably from Harbor Freight?
- What to buy with the primer? For thinning, activating.
I am a newbie to spraying primer out of a "gun"; I am a rattle can user. So please don't leave anything out !!
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Racer
Joined: Sep 2005
Posts: 293
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From: Woodland Hills CA
Hey DUB - I got your VM. Sorry - I work a lot of hours so my availability is limited. My car repairs are typically weekend warrior stuff. 
I am prepared to go the gelcoat path. A few questions will help:
What gelcoat do you buy?
What do you have to buy with it? Activator, etc.
Do you recommend completing all repairs and then do the gelcoating or can I just do parts of the car at a time?
Can I do the gelcoating at home in my driveway?
What grit of sanding do I do before spraying on the gelcoat?
If you don't feel like typing send me a PM when I can call and I will do my best to make myself available.
Thanks again
I am prepared to go the gelcoat path. A few questions will help:
What gelcoat do you buy?
What do you have to buy with it? Activator, etc.
Do you recommend completing all repairs and then do the gelcoating or can I just do parts of the car at a time?
Can I do the gelcoating at home in my driveway?
What grit of sanding do I do before spraying on the gelcoat?
If you don't feel like typing send me a PM when I can call and I will do my best to make myself available.
Thanks again
Race Director
Joined: Apr 2009
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From: Charlotte NC
Hey DUB - I got your VM. Sorry - I work a lot of hours so my availability is limited. My car repairs are typically weekend warrior stuff.
I am prepared to go the gelcoat path. A few questions will help:
What gelcoat do you buy?
What do you have to buy with it? Activator, etc.
Do you recommend completing all repairs and then do the gelcoating or can I just do parts of the car at a time?
Can I do the gelcoating at home in my driveway?
What grit of sanding do I do before spraying on the gelcoat?
If you don't feel like typing send me a PM when I can call and I will do my best to make myself available.
Thanks again
I am prepared to go the gelcoat path. A few questions will help:
What gelcoat do you buy?
What do you have to buy with it? Activator, etc.
Do you recommend completing all repairs and then do the gelcoating or can I just do parts of the car at a time?
Can I do the gelcoating at home in my driveway?
What grit of sanding do I do before spraying on the gelcoat?
If you don't feel like typing send me a PM when I can call and I will do my best to make myself available.
Thanks again
DUB
