Ppg vp2050
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Racer
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Ppg vp2050
Has anyone used VP2050 over ‘raw’ fiberglass? I’m going to be starting a project on a 66 and I’ll be working the finish down, parts of the car a weathered down to the glass. Was thinking of using this as the first product and then it’s also high build.
Seems everyone here is torn between gel coat vs starting with epoxy vs slick sand. Product seems like a good compromise.
Let me know what your opinion is.
https://us.ppgrefinish.com/getattach...-8-13.pdf.aspx
TIA
Seems everyone here is torn between gel coat vs starting with epoxy vs slick sand. Product seems like a good compromise.
Let me know what your opinion is.
https://us.ppgrefinish.com/getattach...-8-13.pdf.aspx
TIA
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Question
What is the purpose of putting that down first ?
I wouldnt
I would do all my body work over raw fiberglass
then a good high quality polyester primer
block that
then a good high quality 2k urethane primer
block that
sealer
paint
This is the process I use - even on the worst fiberglass
Slick Sand is old school technology
Evercoat new(er) polyester is Optex™ Super Build 4:1 Polyester Primer Surfacer
I do not gel coat - alot of guys do - I dont
What is the purpose of putting that down first ?
I wouldnt
I would do all my body work over raw fiberglass
then a good high quality polyester primer
block that
then a good high quality 2k urethane primer
block that
sealer
paint
This is the process I use - even on the worst fiberglass
Slick Sand is old school technology
Evercoat new(er) polyester is Optex™ Super Build 4:1 Polyester Primer Surfacer
I do not gel coat - alot of guys do - I dont
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Racer
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I get the part about the body work first but you don’t seal or epoxy before going to polyester?
The VP2050 is a DTM high build. I was thinking it would be a good sealer that incorporated high build. The tech sheet said it was good over fiberglass. Was just curious if anyone tried it.
Thanks
The VP2050 is a DTM high build. I was thinking it would be a good sealer that incorporated high build. The tech sheet said it was good over fiberglass. Was just curious if anyone tried it.
Thanks
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My 2 cents;
No knowledge to answer your question:
However, here is how I am doing it on my 72 and shortly my 68
Automotive Refinishing | United States | Southern Polyurethanes
Excerpt
"For older corvettes such as early 70’s and older, 3 wet coats of epoxy will perform best. Any cleaning of the raw glass should be allowed to sit 24 hours or longer before applying the epoxy. Apply one wet coat of epoxy, let it sit 1-4 hours then spray a second coat. If a third coat is desired again wait 1-4 hours before applying the next coat"
from
web-back.pdf (filesusr.com)
One thing I have learned is each auto painter is passionate about the way it works for them. And so I concluded there must be a number of ways that you can successfully paint a Corvette. Hope this helps.
However, here is how I am doing it on my 72 and shortly my 68
Automotive Refinishing | United States | Southern Polyurethanes
Excerpt
"For older corvettes such as early 70’s and older, 3 wet coats of epoxy will perform best. Any cleaning of the raw glass should be allowed to sit 24 hours or longer before applying the epoxy. Apply one wet coat of epoxy, let it sit 1-4 hours then spray a second coat. If a third coat is desired again wait 1-4 hours before applying the next coat"
from
web-back.pdf (filesusr.com)
One thing I have learned is each auto painter is passionate about the way it works for them. And so I concluded there must be a number of ways that you can successfully paint a Corvette. Hope this helps.
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I get the part about the body work first but you don’t seal or epoxy before going to polyester?
The VP2050 is a DTM high build. I was thinking it would be a good sealer that incorporated high build. The tech sheet said it was good over fiberglass. Was just curious if anyone tried it.
Thanks
The VP2050 is a DTM high build. I was thinking it would be a good sealer that incorporated high build. The tech sheet said it was good over fiberglass. Was just curious if anyone tried it.
Thanks
No need
You want your body filler on the raw fiberglass
Epoxy is great for bare metal - not needed for fiberglass - two different substrates
Do you body work right to the fiberglass - then polyester prime - block - 2k prime - block - sealer - paint
Think about it like a basement - you want to build a strong basement - you dont want anything to imped the strength
Last edited by csherman; Apr 24, 2021 at 09:50 AM.
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No
No need
You want your body filler on the raw fiberglass
Epoxy is great for bare metal - not needed for fiberglass - two different substrates
Do you body work right to the fiberglass - then polyester prime - block - 2k prime - block - sealer - paint
Think about it like a basement - you want to build a strong basement - you dont want anything to imped the strength
No need
You want your body filler on the raw fiberglass
Epoxy is great for bare metal - not needed for fiberglass - two different substrates
Do you body work right to the fiberglass - then polyester prime - block - 2k prime - block - sealer - paint
Think about it like a basement - you want to build a strong basement - you dont want anything to imped the strength
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Thanks you. I’ve done paint and body but just not Corvette fiberglass. I was at Carlisle this week and I was really eyeballing some C2s and I consistently see these very small blisters or rough spots. Reminds me of solvent pop. What am I seeing? Is that basically some outgassing if they rushed the process? I just want to avoid that effect, I don’t want to learn later that something needed to go down between the fiberglass and high build.
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Question
What is the purpose of putting that down first ?
I wouldnt
I would do all my body work over raw fiberglass
then a good high quality polyester primer
block that
then a good high quality 2k urethane primer
block that
sealer
paint
This is the process I use - even on the worst fiberglass
Slick Sand is old school technology
Evercoat new(er) polyester is Optex™ Super Build 4:1 Polyester Primer Surfacer
I do not gel coat - alot of guys do - I dont
What is the purpose of putting that down first ?
I wouldnt
I would do all my body work over raw fiberglass
then a good high quality polyester primer
block that
then a good high quality 2k urethane primer
block that
sealer
paint
This is the process I use - even on the worst fiberglass
Slick Sand is old school technology
Evercoat new(er) polyester is Optex™ Super Build 4:1 Polyester Primer Surfacer
I do not gel coat - alot of guys do - I dont