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SkipShift · 05-31-2014, 05:01 PM

Sounds like a good plan. I like to use a direct to metal, 2 part epoxy primer. It adheres well and shrinkage is minimal. You can skip some of the metal conditioning with this primer if you like. It never hurts to use metal prep, epoxy primer can save this step for you if you like. On my car I'll condition the metal for any body filler but prime away after that. Final prime sanding I have been using 400 then topcoat. What color or colors are you spraying? Epoxy primer comes in many colors these days and you can use it as a sealer just by using more reducer. with a similar primer the topcoat will cover quick and might save some paint.

7. I use ppg wax and grease remover, prep sol or pre kleano works too and there are others. I force air dry with my blow nozzle to get it dry.

05-31-2014, 05:01 PM	#3
SkipShift Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Traverse City, Mi Posts: 185	Re: Painting the Car, Sequence of Events Sounds like a good plan. I like to use a direct to metal, 2 part epoxy primer. It adheres well and shrinkage is minimal. You can skip some of the metal conditioning with this primer if you like. It never hurts to use metal prep, epoxy primer can save this step for you if you like. On my car I'll condition the metal for any body filler but prime away after that. Final prime sanding I have been using 400 then topcoat. What color or colors are you spraying? Epoxy primer comes in many colors these days and you can use it as a sealer just by using more reducer. with a similar primer the topcoat will cover quick and might save some paint. 7. I use ppg wax and grease remover, prep sol or pre kleano works too and there are others. I force air dry with my blow nozzle to get it dry.