Update.... In Primer

Wow, looks like a great show...would like to have been there.

 

Yup...one car showed up in primer and it took first place

Gettin old aint fer sissies is it Ray?

 

Hey...speak for yerself. I feel like I'm in my 20's again when I'm cruisin around in the Mav!!! :bananaman

 

You need to ask Frank that question.

 

A couple of things I've learned...
1. If your compressor can't keep your DA sander running at top speed constantly the 120-180 grit paper works great, hit the bad spots; chips, nicks and scratches first and as you lose pressure continue scuffing the paint.
2. Manufacturers paint mixing recommendations are to be used as a baseline only.
Example if they recommend and 8-4-1 ratio, try 8-6-1 to start. You know there testing was done in perfect conditions and probably allowed to cure in an oven booth.
The 8-6-1 ratio provided excellent cover, consistantcy and cured within 24 hours.
3. When using the sponges I showed for wet sanding, gentle pressure is all thats necessary, if you get crazy with them your gonna take off what you just put on. You should see and feel the difference after each sanding.
Make sure to use them in order, medium, fine and extra fine on the 3 coats.
It would take volumes to describe every little nuance in this process, there's gonna be some trial and error and testing of your patience, but if I can do it anyone can.


Now it's on to the bodywork and I'm sure I'll learn a few lessons while doing this

 

Now we're gonna see how much patience you REALLY have.

 

Rick, what epoxy primer are you using? How does it sand?

 

i found i had "none"...i just can't waite for anything to dry. ..frank...

 

Stock it's Martin/Senour Crossfire available at Napa, it's very easy to sand but only wet, it tends to clog sandpaper using a DA sander, hence the use of the sanding sponges.
It fills minor imperfections very well. Here are a couple of pics in the daylight before the sealer goes on.

 

Very cool. I had no idea NAPA sold primers besides rattle can stuff.

Thanks

 

Frank I made a couple of those Bug Strips, they work better then any store bought gadget

 

Couple of more pics...the cleaner is the best stuff I've found to prep with just before painting, it smells like lighter fluid it's, available at Napa also.

 

Looking good Rick!

 

Rick, epoxy primers are a pain to sand. I would use a primer/surfacer from here on out. Talk to the paint store, they will set you on the right track on what to use with the products you are currently using.
Dan

 

Yea Dan it's a pain but ya gotta admit it gives an excellent finish.
I'm doing the body work now, so what your saying is, when I'm done with the body work and I have sanded the epoxy primer that's on there now the next coat should be a primer surfacer?