With the cost of material these days, we have to cut cost where we can and still do the job right.
I will spray a coat or two of epoxy primer/sealer if it's going to be a while before I can work the part. But this is just to prevent surface rust from forming. But usually I will just apply body filler right to the metal. And then use Lacquer primer as a surfacer. Now, I know a lot of these "modern" bodymen will yell and scream not to use Lacquer primer and list a whole list of reasons why not to. :mad:
But I've used it for years, and will continue using it. :blat: And the first reason for it, is that I can leave it in the spray gun and not have to worry about a "pot life". The second, it dries fast and I can sand it sooner, where with epoxy, you have to wait a couple of hours to sand. Third, it's cheap and easy to sand.
So I may be a little old fashion, but if it works, don't fix it. :hammering:
Frank
