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This is the first time I've had a body done by Redi-strip along with having the phosphate coating applied. If anyone has any helpful tips or advice on how to proceed on prep work, etc. I'd like to hear from you. I'd like this paint job to last a long,long, long, time!

Thanks,
John

48 Burb
55 1st 1/2 ton
52 1/2 ton
other iron stored at a friends so my wife doesn't throw me out!

Look in the "Poundin' Tin" archive for the wonderful posts from MARTINSR about painting and prep work.

John,

Another good place to look for info is the AutoBody Store BBS - http://www.autobodystore.com/cgi-bin/config.pl?index

Basically, they'll probably advise you to use Epoxy Primer. The phosphate coating is probably good for a week or so of protection. Do they put anything else on it? My local strip place puts water soluable oil on that must be completely washed off before any painting...

i've been interested in this process for my 51. how much does it cost? going to avoid the blaster as much as i can. i like industrial grade primers shot in thin coats to use to find high and low spots, then apply a heavier to coat to cover. after the d-a sander get ready for sore fingers from hand sanding. the post from martin sr is excellant. remember 95% of a good paint job is the prep work, so if you want it to look good and last, be patient and methodical. sand EVERY nook and cranny and every glossy spot (if the paint can't dig in and bond---it won't. remember clean, clean, CLEAN! i use cheap thinner to remove oil (even from your fingers) and dust. tack reg unil you don't get any residue---then do it again. paint work is not easy, and i respect the guys who do it for a living, and a good painter is an artist for sure.

post yer progress, keep us advised, alot of us are interested. happy trails

Baldeagle and Jimfred,
I had read Martinsr's great post and learned a lot, but was concerned over compatability between the chemicals used by Redi-strip and those in the primer and paint. I've left a message with someone from Dupont to find out about their products being applied after Redi-strip.

Koolcar,
For just the stripped body without any doors, fenders, trim , running boards,hood, etc, it's running about $1150.00. I hope to get it back soon and Ill let you know how it turned out.

48 Burb
55 1st 1/2 ton
not enough time and way too much to do but I do have tomatoes growing on the vine!