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| | | | Joined: Dec 2019 Posts: 37 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Dec 2019 Posts: 37 | Hello. Getting ready to paint the firewall on my 47 3100 before I put the cab back on the frame. I have cleaned and sanded but most of the original paint is still there. I know nothing about paint so my question is will I be able to apply the primer over the old paint or is there something else that needs to be done first? Thanks.
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| | | | | Joined: Mar 2014 Posts: 4,502 Moderator, Electrical Bay | | Moderator, Electrical Bay Joined: Mar 2014 Posts: 4,502 | As long as you've sanded and cleaned, you should be ok. If you're using primer you should not need a sealer, but not knowing what make/type of paint you're using I can't say for certain. Some paints are really sensitive. I've never had a problem doing this.
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| | | | | Joined: Jan 2017 Posts: 124 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jan 2017 Posts: 124 | What ever the first coat that goes on is, it needs to be compatable with the old paint. That is something the paint store folks should be able to help with. Certain paints will eat into and blister older coatings and if that were to happen you'd have to strip it down to bare metal and start over. Oh, and make sure to read the can instructions carefully. Don't ask why I say this.
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