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| | | | Joined: Feb 2019 Posts: 4,472 AD Addict & Tinkerer | | AD Addict & Tinkerer Joined: Feb 2019 Posts: 4,472 | I’m getting ready to have my front clip and bed components sandblasted and I want to apply Epoxy primer. I went to my local Auto Body Supply and was floored when he quoted $360 for a gallon. Stated that the prices jumped big time when they changed the formula to comply with new VOC regulations. I looked on line and it looks like $200 would be more in line for a gallon.
Do any of my fellow ‘Bolters have any recommendations?
I’m also looking recommendations for body filler.
Phil Moderator, The Engine Shop, Interiors and Project Journals1952 Chevrolet 3100, Three on the Tree, 4:11 torque tube Updated to: ‘59 235 w/hydraulic lifters, 12v w/alternator, HEI, PCV and Power front Disc BrakesProject JournalsStovebolt Gallery Forum | | | | | Joined: Mar 2014 Posts: 4,480 Moderator, Electrical Bay | | Moderator, Electrical Bay Joined: Mar 2014 Posts: 4,480 | I use Evercoat primer (in the summer here I use common lacquer primer...way too hot to use catalyzed primer and the old style stuff is a bit less $$$). As for body filler, it is expensive but I use Evercoat Easy Sand (think it is part number 421). Last catalyzed primer I got was something like $210 a gallon...last lacquer primer was maybe $180 a gallon. Cut the lacquer 1.25 thinner to 1 part primer in the summer and a nozzle of around 2mm. Good luck.
~ Jon
1952 1/2 ton with 1959 235 | T5 with 3.07 rear end
| | | | | Joined: Feb 2016 Posts: 1,982 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Feb 2016 Posts: 1,982 | I have used PPG products since the '70's, I still like the quality of the product, as long as you stay with the manufacturers line of products, I think you would be fine with any of the major brands.
1957 Chevrolet 5700 LCF 283 SM420 2 speed rear, 1955 IH 300U T/A, 1978 Corvette 350 auto, 1978 Yamaha DT175, 1999 Harley Davidson Softail Fat Boy
| | | | | Joined: May 2015 Posts: 11,018 Housekeeping (Moderator) Making a Stovebolt Bed & Paint and Body Shop Forums | | Housekeeping (Moderator) Making a Stovebolt Bed & Paint and Body Shop Forums Joined: May 2015 Posts: 11,018 | I’ve used PIP302 epoxy primer from NAPA. Their paint is manufactured by Martin Senour. I think it cost me a touch over $200 for a gallon with the hardener. I believe it’s a low VOC product.
Kevin 1951 Chevy 3100 work truckFollow this saga in Project JournalPhotos 1929 Ford pickup restored from the ground up. | 1929 Ford Special Coupe (First car) Busting rust since the mid-60's If you're smart enough to take it apart, you darn well better be smart enough to put it back together. | | | | | Joined: Feb 2019 Posts: 4,472 AD Addict & Tinkerer | | AD Addict & Tinkerer Joined: Feb 2019 Posts: 4,472 | So to wrap up this thread, I ordered and received epoxy primer from Eastwood. A 2 gallon kit of primer and catalyst for $230, plus shipping and tax. I had a 10% discount code which totaled out to $250.
I’m picking up some of my sandblasted parts tomorrow so we’ll see how it goes.
Phil Moderator, The Engine Shop, Interiors and Project Journals1952 Chevrolet 3100, Three on the Tree, 4:11 torque tube Updated to: ‘59 235 w/hydraulic lifters, 12v w/alternator, HEI, PCV and Power front Disc BrakesProject JournalsStovebolt Gallery Forum | | |
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