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| | | | Joined: Jan 2013 Posts: 19 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: Jan 2013 Posts: 19 | What is the best primer/sealer/paint system to use over bar metal? I have been working on panels as I have time and used some spray-can primer on several of the pieces to buy me some time. Once I decide on a sealer/primer system, do I need to sand that back down to bar metal or can I scuff and prime over that? I am finished with the body work on the cab and am ready to move forward with the primer/sealer. I'm not looking for a show truck, just simply restoring a '56 task force for a daily driver. However, I do want a decent job for mid-range price (if that's possible). I have an HVLP gun, compressor, and the equipment. I just need opinions for which direction I need to go! Thanks | | | | | Joined: Feb 2002 Posts: 12,029 Cruising in the Passing Lane | | Cruising in the Passing Lane Joined: Feb 2002 Posts: 12,029 | really the 'best' thing on bare metal is epoxy primer. but you'd need to sand off that rattle can stuff, which really should be done no matter what you put on .... epoxy primer is the only sealer coat you need, and if you go beyond its re-coat window a good scuff sanding will have it ready for whatever you choose for the next step, like a sanding primer - and always best to stick with the same brand at each step
Bill | | | | | Joined: Jan 2013 Posts: 19 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: Jan 2013 Posts: 19 | So take it back to bear metal, 1) use an epoxy primer/sealer, then 2) go over with a sanding primer. Suggestions as far as brand? | | | | | Joined: Feb 2002 Posts: 12,029 Cruising in the Passing Lane | | Cruising in the Passing Lane Joined: Feb 2002 Posts: 12,029 | there's a number of top brands, all good, best thing is to check around the body shops in your area and see what's most common there, and see what your local NAPA carries
Bill | | | | | Joined: Jun 2011 Posts: 1,901 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jun 2011 Posts: 1,901 | You might check out these guys... about 186.00 for 2 gals of epoxy primer SPI
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| | | | | Joined: Jan 2013 Posts: 19 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: Jan 2013 Posts: 19 | Ok, I will do some looking around and some checking. I need to get some primer on fairly quick before the flash rust shows its face again. Thanks for you input!
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