Paint Help.

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Paint Help.

By Macca
- Fri Sep 07, 2007 4:04 pm #22551 Ok well when i baught my car the bodywork was rough and in much need of some tlc.


i've now sanded down my bonnet now and its all nice and smooth and i think im ready to paint it, its just i know nothing about car painting

Like do i have to primer it or do anything to it before i take my next step, whatever my next step is ?

Can someone help me out ?
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By teal_dx
- Fri Sep 07, 2007 4:19 pm #22554 any pics of the work done? You'll want to primer the same primer as the rest of your car so that your yellow will have a better chance of matching (if it's the yellow hatch in your sig).

Also, with a light color like white or yellow, any filler used needs to be the stain free type. after you prime, block sand w/ 600 grit to check for any high/low spots you may have missed. Then depending on the kind of paint you're going to use, it might be a good idea to spray a layer of Primer Sealer first.
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By teal_dx
- Fri Sep 07, 2007 4:20 pm #22555 also, use a wax & grease remover between every step before applying paint or primer. Then if there is any remaining dust, do a light wipe down with a tack-rag.
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By Macca
- Sat Sep 08, 2007 4:56 pm #22697 Oh no no no thats not my car, hes the pic of the sanded bonnet.

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By Macca
- Mon Sep 10, 2007 10:31 pm #22862 *Bump*...

What do you recommend now you've seen that picture ?
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By teal_dx
- Mon Sep 10, 2007 10:43 pm #22863 I'd degrease it, and spray it with primer. A few light coats is always better than 1 thick coat. Then block sand it with 600 grit. If everything is looking good w/ no low spots, then you're ready to degrease it again w/ the wax & grease remover and paint it. :thumb:
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