Topic: Need help with prep work
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Lifetime MemberAsh Fork, AZ - USA
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Vette(s): 1981 Red Interior White exterior
I sanded entire front end and filled large problem areas. I then resanded. I removed the hood and shot it with primer and sanded again to smooth out...see pics. Look at the pics, should I sand to the gel coat or first layer of primer? Please tell me no and all I need to do is shoot more primer and sand. I'm a newbie at this and and not looking for a perfect paint job. Couple of pics of the hood:
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I would rub it down using a long block,like 18''till you can just see base showing tru. then reprime
and guide coat it and rub again with long block .
Is that crazing in old paint? if so rub it till it's clear.or it will break thru down the line.
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Lifetime MemberAsh Fork, AZ - USA
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Vette(s): 1981 Red Interior White exterior
OK, What grit should I use? I don't want to scratch the crap out of it and make more work for myslef in the long run.
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240-320 dry rub before priming,after priming 320-400 grit.
I like dry rub.no water toblow out when you paint.
first coat I'd use a epoxy primer.it sticks well.then regular hibuild primer.
if you need to rub the epoxy,dont leave it too long as it dries very hard.
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And if you really mess up the hood, I have my stock '81 hood you can have. That just would need a scuff and shoot the color.
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Lifetime MemberAsh Fork, AZ - USA
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Vette(s): 1981 Red Interior White exterior
Sarge81 said: And if you really mess up the hood, I have my stock '81 hood you can have. That just would need a scuff and shoot the color.
On my way to pick it up!
Dave C..........My mantra: I can not be bought!! Long and short term leases available.
In the words of Zora Arkus-Duntov "Is your seat belt fastened? Alright, Let's go"
Yeah, I know, Shut up Dave.
Yeah, I know, Shut up Dave.
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DAVE!
|UPDATED|8/2/2014 4:26:55 PM (AZT)|/UPDATED|
Wish you had mentioned you were guna sand the whole car, I have a complete set of blocking boards!!!
ebo
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ebo
Lifetime MemberAsh Fork, AZ - USA
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Vette(s): 1981 Red Interior White exterior
Going to the original paint...so far. Only have about a third done, which I am happy about.
No worries Eboman! Thanks for the offer.
Dave C..........My mantra: I can not be bought!! Long and short term leases available.
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Yeah, I know, Shut up Dave.
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Bring sanding blocks and beer to the next get-together. It will look like the Overhauling show with someone on every panel scuffing away!
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