Michael
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Ben thank you so much for giving me all these guide lines. I really really appreciate it.
In one of the my posts, I meant to say “clear over base” not “base over clear.” Was getting late..
I picked up 1 Qt of Urethane base with a gal of reducer and 1 gal clear coat with activator. Paid $225. He threw in breather, a few mixing cups, strainers, and a breather. It is a mom and pop shop in SC, called Prospray if anyone care to know.
With the base coat, I was told that it can be mixed 1:1.
In terms of blending I was told that I can reduce the base further down with the reducer and spray that.
I was also told not to paint over this primed hood directly from the paint shop owner, he recommended priming again after scuffing it down, just as you said, Ben.
More Questions:
1. What is the repercussion of using aerosol primer? I saw epoxy primer at Lowes in aerosol can and also have seen “sandable” primer.
2. What is the typical flash time between base coats, between base coat and clear, and clear coat and clear coat?
3. If bondo, el cheapo version, is used, how long do I wait before I can prime and paint over it?
4. For cleaning, should I buy cheap lowes mineral spirit or paint thinner? Is either of them ok?
5. For the bumper with good factory paint, do I just scuff it down with gray pad and base coat?
6. Once scuffed, do I clean it with water or cleaning solvent? How long do I wait?
7. Which Ajax cleaner is ok to use? Can I use one with bleach?
Thanks again for wonderful information!
Thank you for the reply, Ben.
I have done panel painting before with aerosol with good results but nothing to this scale.
I already HVLP gun with a 26 gal compressor that can push CFM for the gun and have all the filters and such to get good air supply.
It seems as if you read my mind, I do have a rear bumper that already has good coat of factory paint that does not match the current color and the front is with the primer from the factory.
Is the sealer same as the primer? What does a sealer do? How long is the flash time usually? I suppose the flash time varies with different paint? Why wouldn’t you basecoat over the new primed panel?
Sorry for the rather elementary questions.
I am looking to use Urethane base coat over Acme Finish 1 clear.
Do you think 2 qt of base would be enough paint to cover the mini’s hood which is about 2/3 size of the normal hood and the two bumpers? once again about 2/3 size of the normal sized bumper.
I have been a shade tree mechanic for 17 years working on Jeeps. This is my first time doing painting the car at this scale. I want to learn as much as possible. I am in the process of creating a booth similar to that of Nexson.
Thanks much and for your patience.