how to primer a car

[ranchero1969]

Hey guys.

I want to spray can my nonworking project until I can get a real paint job in a few years.

I'm going with the primer look. Many don't like that look, but I don't mind it.

Just have to decide if I want the classic light gray look or the flat black look.

Techniques?
Tips?
Specific spray primers products?

Thanks!

[Alex Everett]

Stay away from the $0.99 cans of Wall Mart type primer. It is not effective at preventing rust or protecting metal and it scratches with the slightest brush of blue jeans. If you wish to use rattle cans for temporary use that should be o.k. just make sure it is COMPLETELY removed before any further body work is done ( ie bondo & fiberglass ) Remember that summer is upon us and black primer is like black paint, a magnet for the Suns heat!

[ncranchero]

All DemKote spray paint from W.W.Grainger is really good.
Steve

[D.B. Roberts]

What Alex said about some primers not being effective at preventing rust or protecting metal holds true for some of the expensive brands as well. If you're planning on keeping it in primer for more than a week I'd recommend using something that has a rust inhibitor. Most primers are only designed to improve the adhesion of the final paint coats not to provide any protection for the metal. :rolleyes:

[5.0 Chero]

What D.B say it true primer will not protect it from rust. Primer is porous it will let the moisture go down to the bare metal.if you want the primer to get it to have one color use some primer than paint over the bare metal spots than reprimer the painted spots. Or shoot it with a primer sealer from a gun not rattle can.

[PHILPKP]

I AGREE WITH THE PYL,I DID A TRUCK THAT I"D BARE METALLED WITH GREY PRIMER FROM SPRAY CANS...RESULT>>>NOT ONLY EXPENSIVE BUT THE RUST COULD BE SEEN COMING THRU THEY GREY AFTER ONLY A COUPLE OF DAYS.IF YOUR GONNA LEAVE IT IN PRIMER A COUPLE OF YEARS BUY THE GOOD STUFF + THROW IT OVER A GOOD ETCHING PRIMER>>>>HAVE FUN. :D ;) ...PHIL

[5.0 Chero]

THATS MY PYL TO YOU PHIL tongue.gif

[ranchero1969]

Hey guys, thanks!


Actually, it has the original 1969 paint that's pretty faded.

I was thinking of just primering OVER it to just change the color and make it consistent, not for rust prevention.

Now, I like this paint job:

http://westcoastchoppers.com/images/cars/fuckinitupagain/a.gif

Can Earl Schieb do flat black? :D

[5.0 Chero]

Actually that is called suede. You can get that effect real well by shooting a base coat/clear coat paint without shooting the clear over it. Flat is a lot deader that that.

[79er]

I saw a show on Discovery channel that refered to it as a satin finish. Susposed to all the rage! They did a 55 chevy pickup. Just seems like short changing the paint job to me. I prefer a mirror gloss anyday!

[ranchero1969]

Thanks for the suede info!


Did you paint jnk pyl tail gate?
If so, what did you use?

[ March 30, 2004: Message edited by: ranchero1969 ]

[5.0 Chero]

Yes Dupont sealer shot from a gun!

[wjmr]

If your main purpose is to prevent further rust then you need to use a good epoxy primer avabile at an auto paint supply store .

[ranchero1969]

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by wjmr:
If your main purpose is to prevent further rust then you need to use a good epoxy primer avabile at an auto paint supply store .<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>


Nah, main purpose is to make it a different color.

Car is not rusted, just faded, and would look better in a rough dull primer gray to me.

thanks everyone!

[ZRX61]

If the original paint is intact, but only faded, then it doesn't need any primer so save your money for the color coat....
Just DA it with 220, throw some epoxy sealer on it (PPG DP50LF) & then shoot the color/clear