Primer color

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k72Nova

Discussion Starter · Aug 25, 2012

So I did a little research and couldn’t come up with exactly what I was looking for, I plan on stripping the car to bare metal, epoxy primer, body filler, 2k primer, bc/cc in an almost royal blue (I don’t have the paint code at work with me). I have been told that you want your primer that’s just under your basecoat to be as close as possible to your basecoat color, so in my case this would be black, I was hoping to do my epoxy primer in black because I was thinking it would be easier to see the imperfections that I am trying to fix, I’m new to bodywork so I’m wondering what you guys are doing to make it easier to see those imperfections, I’m assuming I don’t want to spray black epoxy and then try to spray black 2k on top of that?
Another question is that I have been told to spray epoxy primer and then do body filler over the epoxy, can I also do body filler first and then epoxy, or will there be issues with the epoxy sticking to the filler? This question is a bit vague without all the details but for a rough guestimate, how many gallons of epoxy primer would I need to cover all body panels, the interior, and the underside of a 72 Nova? The primer I will be using is a 2 part 1:1. Again sorry if I’m a bit vague on this as I haven’t done much bodywork, I do plan on doing a lot of practice on spare panels I have laying around before I attempt to tackle my car.

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sshrop

· #2 · Aug 25, 2012

I have also blasted my car to bare metal and then epoxied the car when it came back from the strippers. I was told to do the body filler over the epoxy. I bought a gallon of epoxy and only used less then half so far. Still have front fenders and some touch up areas to spray. I was also told the it doesn't matter so much with the primer as it does with your sealer color. You want your sealer to be light or dark depending on the base coat color. Don't quote me on this I am not that far with my build. If I am wrong I will learn with your thread.

Hope this is some what helpful.

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voodeuce

· #3 · Aug 25, 2012

i personally always use a different color 2k/high build than my epoxy and sealer. typically i use the same color for epoxy and sealer. you are right it makes it easier to see imperfections and you can tell when you are getting close to bare metal. jmho

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voodeuce

· #4 · Aug 25, 2012

you will probably need atleast a gallon and a half of sprayable material for epoxy. for 2k, it depends on how good your metal and filler work is. take your time, be very thorough, this is one step where patience is a must for good results. good luck. ronnie

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TechNova

· #5 · Aug 25, 2012

Primer sealer color does not affect base color. Matching sealer color close to base color can help hiding. A light primer surfacer will allow a light guidecoat and be easier to see defects.

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k72Nova

Discussion Starter · #6 · Aug 27, 2012

voodeuce said:
you will probably need atleast a gallon and a half of sprayable material for epoxy. for 2k, it depends on how good your metal and filler work is. take your time, be very thorough, this is one step where patience is a must for good results. good luck. ronnie

That's where I am going to have trouble, I am really going to have to practice my patience! I appreciate the info, this sounds like what I'll end up doing.

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PCPete

· #7 · Aug 27, 2012

Blocking

As you are working the defects, a good set of blocks are essential. I got a kit of durablocks and used all of them. Having the right tools for the next step will help you identify those highs and lows in the metal.

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