Prep Work
Proper Paint Prep
For the projects that are just being repainted, it is very important to sand the old paint with the correct sanding blocks. It’s very possible the...
Finding hidden scratches
When prepping primer for paint, it is very important to make sure all remaining scratches are caught and sanded out. There is nothing worse than s...
Flat vs. Smooth
The goal is to have the finished paint as flat as possible, without any sort of ripple or distortion in it. To get there, every step of the way ma...
Polyester Primer
Polyester primer is the only primer used (for spot ins too). It is finished in 400 grit dry, and then sealed for paint. Polyester is the only prime...
When to sand
When is it appropriate to scuff or sand something for paint? These fenders are a perfect example, a section of the jam will be a darker satin col...
Cutting primer flat enough
Always begin blocking polyester primer with either 80 or 100 grit. Anything finer won't cut enough of the texture out. So if you want flat paint,...
Guide Coat!
Guide coat is crucial. Here's a picture of @adamkrause2 putting it on, the right way. It might seem excessive, but using plenty of guide coat is ...
Final Sanding
The final sand. It's very important to block polyester primer well with good acrylic blocks. At the end though, with 400 grit, it's also importan...
The primer steps
>The primer steps. This is just a quick outline of the basic steps involved in polyester priming a car. >Car finishing completely in at lea...
Epoxy & Polyester
Although polyester primer can stick to bare metal, it is the best to spray a light coat of epoxy on your bare metal areas first. **A major cautio...
Scuff Pads??
Paint prep! I like finishing the polyester primer in 400 grit (dry). I also like adding a final step before sealer, and that is going over everyt...