 Paint/bodywork question, Lou's update got me thinkin' |
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| URY914 |
 Jan 16 2006, 07:58 PM
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I built the lightest 914 in the history of mankind.  Group: Members Posts: 126,784 Joined: 3-February 03 From: Jacksonville, FL Member No.: 222 Region Association: None  |
I'm about ready to prime and paint my car and the question is...
Do you think I REALLY need to prime it? a. It is a race car so the paint only needs to look good from 15 feet. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/wink.gif) b. It is fiberglass. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/dry.gif) c. Let me say it before someone else does: It will add weight. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/laugh.gif) Now will the finish coat stick w/o a primer? Or do I need a primer over f/g? I plan on using a Du Pont Nason product called Astron synthetic enamal with a hardener. It's a inexpensive (cheap) paint brand. Whata ya think??? Paul |
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| Aaron Cox |
Jan 16 2006, 08:00 PM
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Professional Lawn Dart Group: Retired Admin Posts: 24,542 Joined: 1-February 03 From: Corona, CA Member No.: 219 Region Association: Southern California |
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| URY914 |
Jan 16 2006, 08:01 PM
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I built the lightest 914 in the history of mankind. Group: Members Posts: 126,784 Joined: 3-February 03 From: Jacksonville, FL Member No.: 222 Region Association: None |
I'm not going to LeMans and showing it at Pebble Beach. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/rolleyes.gif) |
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| TimT |
Jan 16 2006, 08:06 PM
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retired Group: Members Posts: 4,033 Joined: 18-February 03 From: Wantagh, NY Member No.: 313 |
What type of finish is on the glass now? is it gel coat? I started priming all the glass on my car, then tried just paint over the gel coat, and it works fine.
Im using a waterbased color coat, and on of the Dupont clears |
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| jimkelly |
Jan 16 2006, 08:10 PM
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Delaware USA Group: Members Posts: 4,969 Joined: 5-August 04 From: Delaware, USA Member No.: 2,460 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
I think a gloss paint despite adding weight would give you a better drag coefficient to to less resistance of the air over the body surfaces ??
Why not do it black epoxy prime with a clear satin gloss for the rough but purposeful look? Looking forward to seeig the finished product. Jim |
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| SirAndy |
Jan 16 2006, 08:15 PM
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Resident German Group: Admin Posts: 42,227 Joined: 21-January 03 From: Oakland, Kalifornia Member No.: 179 Region Association: Northern California |
NO BLACK FINISH !!! black paint absorbs more heat, more heat = more energy, more energy = more gravitational pull !!! conclusion: black paint will make your car heavier !!! (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/rolleyes.gif) Andy |
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| URY914 |
Jan 16 2006, 08:18 PM
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I built the lightest 914 in the history of mankind. Group: Members Posts: 126,784 Joined: 3-February 03 From: Jacksonville, FL Member No.: 222 Region Association: None |
Some areas have gel coat but I'll mostly be repainting over my old paint job. |
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| jimkelly |
Jan 16 2006, 08:21 PM
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Delaware USA Group: Members Posts: 4,969 Joined: 5-August 04 From: Delaware, USA Member No.: 2,460 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
That explains why I could not keep up with a dodge viper the other day : )
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| Lou W |
Jan 16 2006, 08:42 PM
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"Here Kitty Kitty" my ass...... Group: Members Posts: 4,109 Joined: 9-May 04 From: Roseburg, OR. Member No.: 2,039 Region Association: Spain |
What about stripping the old paint, put a lite coat of primer for adhesion, and maybe 2-3 quarts of paint, I wouldn't think that the overall weight gain could be that much. |
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| URY914 |
Jan 16 2006, 08:47 PM
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I built the lightest 914 in the history of mankind. Group: Members Posts: 126,784 Joined: 3-February 03 From: Jacksonville, FL Member No.: 222 Region Association: None |
The weight of the primer is not really a big issue, just a joke. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/biggrin.gif) I was trying to save a step really. If I need light coats, I'll do it. I could spray on some light coats and wait a few hours and shoot the finish. Right?
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| Lou W |
Jan 16 2006, 09:04 PM
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"Here Kitty Kitty" my ass...... Group: Members Posts: 4,109 Joined: 9-May 04 From: Roseburg, OR. Member No.: 2,039 Region Association: Spain |
(IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/owned.gif) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/laugh.gif) Yes, I would put a couple light coats then finish coats, it should be fine. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/smile.gif) |
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| geniusanthony |
Jan 16 2006, 09:20 PM
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Its a brand new "Chrome-sicle" Group: Members Posts: 517 Joined: 12-December 05 From: Alexandria,VA Member No.: 5,266 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
[QUOTE] could spray on some light coats and wait a few hours and shoot the finish. Right?
I am questioning the wait a few hours for finish coats, you should only let the paint tack up between coats for better stick..less chance of contamination and defects in the finished product. Check with paint manufacturer...longer for cold climates also |
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| r_towle |
Jan 16 2006, 09:30 PM
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Custom Member Group: Members Posts: 24,705 Joined: 9-January 03 From: Taxachusetts Member No.: 124 Region Association: North East States 
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400 grit and shoot the paint.
It will stick fine. clean clean clean...and de-grease. We just used the cheapest paint off of ebay...40 bucks a gallon and it sticks fine, no primer over the old paint.. The only reason to strip /prime is if the old paint is not sticking now, or if you have cracks in the paint. Go for it in one shot..it will be great. Rich |
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| URY914 |
Jan 16 2006, 09:47 PM
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I built the lightest 914 in the history of mankind. Group: Members Posts: 126,784 Joined: 3-February 03 From: Jacksonville, FL Member No.: 222 Region Association: None |
That is the answer I was waiting for. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/laugh.gif) |
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| effutuo101 |
Jan 16 2006, 11:20 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,735 Joined: 10-April 05 From: Lemon Grove Member No.: 3,914 Region Association: Southern California |
I just took mine to earl schieb, gave them a couple of hundred and called it good. I did do the prep work, but having them paint it in CA was easier then trying to clean up after the primer.... (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/unsure.gif)
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