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| saigon71 |
 Aug 15 2018, 08:04 AM
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I'm in the process of stripping a set of vending machines down to bare metal to repaint. It will be a rattle can paint job. I'm behind schedule on this install and it's a high-end account, so I want to nail this. I've already screwed up once painting these.
I consider myself a pretty decent DIY'er, but painting of any type has always been a trouble spot for me. I used 80 grit sandpaper to remove the old paint. Is it necessary to sand the bare metal with a finer grit before priming? If so, what grit should I go down to? Any other tips on the overall process would be appreciated. |
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| mepstein |
Aug 15 2018, 08:45 AM
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When I got my motorcycle frame and tanks painted, I found a Maaco guy who painted on the side. He was excellent and very reasonably priced. I would try to find someone who can do this on the side for you. You do the prep and he sprays. It will look great and make your life easier.
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| Bruce Edge |
Aug 15 2018, 10:56 AM
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Old School 914 Group: Members Posts: 63 Joined: 6-December 16 From: South Carolina Member No.: 20,646 Region Association: None |
QUOTE(mepstein @ Aug 15 2018, 08:45 AM)  When I got my motorcycle frame and tanks painted, I found a Maaco guy who painted on the side. He was excellent and very reasonably priced. I would try to find someone who can do this on the side for you. You do the prep and he sprays. It will look great and make your life easier. Hey Saigon 71, A couple of tips I have learned over the years. When spraying aerosol paint there is a window of drying time that is important. Do all your painting and coats with one hour. Do not think that you will do some touch up the next morning, it will bust up and wrinkle on you. Needs to dry a min of 48 hrs. Not many manufactures will tell you this. Also, feather sand old original paint with 220grit, if you strip bare metalyou can use a aerosol self etching primer. Aerosol is easy, but can be a heart breaker. Bruce |
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| worn |
Aug 15 2018, 11:32 AM
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Winner of the Utah Twisted Joint Award Group: Members Posts: 3,556 Joined: 3-June 11 From: Madison, WI and North Bend WA Member No.: 13,152 Region Association: Upper MidWest
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QUOTE(Bruce Edge @ Aug 15 2018, 09:56 AM) QUOTE(mepstein @ Aug 15 2018, 08:45 AM) When I got my motorcycle frame and tanks painted, I found a Maaco guy who painted on the side. He was excellent and very reasonably priced. I would try to find someone who can do this on the side for you. You do the prep and he sprays. It will look great and make your life easier. Hey Saigon 71, A couple of tips I have learned over the years. When spraying aerosol paint there is a window of drying time that is important. Do all your painting and coats with one hour. Do not think that you will do some touch up the next morning, it will bust up and wrinkle on you. Needs to dry a min of 48 hrs. Not many manufactures will tell you this. Also, feather sand old original paint with 220grit, if you strip bare metalyou can use a aerosol self etching primer. Aerosol is easy, but can be a heart breaker. Bruce Also, I find that the problem described above in which a second coat will cause the first one to lift is worse with rustoleum paints. Just my xperience born of frustration |
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saigon71 SOT - Painting Bare Metal Aug 15 2018, 08:04 AM
Andyrew Your using a rattle can? I would find some high bu... Aug 15 2018, 08:38 AM
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When I got my motorcycle frame and tanks painted,... Aug 21 2018, 06:16 PM Perry Kiehl 80 grit scratches will show up, now or later. I l... Aug 15 2018, 12:04 PM saigon71 Thanks for the replies and advice. I am grateful ... Aug 21 2018, 06:30 PM cuddy_k That's a lot of area for a rattle can. Kudos o... Aug 21 2018, 10:20 PM Vacca Rabite Echo some of the above statements.
If you do a lot... Aug 22 2018, 08:12 AM |
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