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| saigon71 |
 Aug 15 2018, 08:04 AM
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Advanced Member  Group: Members Posts: 2,019 Joined: 1-June 09 From: Dillsburg, PA Member No.: 10,428 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region 
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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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914-6 GT in waiting Group: Members Posts: 20,522 Joined: 19-September 09 From: Landenberg, PA/Wilmington, DE Member No.: 10,825 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region
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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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| saigon71 |
Aug 21 2018, 06:16 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,019 Joined: 1-June 09 From: Dillsburg, PA Member No.: 10,428 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region
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QUOTE(mepstein @ Aug 15 2018, 10:45 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. This is a great idea for one-off paint jobs (and 914 painting in my case)...but I find myself needing to repaint old equipment a couple times a year and want to learn how to lay down a decent paint job. |
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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
Bruce Edge
When I got my motorcycle frame and tanks painted,... Aug 15 2018, 10:56 AM
worn
When I got my motorcycle frame and tanks painted... Aug 15 2018, 11:32 AM 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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