Progress, Sprayed some primer today Options

[3d914]

Very nice work Craig. What was your choice of primer, and how does it fit into your paint method?

I was under the impression that the type of primer had to match the paint method used (single stage, multi-coat, etc), so I've reached a stopping point.

I've narrowed the primer down to either Epoxy or Polyester. Since it looks like you used chemical paint remover I suspect you went with an epoxy primer.

Keep up the good work & pics.

[craig downs]

Thanks Stephen
I used PPG DP40 epoxy primer and had good luck with. I'm planning on using a primer surfacer over it then block sanding it then a sealer before the top coat.
You have to make sure that all the primer you use is compatible with each other and
your top coat.

[craig downs]

Ok guys here is some more.
On to the front where I install a sway bar with Enmans swaybar supports. I then added some more weld to the front panel and wheel house because I replaced those years ago after a accident. I removed the fenders because the doors gaps were to wide and it made it a little easier to work on. They came off easy because I braised
them on before.

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I had to remove the head light box because when I put it in before it rubbed with the corner of the hood.
As it turn out it was to wide so I had to shorten it and now its just right

[sww914]

When you're painting interiors, trunks, or engine compartments a very easy way to mask the odd shaped parts like wire harnesses, steering wheels, or shifters is to wrap them with aluminum foil. It's cheap and easy to apply and remove. With tape at 6-8 bucks a roll a couple dollars of foil goes a long way.

Excellent idea...I never thought of that.

I never did either. 25 years ago a little tiny old Mexican dude told me- joo white guys don't know how to do nothing. Wrap that sheet in teen foil, ees much faster. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

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With the fenders install

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I thought it would be a good idea to check and make sure everything lined up with the hood, headlight doors and ebrows, and the fenders before I finalized everything. As it turned out everything looked good except the hood gap on the passenger side headlight door. So I added to the hood with some lead. Sorry I started taking pics after I had the lead on.

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Hear it is done along with the drivers side.

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Thanks Steve for the tip about using foil. I never thought about it but that would work pretty good and yes it is cheaper than tape.

[MrKona]

This is a great thread. Thanks for taking the time to post.

[craig downs]

Ok I've been bad about updating my progress its been awhile but its coming along pretty good. So here is the front end primed with PPG DP 40.

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My wife came out and said I'm board is there anything I can do.
So I said hmm do you want to strip some paint and she said ok.

[craig downs]

I was painting a wine rack for work and when I closed the garage door it pushed it over and fell on the car and made a dent but I was able to metal finish it without to much trouble.

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This is how I chose to do the spoiler. I cut off the ends and mounted them on the rear fenders. I mixed up some fiberglass resin and took some mat and shredded it and
mixed it in with the resin used it to blend it into the lid. You have to make sure you get all the air pockets out of the resin or you could have trouble later on. Then I used body filler with fiberglass strands to finish it.

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Here is how the ends look like.

[Grimstead]

There you are, hiding on the third page...
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The car is looking great, I really do admire your level of detail on everything you do be it your car or my house (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

[Grimstead]

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[craig downs]

Alright I'll see what I can do

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Rear end ready for 1st coat of primer

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Rear end primed with epoxy primed