Sealer Then Base Coat, How Long Between • How to Paint Your Own Car ...
Apr 10, 2008 · I'm using PPG DP90LF with 1 part 870 reducer as my sealer over K38 Primer (Black DBC next), how long should I let the sealer bleed out before I go onto the base coat? I've been told to wait 24 hours to keep gloss issues from happening.
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May 10, 2006 · Epoxy is illegal to use as a sealer but can be used as a bare metal primer. Can only buy it in quarts - can buy 20 quarts but can't buy 5 gallons. They do regular Gestapo raids of paint shops looking for reasons to put them out of business.
Sealer to use before PPG bc/cc? (and other newbie ?s)
Oct 28, 2005 · I use 2K a lot because it sands easier than epoxy and fills in minor defects, when I am not going over bare metal, bare metal needs epoxy. Sometimes after bondo and 2k I'll spray a little epoxy over it all just to seal it up before painting, but most times I paint right over the 2k with no problems. Most epoxy primers give instructions that it ...
Sanding grit if using sealer before Basecoat • How to Paint Your Own ...
Aug 10, 2006 · If I know I'm going to seal before I base, I'll finish sand with 320-400 grit dry, or 400 grit wet. I generally try to avoid sealing if at all possible. If I'm going straight to base without sealer, I'll finish sand with 500-600 dry, or 600-800 wet.
Do I need to use a sealer under my high build urethane primer?
May 17, 2017 · Car should have been stripped to bare metal, epoxied, bodywork completed and body straight, then epoxy and build primer applied, and then blocked until perfectly straight. PPG has a DTM primer (VP 2050) in their Vibrance line that can be used under and over filler which eliminates the need for two products.
Primer Sealer Application | SOPs | Refinish
Before beginning any repair, it is important to always wear the recommended safety protection required for the job. The application of a primer sealer ensures maximum adhesion capabilities for the topcoat while helping to ensure a uniform color match.
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Jun 1, 2011 · You can apply an etching primer to bare aluminum that has been sanded with 320-grit to promote adhesion before applying a urethane primer/surfacer or catalyzed sealer over it. That said, if you read the P Sheets that come with a can of epoxy to determine the correct application thickness you will find that you can apply epoxy to bare sanded ...
Painting Bare Metal | Technical Tips | Refinish - PPG
To get the best possible finish when painting bare metal, it is important to properly prepare the substrate with a product specifically designed for application to bare metal. PPG Refinish offers a wide variety of direct to metal (DTM) options, depending on your region or application needs.
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Sep 1, 2010 · Wipe the surface with a good solvent cleaner to remove all oils and grease; PPG DX330 will get the job done. The intent of having a clean surface is to ensure good adhesion of the fillers and...
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Using sealer in the final sanding process has proven to produce flatter paint jobs, less orange peel and better gloss, especially on areas that are difficult to sand and polish, such as door jambs, under hoods, and deck lids.