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blue68man 04-01-2002 10:29 PM

one more paint question?
 
Would it be a good idea to paint my truck without primering? The body is pretty straight and has some rust but all ready primered bad spots to prevent from spreading. I have had some "backyard" painters tell me it would be ok to do this, but would like some more advise.

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blue 68 long wheel base 250 straight 6

crews 04-01-2002 10:38 PM

The simple answer is "no"....I wouldn't spend all the time/ money involved in painting something that isn't properly prepared. It won't really take that much time/ material to sand and prime the whole truck...You don't need to layer it on thick, just a light coat to provide some adhesion for the paint. Just my .02 cents.....

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Coming Home Soon..Next "project" 67 small window cab, short fleet bed...LT1, 4L60E

81 Crew Cab Dually
TBI 454, 4L80E

Brian19692 04-02-2002 12:11 AM

The only thing primer does is fill minor sand scratches. I only use primer over filler. Sanded paint don't need primer over it. But I would use a good sealer over everything.

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69 short box 4x4
72 long box
69 Camaro 327 4-speed
71 4x4 suburban, soon to be crew cab short box
87 S-10 V-8 FOR SALE
Des Moines, Iowa




[This message has been edited by Brian19692 (edited April 01, 2002).]

O'l Buck 04-02-2002 02:15 AM

I don't think I'd try it. #1. the primer gives a nice new surface for the paint to attach itself to. #2. the primer will even out the body color so you don't get light and dark spots. #3. if there are any imperfections in your prep work, the primer will show them for you and is alot easier to fix than fresh paint.

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'72 Chevy 1/2T 4x4 shortbox stepside 350/350auto on '84
ralleys and 31/10.5s

67 Cutlass convertible
330, 3spd stick

90 GMC Jimmy
350/auto
Chad Stephens
Orleans,NE


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