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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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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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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.
------------------ 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).] |
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.
------------------ '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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