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JimKshortstep4x4 · 07-08-2003, 07:45 AM

This is what we do. Lightly sand with 220 grit, clean with solvent, (both sides), prime with (2) coats of good primer. Sand primer with 400 grit, clean and spray with Rustoleum semi-gloss, (we use a paint gun and thin paint with mineral spirits). Apply at least (2) good coats both sides. On the underside, we undercoat by spraying foundation tar, thinned with mineral spirits, applying heavily.

It is very difficult to get a good all over finish with a spray can as getting the whole liner "wet" is almost imposssible. If you have to go with a spray can, paint when it is cooler so that you don't develop dry spots.

Jim

07-08-2003, 07:45 AM	#3
JimKshortstep4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Muskegon,MI,USA Posts: 6,026	This is what we do. Lightly sand with 220 grit, clean with solvent, (both sides), prime with (2) coats of good primer. Sand primer with 400 grit, clean and spray with Rustoleum semi-gloss, (we use a paint gun and thin paint with mineral spirits). Apply at least (2) good coats both sides. On the underside, we undercoat by spraying foundation tar, thinned with mineral spirits, applying heavily. It is very difficult to get a good all over finish with a spray can as getting the whole liner "wet" is almost imposssible. If you have to go with a spray can, paint when it is cooler so that you don't develop dry spots. Jim Last edited by JimKshortstep4x4; 07-08-2003 at 07:48 AM.