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Old 10-27-2013, 09:31 PM   #22
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Re: 1972 chev complete restore

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Originally Posted by Pegman View Post
Yes the whole body was sandblasted then powder coated...just not the cab... Powder coating works much better on pieces like the hood because when it is coated the powder goes into all the corners because of the electrostatic process when you just spray it regularly it will not do that as well
Does Powder coating have a primer as well? Or does any color stick to metal as well as primer? Sorry for the questions but this is new to me, it makes a lot of sense that it gets into corners and crevices better.. I just didn't know powder coating was paintable. But what do i know i haven't graduated past the rattle can stage yet..
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