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69Chevyc10 · 04-01-2002, 05:40 PM

I have sanded my 69 swb chevy to bare metal. I was wondering which type of primer would be best for the show type of paint job?

SS454 · 04-01-2002, 08:15 PM

PPG makes an excellent 2-part epoxy primer called DP-40LF (LF means Lead Free). The stuff is about $150 for a gallon of primer plus 2 quarts of activator, but it sticks like crazy and is impervious to water absorption (unlike lacquer type primers).

PPG has data sheets for their products available online in PDF format.

Dupont, Sherwin Williams, etc. probably also have similar products. Just look for your friendly local auto body paint and supply store.

Good luck.

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'68 C20 - fresh 355,CH465,HO72,rough body
'71 C20 parts truck
'68 Chevelle ragtop project
'57 Belair hardtop project
tons of ambition

badass67 · 04-01-2002, 08:27 PM

I used dp-40lf I am sure it is made by Dupont, it is the best primer you can use.

**MikeB** · 04-01-2002, 08:54 PM

The PPG epoxy primer is awsome, but I think you're supposed to use a bare metal etching primer first. If you use the epoxy primer, make sure your apply something else on top of it (like primer-surfacer) in a few days, because it literally gets too hard to adhere to after a week or so.

eminentbass · 04-02-2002, 01:13 PM

dupont epoxy primer is the best stuff ever you can spray it direct to metal and you can do any mudding that you have to do on top of the primer.

HuggerCST · 04-02-2002, 01:43 PM

How does the Dupont DTM do over filler, or over primer/paint?

**Desert Rat** · 04-02-2002, 01:56 PM

how bout DP-90
its already Hot rod black?

*67Fleetsidedream* · 04-02-2002, 04:10 PM

Give this site a wurl http://www.matrixsystem.com
I have used them. The quality is the same as PPG, but a way less expensive.
67
Ben

eminentbass · 04-03-2002, 01:28 PM

dupont DTM workes great over filler and old paint you just have to scuff the paint and it is good to go You can probably get it in white medium grey and dark grey

NSANE68!!! · 04-03-2002, 05:47 PM

UUUUUUUGH!!! YUUUUUCK!!!! I tried the epoxy $150 a gal shot 2 cup fulls and threw the rest out. Went back to the supplier and got some good old urethane primer. Sands alot nicer and doesn't set up like a rock.

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68chevy, 95step bed, euro taillights, fastbags, fully shaved, phantom grill, 350 with a small huffer, TH350, 12bolt Auburn posi 4:11's......... 95 Chevy Tahoe (PHATHOE) all mouldings and emblems stripped, 4/4 drop, Niche Bellas 18's, billet grill, Euro taillights, clear corners, billet antena & wiper covers, leather interior, Pioneer cd, alpine amp, Rockford 15's.......... 97 CBR 900 RR, everything that is aluminum was polished or powdercoated candy purple, 6 color change Chameleon paint at $300 a pint(ouch), custom one of a kind under seat exaust, hand cut decals, runs 11 flat at 126mph FUUUUUUUUUUUUUUN!!!!!!!! ............ my toys at http://communities.msn.com/NSANE68Tr...s/shoebox.msnw

04-01-2002, 05:40 PM	#1
69Chevyc10 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: ND USA Posts: 122	which primer I have sanded my 69 swb chevy to bare metal. I was wondering which type of primer would be best for the show type of paint job?

04-01-2002, 08:15 PM	#2
SS454 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Geneva, FL USA Posts: 64	PPG makes an excellent 2-part epoxy primer called DP-40LF (LF means Lead Free). The stuff is about $150 for a gallon of primer plus 2 quarts of activator, but it sticks like crazy and is impervious to water absorption (unlike lacquer type primers). PPG has data sheets for their products available online in PDF format. Dupont, Sherwin Williams, etc. probably also have similar products. Just look for your friendly local auto body paint and supply store. Good luck. ------------------ '68 C20 - fresh 355,CH465,HO72,rough body '71 C20 parts truck '68 Chevelle ragtop project '57 Belair hardtop project tons of ambition __________________ '68 C20 - fresh 355,CH465,Dana 60, front disc brakes, rough body '68 Chevelle ragtop project '57 Belair hardtop project '00 S10 pickup daily driver '00 Chev Malibu the wife's car tons of ambition

04-01-2002, 08:54 PM	#4
MikeB Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: North Texas Posts: 3,599	The PPG epoxy primer is awsome, but I think you're supposed to use a bare metal etching primer first. If you use the epoxy primer, make sure your apply something else on top of it (like primer-surfacer) in a few days, because it literally gets too hard to adhere to after a week or so. __________________ Mike 1969 C10 LWB -- owned for 35 years. 350/TH350, 3.08 posi, 1st Gen Vintage Air, recent AAW wiring harness, 5-lug conversion, 1985 spindles and brakes. 1982 C10 SWB -- sold 1981 C10 Silverado LWB -- sold, but wish I still had it! 1969 C10 (not the current one) that I bought in the early 1980s. Paid $1200; sold for $1500 a few years later. Just a hint at the appreciation that was coming. Retired as a factory automation products salesman. Worked part-time over the years for an engine builder and a classic car repair shop. Member here for 24 years! This is the very first car/truck Internet forum I joined. I still used a dial-up modem back then!

04-02-2002, 01:13 PM	#5
eminentbass Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: saskatoon saskatchewan Canada Posts: 38	dupont epoxy primer is the best stuff ever you can spray it direct to metal and you can do any mudding that you have to do on top of the primer. __________________ 68 gmc 70 chev

04-02-2002, 01:43 PM	#6
HuggerCST Registered User Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: North Louisiana Posts: 4,501	How does the Dupont DTM do over filler, or over primer/paint? __________________ Wynne 70 CST short fleet Hugger orange & white, 350/350, ps, pb, air, tilt, tach/vac/speedwarning, original buckets, AM/FM, oak bed floor, shoulder belts, 3.5"/5.5" drop, 20" American Racing VN425s. Build thread 53 Chevy shortbed 69 Camaro Click here to subscribe Chevy GMC International Truck Club Louisiana Charter Member http://www.louisianaclassictruckclub.com

04-01-2002, 08:27 PM	#3
badass67 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: oakland,CA, USA Posts: 32	I used dp-40lf I am sure it is made by Dupont, it is the best primer you can use.

04-02-2002, 01:56 PM	#7
Desert Rat Senior Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Darrington, Washington Posts: 3,963	how bout DP-90 its already Hot rod black?

04-02-2002, 04:10 PM	#8
67Fleetsidedream Wiseass secured himself a BAN Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: MOON!!! Posts: 2,282	Give this site a wurl http://www.matrixsystem.com I have used them. The quality is the same as PPG, but a way less expensive. 67 Ben

04-03-2002, 01:28 PM	#9
eminentbass Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: saskatoon saskatchewan Canada Posts: 38	dupont DTM workes great over filler and old paint you just have to scuff the paint and it is good to go You can probably get it in white medium grey and dark grey __________________ 68 gmc 70 chev

04-03-2002, 05:47 PM	#10
NSANE68!!! SLICER AND DICIER Join Date: May 2001 Location: Quuen Creek Posts: 1,383	UUUUUUUGH!!! YUUUUUCK!!!! I tried the epoxy $150 a gal shot 2 cup fulls and threw the rest out. Went back to the supplier and got some good old urethane primer. Sands alot nicer and doesn't set up like a rock. ------------------ 68chevy, 95step bed, euro taillights, fastbags, fully shaved, phantom grill, 350 with a small huffer, TH350, 12bolt Auburn posi 4:11's......... 95 Chevy Tahoe (PHATHOE) all mouldings and emblems stripped, 4/4 drop, Niche Bellas 18's, billet grill, Euro taillights, clear corners, billet antena & wiper covers, leather interior, Pioneer cd, alpine amp, Rockford 15's.......... 97 CBR 900 RR, everything that is aluminum was polished or powdercoated candy purple, 6 color change Chameleon paint at $300 a pint(ouch), custom one of a kind under seat exaust, hand cut decals, runs 11 flat at 126mph FUUUUUUUUUUUUUUN!!!!!!!! ............ my toys at http://communities.msn.com/NSANE68Tr...s/shoebox.msnw __________________ 01 Tahoe 22's 2/4 drop and tv's 68 chevy money pit 51 chevy belair 95 Honda 900RR 05 GMC Siearra (company truck)



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