How far should I go with paint prep?

[Jim70Chevy]

Thank you all for your comments. I have picked out some materials below and would love any feedback.

The plan is to stay with TCP products and finish and full coat with 2k white epoxy (White Epoxy DTM High-Performance Primer/Sealer)

Then finish bodywork using guide coat and filler as needed.

Then a coat of grey TCP Polyester Primer Surfacer High-Performance Maximum Fill and more sanding using guide coat

Lastly several coats of TCP HOT ROD Gloss by Custom Shop single-stage urethane in one of the white shades they offer.

Any issues with that setup?

Also, I am reading that single-stage urethane is VERY unhealthy and that I should be fully protected. I have a half-face dual cartridge face mask that I have been using up until now but I am reading that I should be fully covered and use a constant flow supplied air full face mask.

Amazon has several for under $200. The pro ones go for more than $500. How much of this is necessary?

Thanks again.

[Carl Spangler]

Originally Posted by Jim70Chevy

Thank you all for your comments. I have picked out some materials below and would love any feedback.

The plan is to stay with TCP products and finish and full coat with 2k white epoxy (White Epoxy DTM High-Performance Primer/Sealer)

Then finish bodywork using guide coat and filler as needed.

Then a coat of grey TCP Polyester Primer Surfacer High-Performance Maximum Fill and more sanding using guide coat

Lastly several coats of TCP HOT ROD Gloss by Custom Shop single-stage urethane in one of the white shades they offer.

Any issues with that setup?


Also, I am reading that single-stage urethane is VERY unhealthy and that I should be fully protected. I have a half-face dual cartridge face mask that I have been using up until now but I am reading that I should be fully covered and use a constant flow supplied air full face mask.

Amazon has several for under $200. The pro ones go for more than $500. How much of this is necessary?

Thanks again.

Back in the day I painted cars with simple nose/mouth/cartridge respirators. Today............. NOT now, after seeing my brother's lungs get toasted from hazardous fumes.

Anyway, the newer full face respirators are probably good enough IF you get good-excellent through shop ventilation.

Another option (one I would definitely do myself) would be a commercial powered system or a DIY like this:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cX-glTu6tz0&t=11s

[72c20customcamper]

Originally Posted by Carl Spangler

Back in the day I painted cars with simple nose/mouth/cartridge respirators. Today............. NOT now, after seeing my brother's lungs get toasted from hazardous fumes.

Anyway, the newer full face respirators are probably good enough IF you get good-excellent through shop ventilation.

Another option (one I would definitely do myself) would be a commercial powered system or a DIY like this:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cX-glTu6tz0&t=11s

If your going to use a positive airflow system with paints and vapor its better to have the air inlet outside the spray area.

Hobby air makes a good one with a 80ft hose . Keep your eyes and skin covered body absorbs chemicals that way to

[Jim70Chevy]

Sprayed my first area with the new compressor and spray gun. What a HUGE difference it makes over the preval sprayers I was using. Nowhere near professional but since this is only between the cab and bed it doesn't have to be. With luck it will never see the light of day again. At least now that area will be white to match the truck.

I am now excited to get to spraying the rest of the truck.

[Ptjsk]

Originally Posted by Jim70Chevy

Sprayed my first area with the new compressor and spray gun. What a HUGE difference it makes over the preval sprayers I was using. Nowhere near professional but since this is only between the cab and bed it doesn't have to be. With luck it will never see the light of day again. At least now that area will be white to match the truck.

I am now excited to get to spraying the rest of the truck.

Good job Jim!

I've done three cars now and still learn. But it is very doable! I did my '72 Jimmy and am very happy with the results.

But....I have a "ton" of hours into prep work!

Each one cost me at least 4k in materials alone. But happy with the results.

Feel free to give me a shout anytime. I'm just over the hill from you, just above Placerville.

Pat