Do I need to seal before Urethane Single Stage?

[snb73]

I have an 87 Jeep wrangler that I will be painting with a sigle stage urethane. Do I need to prime and seal before the color? Or can I just clean/degrease/block the factory color and spray? I'm not looking for a show finish, just a good 5 footer.

The Jeep is grey and I am going with orange. I like a burnt orange, but cost is a factor.

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Tangerine Twist Urethane Acrylic Paint Kit: Automotive Paint, Auto Paint, Car Paint

 

[TAZ]

I always suggest using a sealer. The main reason is so you have a uniform color under the paint your are applying. I also suggest spraying a sealer this will make it easier for you to apply your color.
Example---
If you are going with a brighter solid orange, go with a white or a VERY light gray.
If you are going with a medium burnt orange metallic, go with a medium gray.

If you don't use a sealer, you'll probably find that it will take more paint to get good consistent coverage without making the paint splotchy.

 

[snb73]

The Jeep is light grey. Is it needed for good adhesion, or just even results?

Thanks, Steve.

 

[TAZ]

It would mainly be for a more uniform and easier way to spray the new finish.

I'm assuming that you would also be sanding the Jeep though.

 

[snb73]

I will wash, degrease then sand the factory finish. The Jeep body is light grey. The hood, grill and fenders are white, both factory finishes. I'm just conserned that I get good adheasion.

Thanks, Steve.

 

[TAZ]

Sounds like a plan!
Adhesion should be fine if you end up with about 400-600 grit or so.

:luck: