primer question

[taxidermyguy]

I've been on here for a couple weeks. Read till I'm on overload, or maybe just brain dead:freak:. I'm using Omni brand b/c paints and primer. I've done all the bodywork, put on two coats of 2k primer surfacer. After wet sanding, do you guys rewash with something like dawn, or just rinse off with hose, blow out all the water or what. After washing or what ever, do you have to keep repapering, remasking everytime.
Another Question, I'm painting a extended cab, What's the trick to painting that long roofwithout getting those lines in it, I'm having a dickins of a time trying to reach clear to the center.
Any help would greatly be appreciated.
Jim

 

[TAZ]

We never wetsand before painting, only drysanding. Normally we prep with 320 dry.
If you wetsand any bare metal areas you have will be begin to rust.

Since you are a newer painter, you may want to treat the roof as another paint project. Paint the roof, clearcoat it. Then mask it up before doing the bottom.
I've done it before where I've painted vans and I've done the roof and the sides all in one shot, but you have to be VERY careful.
You can make you a couple of scaffolds if you still plan on doing the roof at the same time.

:luck:

 

[taxidermyguy]

I'm painting in a garage, after sanding, what is the best way to wipe down the truck. I was told to wipe it down with mineral spirits, the tack it off. Is that correct. As far as the lines I'm getting, is it the wrong angle of the gun, I've turned down the air pressure, it helped a little. I'm trying to keep the overlap at about half. Maybe it's just lack of practice. Thanks for this site, it's a good read, and very informative.
Jim

 

[TAZ]

Right before you plan to paint, wipe down the truck with some DX330. You can buy a gallon for pretty cheap.
You need to wipe it on with one towel and wipe it off with another.

Glad to hear you got the stripes taken care of. Always point your gun toward what you are spraying. The center should angle toward it. Once you get the hang of spraying, then you can change angles and mess around with the way the paint comes out.

Glad you are enjoying the forum!

 

[lando]

hey rm (basf) has a pre kleano called 900. it works great. also to get rid of the "tigerstriping" in large panels like a hood, roof, etc. remember to use a 50 50 spray technique.

 

[Jimi Orgal]

you dont necessarily need a primer, it just helps your eye shadow stay on better and keep it fresh looking. UDPP is a little expensive so if you dont want to spend that on your first primer go to eyeslipsface.com and look at their mineral primer (works just as well) and btw UDPP is pretty messy and dries up pretty fast.