Steps for rotisserie resto

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mbaird

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Im about to embark on a resto on a 69 340 4sp Swinger and I want some advise on the sequence of steps for the body/primer/assembly.
I've done several cars before but not on a rotisserie .
And of course there are always those hindsight regrets on procedure....

Should I do the doors,hood , trunk and fenders off the car first ?
Or primer then assemble the then paint
Or assemble then primer then paint ?
Sould I Paint engine bay , jams , underside and interior first ?
Etc...

This would actually make a great sticky !

So let's hear your input
 
I'm actually doing my first on a rotisserie as well. I'm going to do the jambs, interior, engine bay, and the back sides of the doors, trunk lid, and hood first. Then assemble everything and shoot the exterior. I can think of about 10 different ways to go about it. I just think laying the exterior color in one shot makes the most sense. I also figure by the time I spray all the non essentials I'll have the particulars of the paint figured out and the gun dialed in perfect.
 
That makes sense...
What about stripping the body ?
I plan on having it blasted this time but I am unsure of whether to primer entire car
Right away or not.
 
That makes sense...
What about stripping the body ?
I plan on having it blasted this time but I am unsure of whether to primer entire car
Right away or not.
I would definitely epoxy prime everything immediately. Then you can take your time on everything else. You'll have to scuff it later, but at least everything is protected.
 
The car is R4 red...Im thinking if I using oxide red epoxy primer I wont have to paint the inner body panels and roof panel....or at least use less ....Then do dent and ding removal . Then follow up with a light colored buildable primer and block it out.
Im going single stage paint because I feel the color comes out deeper.....
 
Im about to embark on a resto on a 69 340 4sp Swinger and I want some advise on the sequence of steps for the body/primer/assembly.
I've done several cars before but not on a rotisserie .
And of course there are always those hindsight regrets on procedure....

Should I do the doors,hood , trunk and fenders off the car first ?
Or primer then assemble the then paint
Or assemble then primer then paint ?
Sould I Paint engine bay , jams , underside and interior first ?
Etc...

This would actually make a great sticky !

So let's hear your input


Just finished mine last year. Doors, hood, trunk lid were all done off the car. We also skinned the roof. It was nice having it on a rotisserie. We were able to clean the bottom of the car removing all the old undercoating. Once all the panel replacement was complete all the other body components went on so that the lines of the car could be worked on.
 
So far it looks like I lucked out as far as rust goes. A little in drivers lower 1/4....That might change after the interior floor is blasted. (Pinholes...)
The fenders are in amazing shape !
 
It was a dream to use a rotisserie . Removing the undercoating and seam sealer was a pleasure standing up with car on its side . Took 34 lbs of gook off . With the front clip offt he car I blasted the bottom , engine bay and front fender wells. It's important to get etching primer on right away to prevent flash rust . High build primer is next . I opted to paint and clear the bottom and engine bay . came out killer . The rest of the body was done following standard procedures with fenders and doors off car but at the same time. Factory color with a little more metallic added .
 
My Dart is on the rotisserie and I used it for the demon Restoration. My back says thank you every time!

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Im about to embark on a resto on a 69 340 4sp Swinger and I want some advise on the sequence of steps for the body/primer/assembly.
I've done several cars before but not on a rotisserie .
And of course there are always those hindsight regrets on procedure....

Should I do the doors,hood , trunk and fenders off the car first ? YES, DO THIS
Or primer then assemble the then paint
Or assemble then primer then paint ?
Sould I Paint engine bay , jams , underside and interior first ?
Etc...

This would actually make a great sticky !

So let's hear your input
 
Wouldn't painting the trunk, hood, doors, and fenders off the car invite inconsistencies for a non-pro painter? I'm thinking in terms of color saturation and striping in the spray pattern with metal flakes.
 
Wouldn't painting the trunk, hood, doors, and fenders off the car invite inconsistencies for a non-pro painter? I'm thinking in terms of color saturation and striping in the spray pattern with metal flakes.
If the paint has no metal flake you can paint it apart with no problem. If the paint has metal flake then for sure paint it together
 
If the paint has no metal flake you can paint it apart with no problem. If the paint has metal flake then for sure paint it together
Oh ok, that's what I thought. I'm not a pro. I've painted my work trucks and other cars that I didn't care about. Anything that mattered I had my friend spray (he owned a high end body shop for 35 years). I don't want to bother him in his retirement, so this one I'm gonna give it a go.
 
Lots of different ideas. To each their own. That is why they make more than one flavor of ice cream. I prefer to paint the doors, fenders, hood, deck lid off the car. Then I spray the body shell (to include door jambs trunk, engine compartment) by itself. I have done a lot of paint jobs and never had a problem; even with metallic paints. To cut down on any chance of striping, I spray the last coat of color (I always do base - clear) with a few passes from multiple angles. There is a name for that technique, but I don't know it. This way the door jambs and hood/deck lid areas come out fine with no overspray or tape marks. You just have to be careful when assembling (use easy release masking tape).Also, whatever method you use to strip the paint, get the bare metal protected as soon as possible. I always use epoxy primer. You can do body work right over it. Then (after body work) follow up with a good high build primer. There are LOTS to choose from, but my favorite is Evercoat G2.
 
I'm far from an expert at this stuff but I am getting better with each car.
This is the approach I was considering...my only concern was that of chipping during panel bolt on..and since I'm using single stage it's easier to touch up if I do.

Harrisonm , I was just in Topeka last summer. My girlfriend grew up there and her parents are still there. She is late 40's maybe you guys went to school together ?
 
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