Is This Stuff Any Good?

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Not familiar with this exact product, but it not a complex product no matter who produces it. It might mean that you need to wipe down the Area that you’re prepping an additional time but I’ve never had a problem with any other prep cleaner and in the past fifty years I’ve used plenty of them.
 
Thanks guys. It's also $13 to ship. I'll have to see if there's any place around here that sells it. Other brands are as much as $89 on Amazon!

I haven't done any body work for 30 years. And even then, I was more of a grunt. I'm trying to do as much prep as I can on my Duster, so someone who knows what they're doing can finish prep and paint it.

Along those lines, do you think 400 wet is what to use to sand the engine compartment and trunk? It's still the original Avocado Gold. I don't know the painter yet. Maybe it's best for him to tell me.

I hate paint work, but I'll do what I can to save some money. Years ago, my race partner and I stripped our car, had a sponsor spray the body, and they we sanded and sprayed the trunk, door jambs, and engine compartment. What a project that was! I have the utmost respect for body men/painters. Maybe the painter I choose will talk me into letting him do all of it. My wife wants me to get it done so I enjoy the car more. I'll have to $ee if $he's ready to $pend, or if she'd rather watch me work.
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When I was buying supplies last year the autobody supply house had 2 types of wax and grease remover. The heavy duty stuff couldn't be used on primer.
 
I used to use "Pre" from Eastwood, but it got really expensive. Now I like This from TCP Global. I really like TCP Global's paint. I have also bought a LOT of other body work supplies and primers from them.
Wax and Grease Remover, 1 Gallon
 
Along those lines, do you think 400 wet is what to use to sand the engine compartment and trunk? It's still the original Avocado Gold. I don't know the painter yet. Maybe it's best for him to tell me.

I hate paint work, but I'll do what I can to save some money. Years ago, my race partner and I stripped our car, had a sponsor spray the body, and they we sanded and sprayed the trunk, door jambs, and engine compartment. What a project that was! I have the utmost respect for body men/painters. Maybe the painter I choose will talk me into letting him do all of it. My wife wants me to get it done so I enjoy the car more. I'll have to $ee if $he's ready to $pend, or if she'd rather watch me work.
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If I was the one painting your car, I would want to be the one prepping it too, or at least have a prepper in the shop do it, cause in the end, its his name on the paint job. When owners do their own vehicles, the majority of time it isnt done correctly, unless under the supervision of the painter. Best to wait and ask whomever is going to paint it for you, they may just end up redoing what you have done and you just wasted a bunch of time.
Just my 2c :)
 
Keep in mind you use it 1st. Not a final prep. I'm sure you know that I'm just saying.
 

I used to use "Pre" from Eastwood, but it got really expensive. Now I like This from TCP Global. I really like TCP Global's paint. I have also bought a LOT of other body work supplies and primers from them.
Wax and Grease Remover, 1 Gallon
$66! Crazy how expensive it is.
If I was the one painting your car, I would want to be the one prepping it too, or at least have a prepper in the shop do it, cause in the end, its his name on the paint job. When owners do their own vehicles, the majority of time it isnt done correctly, unless under the supervision of the painter. Best to wait and ask whomever is going to paint it for you, they may just end up redoing what you have done and you just wasted a bunch of time.
Just my 2c :)
Way back when, I worked in a restoration shop. I was a mechanic, but when things were slow, I'd help out in the body shop. I get what you're saying, though. I wouldn't do anything but sand (no dent repair, priming, etc.), even after talking to him. The more I think about this, the more I think I'll give the shop the entire job.

My problem is finding someone. Years ago, I was fortunate. I worked at a place that did it, and I knew everyone!

A local guy had his Challenger painted a few years back. I have to ask him how it came out, how he liked the shop, etc. The guy has to have the right mindset. This isn't a crash job that needs to be knocked out. And, I don't want it buried in the shop behind other jobs. When it's my turn, I'll bring it in.
There's also a local guy who is a professional, and does side work in his garage, while using the spray both where he works. He's sprayed parts of our daily, and it looks good. But, his personality is coarse (not necessarily a deal breaker), and I don't know a) if he's interested in a bigger job, and b) my car doesn't have an engine.
Keep in mind you use it 1st. Not a final prep. I'm sure you know that I'm just saying.
No, I don't. Are you talking about compatibility?
 
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