Ron816
Mopar forever
I have my car in epoxy primer, before laying down base should I spray a high build primer over and sand smooth, or should I sand epoxy with 320 then spray base on top?
You are on step 1, with epoxy primer. Epoxy is simply a metal sealer, to prevent corrosion. It is waterproof and the best way to protect bare metal.I have my car in epoxy primer, before laying down base should I spray a high build primer over and sand smooth, or should I sand epoxy with 320 then spray base on top?
Amen to the part about paint jobs not being quick. My Recipe: Strip to bare metal, cover all metal with 2-3 coats of Epoxy Primer, lightly block sand entire car with 220 and Dura Block sanding blocks (and use your hands) to find that bad spots, Fix all bad spots with GOOD filler (I like Evercoat Rage Gold), get the body work as perfect as possible, Spray on 3 coats of G2 high build primer, spray guide coat on all primer and then block the primer with 220 followed by 320, Fix any bad places the guide coat exposes with spot putty (or glazing putty, block the cured glazing putty with 120 followed by 220, apply 2-3 more coats of G2 high build polyester primer, apply guide coat and block this final primer with 220 then 320 then 400 dry, then wet sand with 320 and 400. Now you can apply sealer and paint. It may sound like I apply a lot of primer, but most of it gets sanded off.You are on step 1, with epoxy primer. Epoxy is simply a metal sealer, to prevent corrosion. It is waterproof and the best way to protect bare metal.
Now I would recommend sanding it with 400, and shoot it with a 2K primer. Then do your body work on top of that. When you are satisfied with your body work, sand it with 320 and shoot the entire car with Feather Fill G2. At this point you have a decision to make... You can shoot your base over the Feather Fill, but be prepared to lay down a couple of extra coats. The FF will soak some up.
Or, sand the FF with 400 and shoot the car with a sealer. Then you can lay your base coat down on top of the sealer.
Paint jobs are not a quick in and out thing. Lots of steps involved.
Short answer. yes. You can base over #600 or finer. I wouldn't go any finer than#800. Spot seal any bare steal or filler with a DTM sealer.I was planning on using a high build urethane primer, so should I seal after that? Or can I apply base over the high build?
I am sorry for saying this, but it still sounds like you are trying to cut corners. You ALWAYS should spray a sealer before applying color. Several people have suggested using sealer. Ignore that at your own peril.I was planning on using a high build urethane primer, so should I seal after that? Or can I apply base over the high build?
Although I agree to a small extent that your "If it doesn't look good I'll start over, after all I am just learning" attitude does have some merit, I strongly disagree with it's only paint and time. Paint, clear and primer are all expensive. Why not spend just a little more time and do it right. I really do like that you are trying the painting yourself. You cannot cut corners on a paint job and have it look good.I realizing that everyone has there own opinion, for me what it comes down to is, just wing it, what’s the worst that can happen it looks like ****, I can always sand down and start over, that’s what learning is all about try and try again until you succeed, it’s only paint and time right
I’m not trying to cut corners, money isn’t an issue, I’m just trying to understand the logic behind sealing a primer when I have already layed down 2 coats of epoxy primer/sealer
And $$$...I realizing that everyone has there own opinion, for me what it comes down to is, just wing it, what’s the worst that can happen it looks like ****, I can always sand down and start over, that’s what learning is all about try and try again until you succeed, it’s only paint and time right
yes I will be sealing the High buildYou're sealing the high build primer. It's pretty much standard to seal before base these days if you want to be safe.