I haven't painted a car in a few years, but recommend the following:
- Have the car stripped by blasting with soda, sand or something simila=
r.
Don't try to sand or chemically strip it.
- Spray the car first with a 2-part self-etching primer to prevent rust=
.
Then use a sandable primer before the topcoat. Use one brand for all=
paint, thinner, reducer, etc. The paint companies will not warranty th=
e
paint otherwise.
- Spray the topcoat in good quality spray booth with a top quality gun.=
Preferrably, have a professional shop do it. I painted my last car in =
a
continuing-education class at a high school that had great equipment.
- When the surface is perfectly prepped, do it one more time!
Hope this helped!
Jeff Moorse
1974 Spitfire
owner-spitfires@autox.team.net on 11/10/98 01:25:16 AM
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Subject: Painting a spitfire
I would like to ask for any and all advice in regards to painting a
spitfire. I currently have a spitfire that I have almost completely
stripped that I need to do some body work on and then paint.
The car still has the wiring in it, I have taken out the dashboard and =
all
switches/gauges. The only hardware still installed includes the fuel t=
ank,
transmission, and wiring harness. The motor has been removed as well a=
s
all other engine compartment components.
How should I go about painting this car? (I know there are people with=
experience out there). What is the best way to remove the existing pai=
nt?
How / What should I prime the car with? The original color was french =
blue
(under several aftermarket spray jobs) but I wish to redo the entire ca=
r
BRG including the engine compartment and the interior. What is the bes=
t
way to primer and paint? Advice please!!
I have never attempted this before so please, spare no expense... :)
Thanks.
-Huw
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