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Sluggo Offline
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If I were to use spray can primer would that be the start of a paint job from hell? I'm thinking of getting my jalopy ready for paint at some time in the future, thanks to Dan and Jim. Should I just buy a cheap gun and good primer? If so, what would you recommend? Or would the spray can stuff be fine?
Doug  
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thundr306 Offline
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#2
Spraying primer from a can is an ok temporary coverage. As ugly as it would look, I would only coat the areas that you are repairing, not the whole car. It is likely whoever finish paints it would have to strip all the spray primer anyway. Don't take my word as final, let's see what everyone else says.
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Bud30Pk Offline
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#3
I got a real nice paint gun and touch-up detail gun at Harbor Freight,both for under 25 bucks.I saw on their flyer I get that they have 3 MD.locations.
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Sluggo Offline
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#4
I guess I'll look into that harbor freight stuff.

I asked this because I know it will be done slowly, one panel at a time. That means cleaning a gun at least 9 times before it is all primed.
Doug  
88 TC / T5,4.56,Log,SC60,NPR,2277,MegaSquirt
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1BadBird Offline
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#5
That Harbor freight tools paint gun will do alright for you. I'd use a good 2 part primer instead of a laquer primer though. The 2 part will not let moister thru like the laquer primer will (don't ask how I know, learned the hard way). Yes, you'll have to clean the gun completly each time, but it'll be a little more insurance against any moister. Just mix enough to do the panel your working on. Good luck, keep us posted and send pics Smile
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thecrusher315 Offline
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Quote:Originally posted by Sluggo:
If I were to use spray can primer would that be the start of a paint job from hell? I'm thinking of getting my jalopy ready for paint at some time in the future, thanks to Dan and Jim. Should I just buy a cheap gun and good primer? If so, what would you recommend? Or would the spray can stuff be fine?
I would use a good two part activated primer from PPG, Dupont or the like. Definately stay away from lacquer primer. It will continue to shrink under the paint and will show sand scratches and your body work after a little time as well as the possibility of moisture problems. The harbor freight gun should do fine for primer. You might want to borrow a decent gun when it comes time to spray the paint. Some of those cheap guns spray kind of cobby and make you work real hard wet sanding and buffing to get the paint to look slick....Tommy
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Sluggo Offline
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#7
I think I can DIY prep the car but painting is another thing. If that isn't done right it turns into alot more work. I would pay a pro to do the painting.
Doug  
88 TC / T5,4.56,Log,SC60,NPR,2277,MegaSquirt
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tps87turbo Offline
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#8
Doug..... I have always beenone to use the same Primer on the entire car beacuse sometimes different primers react differently over time. You have to remember this is the foundation for the entire paint job. I always use a expoy primer/sealer as this has pleanty of solids which help prevent corrusion. They dry real hard & can stay on a car for a year or 2 before you put on your color. If you but a gallon & prime the whole car over time (Panel by Panel), this gives you the same color as a base for the entire project. I've seen cars in bodyshop class that have a darker color pimer on a panel & it does not match because of the different shade underneth. Yes its more work claning the gun after each panel, but the results will be much better. Good Luck.
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