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Stang Guy
Hi everyone,
I am new to using SPI products and want to make sure I get it right the first time. I am prepping a 1968 Mustang with some fiberglass parts for epoxy and then paint(metallic) hopefully by the beginning of the year. I just want to make sure I have the right steps down and wanted to get some suggestions as well. So this is what I believe I should be doing:
- Sand the car down with 80 grit DA sander
- Sand fiberglass parts down with 80 or 120? with a DA sander until gel coat is not shiny.
- Do I wash with dish soap and water?
- W&G remover and wait 1 hour
- Mix epoxy primer and let set 30 min
- 2 wet coats of epoxy with 30 min flash time between?
Then final body work
- apply filler within 7 days or sand and apply filler after 7 days
- apply high build primer within 7 days with no sanding required?
- block sand down to 600 grit for metallic paint
Then do you guys recommend sealing it again with the epoxy primer? If so, at what grit do I sand to before sealing?
After sealing do I need to sand down to 600 again or leave it?
Do I need to do anything different with the fiberglass parts for prepping and final touch ups?
Anything I am missing before paint?
Thanks again for the help!
Guy
I am new to using SPI products and want to make sure I get it right the first time. I am prepping a 1968 Mustang with some fiberglass parts for epoxy and then paint(metallic) hopefully by the beginning of the year. I just want to make sure I have the right steps down and wanted to get some suggestions as well. So this is what I believe I should be doing:
- Sand the car down with 80 grit DA sander
- Sand fiberglass parts down with 80 or 120? with a DA sander until gel coat is not shiny.
- Do I wash with dish soap and water?
- W&G remover and wait 1 hour
- Mix epoxy primer and let set 30 min
- 2 wet coats of epoxy with 30 min flash time between?
Then final body work
- apply filler within 7 days or sand and apply filler after 7 days
- apply high build primer within 7 days with no sanding required?
- block sand down to 600 grit for metallic paint
Then do you guys recommend sealing it again with the epoxy primer? If so, at what grit do I sand to before sealing?
After sealing do I need to sand down to 600 again or leave it?
Do I need to do anything different with the fiberglass parts for prepping and final touch ups?
Anything I am missing before paint?
Thanks again for the help!
Guy