How long is epoxy on a car good for?

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67 Fastback

Hi, great forum. I've done some reading and plan tons more, but got a question. I'm restoring a 67 fastback Mustang. While I'm piecing it together can I prime with epoxy and let it sit for a while. My plan is to get it together, epoxied then drive it awhile what time I'm working the bugs out. Is this acceptable? I realize that I need to scuff the dated epoxy then shoot new epoxy before laying anything else down.
Thanks, Bill
 
I "think" 5 years and you are still good since Barry upped the uv protection additive.
 
Dang, five years should be plenty even for a slow-poke like me.
Bill
 
The UV additive is only in the black epoxy, from what I understand. If you want to use gray or white, call Barry.
 
I drove mine for a year in black epoxy. I couldn't believe how many people commented on my paint when it was like that. I thought it was a great way to work out the bugs and get the panels to fit right. I am really glad I did it like that. By the way, I think Barry said 5 years is if driven daily and stored outdoors.
 
I was just asking this question over in another thread.
I had already purchased grey, but I'm thinking I'll be fine.

Like I said in that thread; My truck will be parked under cover the biggest majority of time.
Perhaps trips places like Home Depot from time to time.

Here is a truck in SPI Grey:
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67 Fastback;11285 said:
I'm restoring a 67 fastback Mustang. While I'm piecing it together can I prime with epoxy and let it sit for a while. My plan is to get it together, epoxied then drive it awhile what time I'm working the bugs out. Is this acceptable? I realize that I need to scuff the dated epoxy then shoot new epoxy before laying anything else down.
Thanks, Bill
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The SPI epoxy will do the job.
When you do get back to any paint work I would do extra cleaning than usual with soap/water, solvent W&G remover and finish with water W&G remover.
Never know what kind of contamination you can pick up off the road or from the engine compartment while working on the car. Stuff like silicone brake fluid for example can raise all sorts of hell with paint. Clean the epoxy first then scuff.
 
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