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I just wanted to post my experience with the SPI black as a newbie. I’ve gathered so much information from everyone else I thought I’d add my own in case it would help someone else in the future.
I am using the SPI black Epoxy primer on the interior, firewall and underside of the car. I’ll wait until the spring to do the FW and underside as I really need to get started on reassembling the interior. I’ve got all new sheet metal so it’s all EDP coated metal. The lacquer test came up clean so just a scuff, clean and shoot. After talking with Barry, we came up with using a 1.8 tip on my HF purple gun. I flooded the seam areas, particularly by the mini tubs. Not much to say on the spraying process. Was happy with the spray pattern pretty quickly, but it took me a little bit of time to get a method going so that I wasn’t stepping all over myself or on to newly painted steel. I had it down by the second coat and think it looks great. I played with the idea of doing the outside as well, but think I will leave it to a professional. Don’t want to hear anyone complain about the materials I sued when I’m getting estimates.
I followed up with seam sealer and the LizardSkin sound control. It's a bit cold, so the sound control hasn't completely dried yet. Will do the LizardSkin ceramic insulation when I get a chance.
First time spraying paint, ever. Interesting process. Taping the car sucks. I enjoyed the spraying. I just need to setup more lights.
The LizardSkin gets everywhere. Masking is critical. I have more pics, but it's more of the same.
I know it’s been said elsewhere, but the support at SPI is truly exceptional. He talked through my questions and made me comfortable that I could handle this portion of the build. I can wrench, but body work is like science with a bit of art mixed in. I suck at both.
My build thread can be found here: http://www.camaros.net/forums/133-build-projects/171786-69-coupe-resto.html
I am using the SPI black Epoxy primer on the interior, firewall and underside of the car. I’ll wait until the spring to do the FW and underside as I really need to get started on reassembling the interior. I’ve got all new sheet metal so it’s all EDP coated metal. The lacquer test came up clean so just a scuff, clean and shoot. After talking with Barry, we came up with using a 1.8 tip on my HF purple gun. I flooded the seam areas, particularly by the mini tubs. Not much to say on the spraying process. Was happy with the spray pattern pretty quickly, but it took me a little bit of time to get a method going so that I wasn’t stepping all over myself or on to newly painted steel. I had it down by the second coat and think it looks great. I played with the idea of doing the outside as well, but think I will leave it to a professional. Don’t want to hear anyone complain about the materials I sued when I’m getting estimates.
I followed up with seam sealer and the LizardSkin sound control. It's a bit cold, so the sound control hasn't completely dried yet. Will do the LizardSkin ceramic insulation when I get a chance.
First time spraying paint, ever. Interesting process. Taping the car sucks. I enjoyed the spraying. I just need to setup more lights.
The LizardSkin gets everywhere. Masking is critical. I have more pics, but it's more of the same.
I know it’s been said elsewhere, but the support at SPI is truly exceptional. He talked through my questions and made me comfortable that I could handle this portion of the build. I can wrench, but body work is like science with a bit of art mixed in. I suck at both.
My build thread can be found here: http://www.camaros.net/forums/133-build-projects/171786-69-coupe-resto.html