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Hello. I've been reading a ton, learned quite a bit but want to run my project by those who know more. Here's the details:
I just see a lot of extra work (in sanding, I guess) if I do the steps in this order. But maybe I'm just overthinking it all. My buddies who have done cars ascribe to getting the car blasted and then put on a self-etching primer and start the metal work. I didn't like that idea. I want to make sure that the prep is done right. Plus I like the information I've learned here about the Epoxy Primer and seems the Mustang group likes it as well.
So I guess my question is what steps do you like to use when you have a grungy mess, with 50 years of different repair jobs and coatings, know most of what metal needs replacing but there could be a few hidden issues, and know that it's going to be a long, long road till time for base coat? I will say I have a great supply of patience. Thanks in advance for any advice! Really appreciate the forums.
Thanks,
RH
Austin, TX
- 67 Mustang coupe, down to the shell now and I have to make some decisions on the next steps.
- Metal I know I need to replace: both floorpans, floor supports, and toe kicks, torque box, driver side rocker panel, trunk dropdowns, cowl and drip rails
- Replacement metal is mix of e-coated steel, weld-thru primer and unprimed.
- Body panels have mild rust but will need lots of beating and filler
- I want to have the shell and other parts media blasted so I can start fresh as there is no good paint on the car
- I like the Red Oxide epoxy primer option and feel this is what I should start with on coatings
- This is my first full restore. I work well, but very SLOW
I just see a lot of extra work (in sanding, I guess) if I do the steps in this order. But maybe I'm just overthinking it all. My buddies who have done cars ascribe to getting the car blasted and then put on a self-etching primer and start the metal work. I didn't like that idea. I want to make sure that the prep is done right. Plus I like the information I've learned here about the Epoxy Primer and seems the Mustang group likes it as well.
So I guess my question is what steps do you like to use when you have a grungy mess, with 50 years of different repair jobs and coatings, know most of what metal needs replacing but there could be a few hidden issues, and know that it's going to be a long, long road till time for base coat? I will say I have a great supply of patience. Thanks in advance for any advice! Really appreciate the forums.
Thanks,
RH
Austin, TX
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