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Author: JamesJames Date: May 6, 2008 12:54
In relation to my other thread from a few days ago about painting my bumper.
I have primed it with aerosol paint from paint factors, so far with high
build primer, rubbed it down and smoothed it up nicely. Showed a few niggles
and imperfections that were soon sorted followed by some more high build
primer. I've put 2 coats on, just wondering how many is nescearry ? Tommorow
I will put the regular primer on and rub down again again how many coats ?
Then following day the base then laquer (just after some info on how many
coats to be honest)
Also is it ok to leave the primer on whilst still using the car (bumpers on
car now) would rain affect the primer ? or basecoat without the laquer
obviously ?
Thanks
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Author: DokiDoki Date: May 6, 2008 13:20
"James" here.com> wrote in message
news:suednfif3MHEKr3VRVnytAA@bt.com...> In relation to my other thread from a few days ago about painting my
> bumper. I have primed it with aerosol paint from paint factors, so far
> with high build primer, rubbed it down and smoothed it up nicely. Showed a
> few niggles and imperfections that were soon sorted followed by some more
> high build primer. I've put 2 coats on, just wondering how many is
> nescearry ?
Enough coats until it is possible to rub down the primer with no low spots,
and without rubbing through.
> Tommorow I will put the regular primer on and rub down again again how
> many coats ?
No need to put another primer on after high-build.
> Then following day the base then laquer (just after some info on how many
> coats to be honest)
Wait for a good few sunny days to pass. Primer can and does sink - don't ask
me how I know, I just do ;).
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Author: SteveHSteveH Date: May 6, 2008 13:30
>> Also is it ok to leave the primer on whilst still using the car (bumpers
>> on car now) would rain affect the primer ? or basecoat without the laquer
>> obviously ?
>
> It'll be fine with just primer. I'd not leave base too long without clear
> over the top, although normal clear offers little UV protection.
Primer isn't waterproofed - so if you don't get it covered over, water
will get into it and you'll end up having to sand it back and start
again.
DAMHIKIJDOK.
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Author: JamesJames Date: May 6, 2008 13:36
>
> "James" here.com> wrote in message
> news:suednfif3MHEKr3VRVnytAA@bt.com...>> In relation to my other thread from a few days ago about painting my
>> bumper. I have primed it with aerosol paint from paint factors, so far
>> with high build primer, rubbed it down and smoothed it up nicely. Showed
>> a few niggles and imperfections that were soon sorted followed by some
>> more high build primer. I've put 2 coats on, just wondering how many is
>> nescearry ?
>
> Enough coats until it is possible to rub down the primer with no low
> spots, and without rubbing through.
>
>> Tommorow I will put the regular primer on and rub down again again how
>> many coats ?
>
> No need to put another primer...
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Author: Chris BartramChris Bartram Date: May 6, 2008 13:59
SteveH wrote:
> Doki gmail.com> wrote:
> >>> Also is it ok to leave the primer on whilst still using the car (bumpers
>>> on car now) would rain affect the primer ? or basecoat without the laquer
>>> obviously ?
>> It'll be fine with just primer. I'd not leave base too long without clear
>> over the top, although normal clear offers little UV protection.
>
> Primer isn't waterproofed - so if you don't get it covered over, water
> will get into it and you'll end up having to sand it back and start
> again.
Probably be ok if you warm it to dry it thoroughly. After all, you
wet-flat primer...It's a big problem with metal underneath though, as it
rusts.
>
> DAMHIKIJDOK.
That's a new one on me. What is it?
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Author: JamesJames Date: May 6, 2008 14:03
> SteveH wrote:
>> Doki gmail.com> wrote:
>>>>>> Also is it ok to leave the primer on whilst still using the car
>>>> (bumpers
>>>> on car now) would rain affect the primer ? or basecoat without the
>>>> laquer
>>>> obviously ?
>>> It'll be fine with just primer. I'd not leave base too long without
>>> clear
>>> over the top, although normal clear offers little UV protection.
>>
>> Primer isn't waterproofed - so if you don't get it covered over, water
>> will get into it and you'll end up having to sand it back and start
>> again.
>
> Probably be ok if you warm it to dry it thoroughly. After all, you
> wet-flat primer...It's a big problem with metal underneath though, as it ...
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Author: SteveHSteveH Date: May 6, 2008 14:03
Chris Bartram delete-me.piglet-net.net> wrote:
> SteveH wrote:
>> Doki gmail.com> wrote:
>> >>>> Also is it ok to leave the primer on whilst still using the car (bumpers
>>>> on car now) would rain affect the primer ? or basecoat without the laquer
>>>> obviously ?
>>> It'll be fine with just primer. I'd not leave base too long without clear
>>> over the top, although normal clear offers little UV protection.
>>
>> Primer isn't waterproofed - so if you don't get it covered over, water
>> will get into it and you'll end up having to sand it back and start
>> again.
>
> Probably be ok if you warm it to dry it thoroughly. After all, you
> wet-flat primer...It's a big problem with metal underneath though, as it
> rusts.
True. I was doing a quick and dirty repair on the sills of my Primera a
few years back, the primer soaked up water like a sponge.
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Author: AdrianAdrian Date: May 6, 2008 14:14
Chris Bartram delete-me.piglet-net.net> gurgled happily, sounding
much like they were saying:
>> Primer isn't waterproofed - so if you don't get it covered over, water
>> will get into it and you'll end up having to sand it back and start
>> again.
> Probably be ok if you warm it to dry it thoroughly. After all, you
> wet-flat primer...It's a big problem with metal underneath though, as it
> rusts.
Pffft.
The new screen surround and rear valance put on the Acad last spring have
been absolutely fine left in primer through the winter.
Which reminds me - I must order some of Screwfix's finest fiver-per-litre
red lead oxide, and some more cheap brushes.
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Author: Mike GMike G Date: May 6, 2008 14:29
"James" here.com> wrote in message
news:K5CdnToub6_RXL3VnZ2dneKdnZydnZ2d@bt.com...>
> I found this doodahh on www.ebay.co.uk Item number:
> 150240028930 and wondered if you'd ever given it a go ? and if
> its worth a go ?
I've used something similar in the past. Definitely makes cans
easier to use than a finger on the spray head, but whether it's
worth £4.44 for the ease and convenience is up to you.
Mike.
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Author: Mike GMike G Date: May 6, 2008 14:31
"Mike G" largefoot.com> wrote in message
news:NIGdnd676eNWUL3VnZ2dnUVZ8vCdnZ2d@plusnet...>
> "James" here.com> wrote in message
> news:K5CdnToub6_RXL3VnZ2dneKdnZydnZ2d@bt.com...>>
>> I found this doodahh on www.ebay.co.uk Item number:
>> 150240028930 and wondered if you'd ever given it a go ? and if
>> its worth a go ? >
> I've used something similar in the past. Definitely makes cans
> easier to use than a finger on the spray head, but whether it's
> worth £4.44 for the ease and convenience is up to you.
Oops. that should be £5.44
> Mike.
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