OK, so I am just about finished with the metal repair on the cab. I am going to have the cab, doors, fenders, inner fenders, hood and other misc metal stuff sand blasted. I have absolutely no skill, knowledge, experience with body work so I am going to ask some stupid questions:
There is a paint store (old carquest) that seems to have all the materials, I just worry that they are going to load me up with the most expensive or wrong stuff. So I am hoping to have a little knowledge before venturing down there.
Assuming clean dry metal
1. Self-etching primer or epoxy/sealer primer?
My thoughts was that this stuff would keep stuff from rusting (Florida) while I work on body work (bondo). Any advise as to brand, kind, mix - anything. Assume a complete dumbass when it comes to this stuff.
2. Bondo?
I assume this is going to be similar to my welding where 90% of it ends up on the floor! I thinking a skim coat to help with the little dings and dents. Is there a preferred style/type that is durable for truck like activities.
3. Do I need to re-primer between bondo coats?
4. When I am done shaping/blocking it all down, do I use a different primer?
5. Tools - long board, cheese grader, ???? - air vs manual
6. Education - is there any good books or is it a jump in and figure it out as you go? I sure would hate for the bondo to fall out after I get it painted.
Thanks for your input.
There is a paint store (old carquest) that seems to have all the materials, I just worry that they are going to load me up with the most expensive or wrong stuff. So I am hoping to have a little knowledge before venturing down there.
Assuming clean dry metal
1. Self-etching primer or epoxy/sealer primer?
My thoughts was that this stuff would keep stuff from rusting (Florida) while I work on body work (bondo). Any advise as to brand, kind, mix - anything. Assume a complete dumbass when it comes to this stuff.
2. Bondo?
I assume this is going to be similar to my welding where 90% of it ends up on the floor! I thinking a skim coat to help with the little dings and dents. Is there a preferred style/type that is durable for truck like activities.
3. Do I need to re-primer between bondo coats?
4. When I am done shaping/blocking it all down, do I use a different primer?
5. Tools - long board, cheese grader, ???? - air vs manual
6. Education - is there any good books or is it a jump in and figure it out as you go? I sure would hate for the bondo to fall out after I get it painted.
Thanks for your input.
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