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Poormanq45

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Posted: July 07, 2005 at 11:26 AM / IP Logged

I'm currently working on my first fiberglass enclosure.

I'm currently at the bondo stage.

My question is, do I do all the sanding on the bondo and then apply primer, or do I just do a rough(120grit) sand on the bondo and do the rest of the sanding on the primer?

Also, is there any special way to paint the enclosure? I mean like any tips/tricks to make the finish come out a little better?

Thanks for the input.

phatx96xaccord

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Posted: July 07, 2005 at 12:32 PM / IP Logged

sand the bondo down as smooth as u can, also use a high build primer and sand a little more, then u can probably wet sand, also u may want to use a sealer over the high build primer, then u can lay down a basecoat, then a clear coat, and do some wet sanding, u should then have a good finish

would u like your chicken original or extra crispy?

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Poormanq45

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Posted: July 07, 2005 at 8:02 PM / IP Logged

Ok, so I can basically sand on levels if needed? On higher levels I should only wet sand, correct? Like on primer, base coat, and clear coat, only wetsand?

Thanks for the help

phatx96xaccord

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Posted: July 08, 2005 at 1:03 AM / IP Logged

wetsanding will give u a deeper , cleaner, shine.

would u like your chicken original or extra crispy?

customcarchris

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You don't really need to wetsand on primer.

I would sand to 100 - 120 grit on bondo, prime, 320, basecoat, 600, clearcoat, 1500 - 2000 wetsand clearcoat, finish with some buffing and compound and she'll be a beauty.

I agree use a high build primer so you don't HAVE to sand as much or as fine, the primer will help.

As far as tips for painting good, practice is one major advantage, but on your clear try to get it as thick as you dare go without runs, and it will give a deeper shine and more material to cut n' buff with.

Oh, almost bad advice, not all thick coats, first clear coat is just a mist, (a tack-coat) then probably two good thick coats.

Good luck, let me see it when you're finished.

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Poormanq45

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Posted: July 08, 2005 at 8:41 AM / IP Logged

Ok guys. Thank you for your help.

I should be ready for priming tomorrow.

I'll be sure to post pictures of step by step when I'm finished.

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Posted: July 11, 2005 at 2:23 AM / IP Logged

Hey, post up some pics of your work, everyone loves to see pics here! Painting/priming process? -- posted image.

Im a fiberglass whore!!

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Posted: July 11, 2005 at 2:31 AM / IP Logged

I want to add one other thing I've learned. Don't trust your eyes to determine if the surface is flat or not. On the primer stage, close your eyes and feel the surface. You will feel things you can't see, and those things will come out when you paint your project if they aren't taken care of.

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Poormanq45

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Posted: July 12, 2005 at 2:57 PM / IP Logged

Thanks for the tip Steven. I actually did notice that my eyes will over power my hands. Meaning with my eyes open my hands don't seem to be as sensitive. It's weird.

Thanks for the tip.

P.S. I'm on the fleece step right now.

elmaschingon_18

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Posted: July 26, 2005 at 8:05 PM / IP Logged

Alright gentlemen,

I'm having some trouble too on Paint and Primer. This is what I've done so far. Any help I would love.

1. Bondo on the enclosure entirely.

2. Sanded with 60 grit, then150grit, last 220 grit.

3. Clean it with prep all, primed it with thick even coats.

4 Went back and fixed all the blemishes(more body work).

5 Wipe it down with prep all again, primed it again.

6 Hit it with 800 grit and clean it with prep all again.

7 Laid my first basecoat of victory red.

8 I'm stuck! Do I spray more Paint or do i sand the basecoat and then paint?

9 are you supposed to color sand the paint, then clear coat it? won't that take away the shine if you sand the paint?

or are you suppose to paint the enclosure then clear coat it after with no sanded, then sand the clear coat and buff?

Please help me!

sanding sucks!

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