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PostPosted: Wed Apr 25, 2012 2:35 pm
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I love working on it, I just seem to keep getting into situations where I have to do the same stuff over and over just in a different order, or just flat cause I did it wrong to start with....I`m only at an 80 block overall on the car, I`m not even close to done yet. I just need the next few steps to go right for a change, so I don`t lose any more confidence than I already have. I`ve got bare metal exposed in a number of spots, making me really want to get it covered up to prevent flash rust.

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PostPosted: Tue Jun 26, 2012 6:44 pm
OldDupontGuy wrote:You can use epoxy,,,but regular 2K filler primer will adhere to regular fiberglass panels just fine.

"OR" you can block it, spray 2-3 coats of the 2K, let it dry for a couple days, then block it again with 220, then spray two coats of the epoxy. This would be the best way to handle it....


First off thanks ODG I REALLY appreciate your wisdom and the time you spend helping out! :worthy: NOW on to my question. It has been said that if you have one clock you KNOW what time it is, if you have two . . . you're never sure!
I consider body work painting to be an art or at the least a craft. So there ore never hard and fast rules. First "rule" is to follow the P sheet. BUT there are exceptions to all rules. I'm looking to scuff and shoot some new fiberglass (fenders, trunk lid etc.) with HOK KD2000 epoxy "high fill" primer. I want to get the epoxy on for a couple of reasons; first to seal the fiberglass and second to have something to block sand to make sure it is all smooth and correct.
NOW . . . The P sheet states that for new parts of factory finish use 80 to 180 P grit for a tooth. NO WAY I'm hitting this with 80, but the recommendation here seems to be for 220 P. Will that provide a good enough tooth for the epoxy or should I hit it with the 180? I want to get it right don't need no "stinking pealing"! Any sage advice??? MANY thanks! Mel

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PostPosted: Tue Jun 26, 2012 10:21 pm
65fastbackresto wrote:I love working on it, I just seem to keep getting into situations where I have to do the same stuff over and over just in a different order, or just flat cause I did it wrong to start with....I`m only at an 80 block overall on the car, I`m not even close to done yet. I just need the next few steps to go right for a change, so I don`t lose any more confidence than I already have. I`ve got bare metal exposed in a number of spots, making me really want to get it covered up to prevent flash rust.


Don't stress.... just brush or spot a coat or two of epoxy on the bare metal and finish the rest in 80. block the epoxy back down before proceeding. I would hit the 80 a few licks with 180 then go for more high build after spotting the bare metal.
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