Fergie and all,
This has been a great thread! I m glad I hung in there through the no LBC
flurry. I d like to add another question to this mix. When chemical
stripping the paint to bare metal, say with aircraft paint stripper (I'm
looking at Gerard's bare metal body right now--woo baby!) I am wondering how
you keep the surface from rusting over the time (days weeks) that it takes
to get the entire body ready for the next stage?
For time reasons I make slow progress though I tend to get things done is
spurts and so when I finish a specific area it will likely have to wait a
while until the next section is ready. A freshly stripped surface doesn't
seem to take much time to show signs of surface rust here in NC. Does a
simple phosphoric acid wash give you the protection you need.
Thanks again, and happy holidays to all.
Mike
> Fergie,
>
> Given yuor remarks, I would strongly recommend stripping to bare metal.
> This is a lengthy, messy, time consuming process. You car will be down for
> longer than you expect if you go this route. I have done this process at
> least 5 times on different cars so I know. Unless you have rust that has
> migrated under the paint, the base paint you have on there is best left in
> tact. Sand off the last coat of paint (respray) prime the car in a basecoat
> that is close to the final color you plan to use and then add your color
> coat. PPG makes a tintable primer that will allow you to get a close range
> to your color coat and it is a good sealer. Use 320 sandpaper and a
> degreaser/cleaner to wipe everything down before you paint. Use a "long
> board" to sand (available from a paint supplier) if your doing any cosmetic
> bondo or glazing. The key to a good looking and long lasting paint job is
> in the prep. If you prep a car well, you will save yourself a bunch for a
> final paint job. All that said, if you are not painting yourself, you
> should line up a shop and find out the cost BEFORE you start. Painting is a
> very expensive endeaver these days, even for JUST the paint.
>
> P.S. If you want to see what's involved with a "bare metal" job, check this
> out
>
> http://www.gerardsgarage.com/GarageContent/Sprite_Collection/MKIV_Collection.h
> tm
>
> Gerard
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