Prep work for painting

[jorel140@yahoo.com (Jorel Jackson)]

--- Jeff Toomasson <jtoomasson@yahoo.com> wrote:
> The first question you should answer is are keeping
> the stock color? If so,
> you shouldn't even need primer except over your
> bondo patches (or none, if
> you're lucky enough not to have any...)
> 
> Are you removing your windows, lights, bumpers and
> body kit? You'd better if
> you're talking about "doing a better job"....
> 
> 1) Pre-sand it with 120-240 and grind out all rust
> down to the metal with a
> wire wheel
> 
> 2) Wet-sand with 600 and wash. Dry with Chamois.
> 
> 3) Primer (2 light coats), if necessary
> 
> 4) AT LEAST 3 coats of color. Add more to your
> desired comfort level.
> Wet-sand with 600 and wash GENTLY with non-organic
> sponge.
> 
> 5) AT LEAST 2 coats of clear. Again, add more to
> your desired comfort level.
> Wet-sand with 1200 and wash GENTLY with non-organic
> sponge.
> 
> HTH, JT
> 


I'll stick to the stock color and do whatever I need
to get the car looking like it did when it was new.
We'll see what happens. Thanks for the info.

=====
Jorel Jackson
web site:  http://www.home.earthlink.net/~jomoj/
1987 16v & 1985 8v Sciroccos
2000 Neon ES
Jaguar XK 180

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