Primer or not?
04-21-2006, 03:22 PM
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Primer or not?
Ok this might be one of the most stupid questions posted but,
I am spraying over a faded 4 inch piece of Gelcoat. I dewaxed, sanded with 220 then 400, then 800. Faded green is all the same. I thougth I read on a forum you did not need to apply primer first?
Any comments.
Thanks
I am spraying over a faded 4 inch piece of Gelcoat. I dewaxed, sanded with 220 then 400, then 800. Faded green is all the same. I thougth I read on a forum you did not need to apply primer first?
Any comments.
Thanks
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04-21-2006, 10:47 PM
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Re: Primer or not?
Follow your paint systems recommendations. 800 scratch in gel seems high. Depends on what paint your using. Also it depends on if your changing color.
04-22-2006, 11:58 AM
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Re: Primer or not?
For future reference, single stage doesn't necessarily need primer, but a sealer to play it safe, especially if painting yellow so you have uniform color. I usually sand with #320 before painting, but #400 if you use Awl Craft 2000.
