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Old Jul 30, 2013 | 07:06 PM
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Hey guys so I rattle canned my 2000 low rider with rust oleum self etching primer. And the primer color is a cool looking grey, almost gun metal. My question is, can I clear directly over the primer to keep the color? Or will that jack it all up? anyone else do this? thanks kevin
 
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Old Jul 30, 2013 | 07:12 PM
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dont see why it would mess it up. its primer. its made to be painted over. the color shouldnt change just by clearing it.
 
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Old Jul 30, 2013 | 07:17 PM
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^not so fast. sometimes there are chemical reactions you wouldnt expect, since they dont expect primer to touch clear. Id definitely test it out on a scrap piece or something first!
 
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Old Jul 30, 2013 | 07:33 PM
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Thats what I was worried about. figured i would ask and see if anyone has done it. i will try a small spot tomorrow and keep you guys posted.
 
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Thats what I was worried about. figured i would ask and see if anyone has done it. i will try a small spot tomorrow and keep you guys posted.
Be safe and spray some primer on a beer can or something. Spray the clear on it after it dries for a few hours.

I've seen the chemical reaction really screw stuff up before.
 
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if it comes down to it, you could find the color paint you wanted (even if it is the same color as your primer) and paint the normal way.
 
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Don't forget to post pics and even some helpful hints...love rattle can jobs.
 
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Don't forget to post pics and even some helpful hints...love rattle can jobs.
Ditto. Want to see this myself.
 
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To each his own, but denim black looks like denim black. Denim grey looks like grey primer, unless you gloss clear coat it and it has a nice shine! JMO
 
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I did it on some custom parts I made. It changes so little you can't see the difference.
I used the same paint you mentioned but I used automotive high gloss clear for car paint. It was a rattle can to.
 
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