Paint question
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I've used PPG self etching primer sealer with great results. I've used it under PPG base coat / clear coat and House of Kolor Kandy paints (Shimmerin base) . Never any issues. It you have never used self etching primer, make sure you get and read the tech sheets before you start mixing.
Thank You Sir WP
Great look'in scoot
Last edited by WP50; Jan 27, 2015 at 09:47 PM.
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He just looked at me and started giggling. May end up write a ck for the paint but I'm gonna tackle the prep at least.
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I have a black 97 FLHT that we are going to paint. If there is a paint person on here I have a question. I intend to paint the bike with a basecoat/clearcoat pearl white. What I need is a recommendation on a Good primer/sealer. Sandable and decent fill, may need to set a week or two after spraying.
It's been 25+ yrs since I tackled a project like this
Damn what happened to DuPont Centuri
Like I'd try and shoot that after all this time bseg
WP
It's been 25+ yrs since I tackled a project like this
Damn what happened to DuPont Centuri
Like I'd try and shoot that after all this time bseg WP
heres a tech manual
http://stanleymotorcarriage.com/735r...s/UROPrime.pdf
as far as paint goes HOK is the best and worth every penny.
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Thank You Sir WP
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If you have the time to wait for the primer to fully cure there is no problem but if you are priming then base coating/clear, you need to keep your paint system uniform.
And then there is price. Don't be afraid to shop price. You pay big bucks for those big names.
Do you still have all your equipment?
And then there is price. Don't be afraid to shop price. You pay big bucks for those big names.
Do you still have all your equipment?
What I'm learning is gravity fed guns are used more nowadays it seems.
Thank You sir WP
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for sand and fill primer I use DuPont URO its not cheap but it works well.
heres a tech manual
http://stanleymotorcarriage.com/735r...s/UROPrime.pdf
as far as paint goes HOK is the best and worth every penny.
heres a tech manual
http://stanleymotorcarriage.com/735r...s/UROPrime.pdf
as far as paint goes HOK is the best and worth every penny.
WP
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almost forgot Uro primer is sold under many names now but its all the same
and will set you back about 100.00 for a qt that's counting all three parts
and it will fill small dents with one coat.
and will set you back about 100.00 for a qt that's counting all three parts
and it will fill small dents with one coat.
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I used base\clear doing mine in my shop. I used the self etching primer. I bought a HVLP gun from Harbor Freight. I prepped everything and hung them up. Hardest part was keeping them from moving around. I did have to do some buffing due to runs but well worth it in the end.
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I haven't used my big gun in years, you waist to much paint, pick up a small touch up gravity gun on eBay for twenty buck, it will pay for itself. Easy to use, easy to clean, better results.