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Suppose you want the best mirror-like shine out of your car or guitar metallic paint finish. Or maybe you want to eliminate orange peel texture or other defects on your DIY metallic painting project. Is sanding metallic paint before clear coat the way to go? Based on our investigation, we’ll answer that question and other …
Do You Sand Metallic Paint before Clear Coat? Our Investigation Read More »
When the time comes to paint the engine and calipers on your car, you may be wondering which type of paint to choose. Deciding on the type of paint to go for may be quite tricky. And this article has been prepared to help you out with your decision. In this article, we will explore …
Engine Paint vs Caliper Paint – What Should You Choose? Read More »
Rust is the “great destroyer” of metals. Epoxy primer seals off oxygen and moisture from metal surfaces thus preventing rust and corrosion. It is non-porous after curing and therefore does not soak up moisture like other primer sealers. Two-part epoxy primers contain zinc phosphate which is a corrosion inhibiting material. Epoxy primers serve a wide …
Epoxy Primer over Rust Pits – Will It Actually Work? Read More »
When you do your next clear coat, you might be surprised to learn that you have done something wrong. Maybe it was the orange peel? Maybe it was the clear coat? Maybe it was both? Whatever the case, there’s a good chance that if you have done something wrong, it will show up on your …
Do You Sand Orange Peel before Clear Coat? Things to Consider Read More »
There are many products in the auto-spray and metal works industry. There are so many that sometimes DIYers find it confusing to use some of them. Epoxy primers are one of the products. Many DIYers often wonder if they have to sand epoxy primers before painting over them. This article gives a detailed answer to …
Do You Have to Sand Epoxy Primer before Painting? Our Rules Read More »
When starting a new painting project, it is important to know what type of primer to use to get the best results. In this blog post, we will discuss whether you need to use etch primer on bare metal before painting. What Is Etch Primer? An etch primer is a primer used to promote better …
Do I Need Etch Primer on Bare Metal before Painting? Read More »
The usual practice is to follow the etch primer with a high build primer and a top coat as a surfacer. The etch primer provides excellent bonding properties for the top coat to bond well with the metal. The top coat usually follows the etch primer because top coats have protective lacquer properties that help …
Base Coat Over Etch Primer – Will It Work Out Well? Read More »
There is a lot of confusion about 2k primers and how best to use them. This problem is further complicated by the different types of 2k primer products on the market and how these primer products can be used to achieve the perfect paint job. Understandably, a 2k primer can and, in fact, should be …
Painting a car is not a simple task and you may want to know more before you start doing anything. If you want a smooth surface (which is natural for a car), you should use special instruments and know all the techniques of using these instruments. Once you apply paint in some different way, you …
Sanding between Coats of Paint in a Car – How and What for? Read More »
Have you ever thought of difficulties you may encounter if you choose to paint over the factory paint? This article discusses the difficulties of painting over factory paint. It discusses what it means to paint over factory paint, difficulties you may encounter with the job, and fixing the problems. Painting Over Factory Paint Painting over an …