Getting it ready for paint. Primer questions.

[Yellow 13]

I need to primer my car. I did some body work today and Im hoping to sand it tomorow.

What grit paper should I buy?

Also my car will be two tone with a dark blue color above the trim line and a light blue below the trim line. Should I use a dark primer for the upper half and a light primer for the lower half?

Is it possible to do all this for...20...5...1...$26.00?

 

[Supra87T]

Check this out. http://www.diynetwork.com/diy/ab_auto_body_work/article/0,2021,DIY_13675_2276674,00.html

Normally when sanding paint, I would use about a 200 grit before I primered. Then wet sand the primer with 400 grit until the orange peel is gone. Block sand any spots with bondo.

 

[Yellow 13]

Thanks!


Hopefully when I'm done my car will look as good as the one in your sig.

24D FTW!

 

[BorHor]

haha good luck. I want to see this car done.

 

[Kylar27]

I think 200 will be too rough it will show through the primer. I would use 200 for shaping any bodywork, then go over it with 400. Make sure to cover all bodywork with primer. I made the mistake of not doing that in a couple area's and a couple spots came through my paint. Remember if you can see it or feel it most likely it will show through the paint.

I just got through doing the same as you and had my car painted, over all I am pretty happy :love:

 

[Yellow 13]

I've only got about 2 quarter size dings to fill on the whole car.

I have the option to drop it off at the local college and have the students sand and prime it for free, and the shop teacher will paint it. I just dont know if I wanna leave my keys with a bunch of kids and a lazy shop teacher or do all the prep myself and take it to a shop to get sprayed. The shop teacher does a good job painting, Ive seen some of his work but his turn-around times range from weeks to months.

 

[silvergsx623]

I think 200 will be too rough it will show through the primer. I would use 200 for shaping any bodywork, then go over it with 400. Make sure to cover all bodywork with primer. I made the mistake of not doing that in a couple area's and a couple spots came through my paint. Remember if you can see it or feel it most likely it will show through the paint.

Good advice, do just as he said. Also remember, you can never have it too perfect. I always wet sand (with 420) the whole car to make it as slick as possible.