Paint

GreenMustangGt said:

sorry guys for bringing this back from the dead, but im about to finally paint my car, and i still have a couple of questions.

the primer that i bought is called "primer/surfacer" now, once i spray that, what grit should i use to wetsand?
( I used 320 then up to 500...add a smidge of dishwashing liquid to your water..makes sanding a tad easier...change the water often...its got sanding grit in it and youll keep rubing that in..also let your paper set in the water and get plenty soft before you use it...you want it pliable)

Next, once its all sanded and clean, do i need " sealer" and what is is, is it like another form of primer or what?
(I did mine as the painter said it needed sealer, don't know the specifics on sealer)

Ok, so once i get the color painted, how many coats should i do of black, and will a gallon of paint(1:1) mix, so actually 2 gallons be enough?

Next, do i need to sand after the color, before the clear?
(No....Let it air our per manafactuer req's then nail it with clear,,,2 coats should suffice)

Lastly. once the clear is on, do i need to do any type of fine sanding?
(Yes and No...this is the difference between a paint job and a sweet paint job...we went up to 1000 grit blocksanding to get the texturing out of the clear, thats what makes it look good...then buff it and watch it shine... )

Thanks alot for any help.....im about to do this
(If your doing this without a spraybooth, such as your garage...get at it early in the morning...less chit and BUGS in the air...)

oh, lastly i heard that people use windex as a cleaner before painting.....should i use this or just say laquor thinner?
(You know my take on this..)

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