Just what IS "prepping the car for paint"?

73sleeper · Post by **73sleeper** » Thu Jun 19, 2003 8:07 am

I know that you should sand it down to metal, right?!?

As you can see, I'm VERY new to painting a car. I want to paint my 73 a dull black. What exactly do you have to do when you "prep" it for paint? I'm planning on doing as much "prep" work I can and then paying a shop to spray it.

Anything helps.

Thanks

JC-ATL · Post by **JC-ATL** » Thu Jun 19, 2003 9:32 am

Sanding to bare steel is the best way to go.

Prep beyond that? Do the body work, bang out and fill the dings and dents, mask or remove anything you don't want painted.

Kubel Nick · Post by **Kubel Nick** » Thu Jun 19, 2003 10:46 am

The best way is to bare metal, but generally speaking prepping is usually sanding down the body to make sure it's all straight and all scratches, etc is smoothed out. Also masking (or removing) the parts that you don't want to be painted maybe considered prepping as well.

If you're going to use flat black the most prefered paint to use is John Deere's Blitz Black. Used in farm equiptment so it's sue is strong enough for road use. The only problem with this paint is the uncertain incompaitablity of other paints if you want to repaint over it in the future. You can go to any paint store and ask them to add flattener to any paint as well, bu tthey should have flat black anyways as it's a pretty common paint choice.

73sleeper · Post by **73sleeper** » Thu Jun 19, 2003 10:49 am

Kubel Nick,

Would you happen to have any pictures of cars with "JohnDeere Blitz Black" specifically?
Kyle

E-boyz67 · Post by **E-boyz67** » Fri Jun 20, 2003 1:42 am

Aloha, maybe this would help.PPG paints sell a flattening agent(dx685). You can add it in their clears or single stage.Depending on how flat you want the finish you can ask the paint store for the proper mixture. Just it in the black paint or in the clear, your choice

metropoj · Post by **metropoj** » Fri Jun 20, 2003 4:42 am

Hey, if you don't want to strip down to bare metal ( the paint is shiny and not "Dead", as least take the shine off of the good paint to allow adherance to the new applied paint. I'm only taking off what I can as it is very time consuming.

Also, make sure you wipe down the car to get any wax, grease, bugs, etc off before you paint. Use a recommended automotive prep cleaner .... this will prevent the paint from doing some wierd stuff, then use a tack cloth to pick up any dust, etc ....

Also, any bare metal needs to be primed with a god etching paint or primer to stop the oxygen in the air from getting to it .... and rusting ...

Good Luck ...

vintage werks · Post by **vintage werks** » Fri Jun 20, 2003 4:55 am

73 sleeper
Come see me in mebane and a few of the bugs I'm working on, I will show and explain what you want to do to prep your car to get it ready for paint. and if you need it sprayed I would be willing to do it. I'm going to start off painting my 58 rag a flat black.

Kubel Nick · Post by **Kubel Nick** » Fri Jun 20, 2003 7:41 am

check out www.volksrods.com forums. A few people have Blitz Black over there. I have a few picts of flat balck VWs but not sure which is Blitz Black and which is not so I don't want to mislead you with a wrong pict. I believe Blitz is more satin then flat though, which is my preference, but I could be wrong. You can get these paint cheap from your local John Deere parts place. Check their site for the closest place or order online instead.

Here's a pict of mine using Krylon Chalkboard Black paint. A little more satin then flat black.

I'm nearly certain this car below is Blitz Black (very popular in hotrods)

This is prob Blitz Balck as well (maybe oiled up for the show?):

Compare it to flat balck:

Shoptalkforums.com

Just what IS "prepping the car for paint"?

Just what IS "prepping the car for paint"?

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