1966_L78
Sep 25th, 02, 4:28 PM
I plan on hopefully doing some stripping and minor body work on my car this winter.
The car will be in a carport, so not completely protected from the elements, but somewhat sheltered... I don't mind if I have to resand (lightly) the whole car before the final top coat (in the warmer spring).
The paint is peeling in some spots (5-6 different colors (repaints, etc). who knows how many coats...
There are a few bare spots starting to get surface rust (no rot yet).
What methods/products should I use to protect the metal as I strip and repair small body imperfections until I can applie sealer and top coat? I realize most primers are pourous, and I will not get around to top coat or sealer until at least spring. I'd also like something with a good pot life ( I have been told spray cans are a no-no (expensive too))...
What should I use on the surface rusted portions? Should I just sand is all down or apply some sort of rust converter? or both?
I plan on stripping it down to at least the factory top coat and bare metal for any areas that are worse. I was told that if the factory paint is adhering and not "checked" I did not have to remove it, as it will make a good base. Does this sound okay?
Car was originally marina blue, then black, then white when I got it (1985). I had some protions primered, and my brother (a housepainter) sprayed it red oxide primer over it, a few years later it got some brown house paint (over my windows and everything), and I have used the truck as a bench to paint small parts for my other Chevelle and various projects... Its not pretty, but mostly a rust free California car...
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"Once you go RAT, you never go back..."
TC #1366
Tony
The Chevelle (http://www.chevelles.com/showroom/1966_L78/ChevelleA.jpg)
Dual Quad 396 (http://www.chevelles.com/showroom/1966_L78/ChevelleC.jpg)
Side View (http://www.chevelles.com/showroom/1966_L78/ChevelleD.jpg)
The car will be in a carport, so not completely protected from the elements, but somewhat sheltered... I don't mind if I have to resand (lightly) the whole car before the final top coat (in the warmer spring).
The paint is peeling in some spots (5-6 different colors (repaints, etc). who knows how many coats...
There are a few bare spots starting to get surface rust (no rot yet).
What methods/products should I use to protect the metal as I strip and repair small body imperfections until I can applie sealer and top coat? I realize most primers are pourous, and I will not get around to top coat or sealer until at least spring. I'd also like something with a good pot life ( I have been told spray cans are a no-no (expensive too))...
What should I use on the surface rusted portions? Should I just sand is all down or apply some sort of rust converter? or both?
I plan on stripping it down to at least the factory top coat and bare metal for any areas that are worse. I was told that if the factory paint is adhering and not "checked" I did not have to remove it, as it will make a good base. Does this sound okay?
Car was originally marina blue, then black, then white when I got it (1985). I had some protions primered, and my brother (a housepainter) sprayed it red oxide primer over it, a few years later it got some brown house paint (over my windows and everything), and I have used the truck as a bench to paint small parts for my other Chevelle and various projects... Its not pretty, but mostly a rust free California car...
------------------
"Once you go RAT, you never go back..."
TC #1366
Tony
The Chevelle (http://www.chevelles.com/showroom/1966_L78/ChevelleA.jpg)
Dual Quad 396 (http://www.chevelles.com/showroom/1966_L78/ChevelleC.jpg)
Side View (http://www.chevelles.com/showroom/1966_L78/ChevelleD.jpg)