The body work on my 70 is about done, and I'm getting ready for the primer. It has a new Goodmark front clip and quarters(still in e-coat), and the roof, trunklid, and doors are bare metal. I don't have the glass or interior out, but everything external has been removed. I'm a little unsure on the best way to paint the jambs(scuffed origional paint) and if I should paint the fenders and hood seprate or on the car. My plan is to paint all the bare metal and jambs with Variprime, then reprime the entire car(exterior) with sandable primer. Then I was going to base/clear the jambs, mask them and paint the whole car. Any advice would be great as this will be my first overall and I want it to be right. Thanks in advance, Jim

Jim, It always best to remove ALL laquer paint in the jams. However, if you don't, prime with a good urethane primer/sealer such as Spies/Hecker Vario 8590 before you paint. Also, it's best to have the parts removed to get the jams painted without tape lines. I always paint the jams on the fenders, doors, and paint the underside of the deck lid. Then assemble the car again for fit. Remove the hood, deck lid, and doors. Leave the fenders on. Then find a good line to mask on in the fender jams and back edge of fenders. "Back tape" the deck lid edges and door edges. This way you can paint with NO tape edges. However, installing the doors will be a 3 man job with lots of masking for protection. E-mail for more ideas or explanation.

Gordon VM

Thanks Gordon, That's pretty much what I thought.Should I scuff the edge when I back tape or just let it be? I have a good place on the fender jambs to tape off, but I'm worried about a ledge in the trunk and door jambs. Thank for your reply, Jim

Jim, you can scuff lightly with a 3-M gray scuffpad. You shouldn't have a problem with the edge. What little build-up there might be you can remove with compound. Good luck.

Gordon VM
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