First post...saying Hi with some questions.

K

kllrbee

Hey all,
New here, new to automotive painting.
I have a 69 Coronet that I have gutted to a shell and will be taking down to bare metal. Im going to need to do some rust repair in the usual spots (lower quarters, rear window channel, trunk). Shouldnt need panel replacement, just patches.
I was going to leave it at that and let the pros do the wet stuff, but I decided that Id like to try it myself. This car is not # matching, and will not win trophies, it is strictly a driver that just needs new metal and paint. I figure if Im going to learn, this is the car to do it on. I also have a buddy who shoots cars on the side who can help me out if needed. If it turns out Im just awful, Ill pass the work along to him....haha.

Anyways, I plan to use all SPI primers and clear and Prospray base and Im wondering how much Ill need.
Im doing all interior, engine bay, truck, underside,.....basically everything except I will have a vinyl top and a lift off fiberglass hood.
I was just going to do epoxy on top and put vinyl over that, but heard I should do paint it like rest of car, then do the top. What do u think? If I have to paint like the rest, Ill probly just forget the vinyl.
Also, do I need to clear trunk, interior, and underside?

Sorry, if these seem like extreme newb questions, but....I am a newb.

So I was going to get SPI epoxy, 2k high build, and univ. clear (along with wg remover and reducer) AND Prospray base (its a light green, if that matters).

I already have been going back and forth with Chad for the prospray...just waiting to hear back.

So what do u think Ill need?

Thanks guys, I plan on learning from all of you.

Almost forgot....Im also going to order a bunch of supplies.
Is the 3m charcoal disposable respirator (7192) OK? Any preferred goggles and gloves?
For sanding blocks, I was going to get Durablock....should I get the whole 6-7 piece kit? Or do u think I could get by with a 5 1/2 and 11?
Do u recommend I get nib files (coarse or fine or both) and/or run blockers? Or can I do without them?

Thnx!
 
maybe start slow

You are taking on a very cool project....maybe start with all the metal repair and further rust prevention. Prep and cleanliness is key. Then spray your expoxy and you can really get an idea on how to keep a wet edge ...gun adjustment etc. When the stakes arent that high because you are in the prep stage. Depending if you are buying patch panels or making your own i would highly recommend. David gardiners restoration tutorial it has some really valuable info that can help you out with the metal work. With painting consistency is key watch you distance, speed, overlap.. spray your separate parts first to get the hang of it better.
 
I agree...start slow and get David Gardners DVD. Buy wax and grease remover and epoxy to get started. There is no need to have everything else sitting around gettig old because we all know this stuff always takes longer than expected. I would not recommend a set of durablocks. Some of the smaller ones like the round one and the rectangular one are nice. Imo durablocks longer than 10 inches are nearly useless because they have no spring steel base and wrinkle the paper as the foam compresses. My long blocks are AFS and they work very well. I have a couple 16 inch yellow ones from harbor freight that I like too. Welcome to the forum!
 
I would just epoxy the roof if you are going to put the vinyl back on.
The epoxy will give all the protection you will need.
Do not put the vinyl on before shooting the color.
That will allow you to run up the roof 6 inches or so where the vinyl meets the paint and not have any sort of masking line.

Oh a few more things, Welcome aboard the band wagon. No one here does " just a driver" and once you are finished you might be surprised by winning a few trophys for best paint and such at the local parking lot shows.

The respirator you mention is fine, replace the cartridges every couple of hours exposure to paint, and keep it in a zip lock bag the rest of the time. Make sure your replacement cartidges are the correct ones too.
 
Thanks guys for the advice. I will check out that DVD.
Good advice to start slow and just get some WG remover and epoxy and go from there. The one reason I was looking at getting everything is cuz I actually have some money saved up and would like to get the stuff while I have it....Im sure u all know how that goes....haha.
 
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