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Persian Paul

09-10-2007 18:57:02




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So many questions, so little knowledge! I have several tractors to restore. I can spray with a Rattle Can with the best of them but it's time to step up to the plate and paint like the grown up's
do. I have purchased a HVLP setup and am willing to learn. My questions are is it necessary to prime,then seal than topcoat? What about painting the engine blocks, do they need to be sanded between primers,sealers and top coats? It's almost impossible to sand some of the tight spots on the engines anyway. I went to a local show yesterday and saw a a engine that was peeling horribly and saw only primer as the paints was flaking badly. Do these paints hold up as well on a engine block (heat)as they would sheet metal or steel parts? I know you have to be clean with all of the steps. HELP!!!!! !!

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CNKS

09-11-2007 18:00:13




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 Re: Rookie Restorer in reply to Persian Paul, 09-10-2007 18:57:02  
Do as Glennster says. The only time high temp paint is need is on exhaust manifolds -- I just let mine burn off. The block doesn't get anywhere near hot enough to damage paint. The peeling paint you saw was caused either by incompatible primer/topcoat or like of cleanliness, ie poor surface preparation. Put epoxy primer on the block, it is non-sanding and gives excellent adhesion to both the block and topcoat as long as you follow the instructions to the letter and don't mix brands. 99% of the time you do not seal a primer before the topcoat, there are a few exceptions, strangely enough by a major paint company. Follow the directions.

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glennster

09-11-2007 05:49:14




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 Re: Rookie Restorer in reply to Persian Paul, 09-10-2007 18:57:02  
you need to follow the paint manufacturers recommendations for a good quality paint job. first decide what type of paint you are going to use. be it an alkyd type paint from farm and fleet, or an automotive line from dupont, ppg, ect. then follow the manufacturers proceedures. the key to quality paint work is PREPARATION !. take your time, do it right, dont cut any corners, if you do, it will bite you in the behind real quick. for a beginner, do not mix different product lines. use the recommended primers, sealers, topcoats, reducers, hardeners ect for the product line you choose.

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