In relation to my other thread from a few days ago about painting my bumper.
I have primed it with aerosol paint from paint factors, so far with high
build primer, rubbed it down and smoothed it up nicely. Showed a few niggles
and imperfections that were soon sorted followed by some more high build
primer. I've put 2 coats on, just wondering how many is nescearry ? Tommorow
I will put the regular primer on and rub down again again how many coats ?
Then following day the base then laquer (just after some info on how many
coats to be honest)

Also is it ok to leave the primer on whilst still using the car (bumpers on
car now) would rain affect the primer ? or basecoat without the laquer
obviously ?

Thanks

"James" wrote in message
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In relation to my other thread from a few days ago about painting my
bumper. I have primed it with aerosol paint from paint factors, so far
with high build primer, rubbed it down and smoothed it up nicely. Showed a
few niggles and imperfections that were soon sorted followed by some more
high build primer. I've put 2 coats on, just wondering how many is
nescearry ?

Enough coats until it is possible to rub down the primer with no low spots,
and without rubbing through.

Tommorow I will put the regular primer on and rub down again again how
many coats ?

No need to put another primer on after high-build.

Then following day the base then laquer (just after some info on how many
coats to be honest)

Wait for a good few sunny days to pass. Primer can and does sink - don't ask
me how I know, I just do .

Also is it ok to leave the primer on whilst still using the car (bumpers
on car now) would rain affect the primer ? or basecoat without the laquer
obviously ?

It'll be fine with just primer. I'd not leave base too long without clear
over the top, although normal clear offers little UV protection.

Doki wrote:

Also is it ok to leave the primer on whilst still using the car (bumpers
on car now) would rain affect the primer ? or basecoat without the laquer
obviously ?

It'll be fine with just primer. I'd not leave base too long without clear
over the top, although normal clear offers little UV protection.

Primer isn't waterproofed - so if you don't get it covered over, water
will get into it and you'll end up having to sand it back and start
again.

DAMHIKIJDOK.
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"Doki" wrote in message
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"James" wrote in message
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In relation to my other thread from a few days ago about painting my
bumper. I have primed it with aerosol paint from paint factors, so far
with high build primer, rubbed it down and smoothed it up nicely. Showed
a few niggles and imperfections that were soon sorted followed by some
more high build primer. I've put 2 coats on, just wondering how many is
nescearry ?

Enough coats until it is possible to rub down the primer with no low
spots, and without rubbing through.

Tommorow I will put the regular primer on and rub down again again how
many coats ?

No need to put another primer on after high-build.

Ahhh I see, that fella at the paint shop said he'd put a few coats of
primer. On top could't hurt. I can;t see the point in more primer so will
not bother.

Then following day the base then laquer (just after some info on how many
coats to be honest)

Wait for a good few sunny days to pass. Primer can and does sink - don't
ask me how I know, I just do .

:-) .. Point taken


Also is it ok to leave the primer on whilst still using the car (bumpers
on car now) would rain affect the primer ? or basecoat without the laquer
obviously ?

It'll be fine with just primer. I'd not leave base too long without clear
over the top, although normal clear offers little UV protection.

Great stuff.

I found this doodahh on www.ebay.co.uk Item number: 150240028930 and
wondered if you'd ever given it a go ? and if its worth a go ?

With all your advice I think I might owe you pint or two. Its been well
apreciated Doki *thumbs up*

SteveH wrote:
Doki wrote:

Also is it ok to leave the primer on whilst still using the car (bumpers
on car now) would rain affect the primer ? or basecoat without the laquer
obviously ?
It'll be fine with just primer. I'd not leave base too long without clear
over the top, although normal clear offers little UV protection.

Primer isn't waterproofed - so if you don't get it covered over, water
will get into it and you'll end up having to sand it back and start
again.

Probably be ok if you warm it to dry it thoroughly. After all, you
wet-flat primer...It's a big problem with metal underneath though, as it
rusts.


DAMHIKIJDOK.

That's a new one on me. What is it?

"Chris Bartram" wrote in message
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SteveH wrote:
Doki wrote:

Also is it ok to leave the primer on whilst still using the car
(bumpers
on car now) would rain affect the primer ? or basecoat without the
laquer
obviously ?
It'll be fine with just primer. I'd not leave base too long without
clear
over the top, although normal clear offers little UV protection.

Primer isn't waterproofed - so if you don't get it covered over, water
will get into it and you'll end up having to sand it back and start
again.

Probably be ok if you warm it to dry it thoroughly. After all, you
wet-flat primer...It's a big problem with metal underneath though, as it
rusts.


DAMHIKIJDOK.

That's a new one on me. What is it?

Alright Chris,

Ok, yeah you have a point you wet flat it.

I had to google that its don't ask me how I know but I just do along those
lines.

Chris Bartram wrote:

SteveH wrote:
Doki wrote:

Also is it ok to leave the primer on whilst still using the car (bumpers
on car now) would rain affect the primer ? or basecoat without the laquer
obviously ?
It'll be fine with just primer. I'd not leave base too long without clear
over the top, although normal clear offers little UV protection.

Primer isn't waterproofed - so if you don't get it covered over, water
will get into it and you'll end up having to sand it back and start
again.

Probably be ok if you warm it to dry it thoroughly. After all, you
wet-flat primer...It's a big problem with metal underneath though, as it
rusts.

True. I was doing a quick and dirty repair on the sills of my Primera a
few years back, the primer soaked up water like a sponge.

DAMHIKIJDOK.

That's a new one on me. What is it?

Don't Ask Me How I Know, I Just Do, OK?
--
SteveH 'You're not a real petrolhead unless you've owned an Alfa Romeo'
www.italiancar.co.uk - Honda VFR800 - Hongdou GY200 - Alfa 75 TSpark
Alfa 156 TSpark - B6 Passat 2.0TDI SE - COSOC KOTL
BOTAFOT #87 - BOTAFOF #18 - MRO # - UKRMSBC #7 - Apostle #2 - YTC #

Chris Bartram gurgled happily, sounding
much like they were saying:

Primer isn't waterproofed - so if you don't get it covered over, water
will get into it and you'll end up having to sand it back and start
again.

Probably be ok if you warm it to dry it thoroughly. After all, you
wet-flat primer...It's a big problem with metal underneath though, as it
rusts.

Pffft.

The new screen surround and rear valance put on the Acad last spring have
been absolutely fine left in primer through the winter.

Which reminds me - I must order some of Screwfix's finest fiver-per-litre
red lead oxide, and some more cheap brushes.

"James" wrote in message
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I found this doodahh on www.ebay.co.uk Item number:
150240028930 and wondered if you'd ever given it a go ? and if
its worth a go ?

I've used something similar in the past. Definitely makes cans
easier to use than a finger on the spray head, but whether it's
worth £4.44 for the ease and convenience is up to you.
Mike.

"Mike G" wrote in message
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"James" wrote in message
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I found this doodahh on www.ebay.co.uk Item number:
150240028930 and wondered if you'd ever given it a go ? and if
its worth a go ?

I've used something similar in the past. Definitely makes cans
easier to use than a finger on the spray head, but whether it's
worth £4.44 for the ease and convenience is up to you.

Oops. that should be £5.44
Mike.