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73-87 Chevy _ GMC Trucks => Body, Glass & Paint => Topic started by: JJSZABO on October 24, 2007, 07:32:57 pm

Title: Thank You Blazin
Post by: JJSZABO on October 24, 2007, 07:32:57 pm

I read in one of your older messages to add a little polyester resin to my final layer of body filler and I'll  get a VERY smooth finish that will fill pinholes and such.........I tried it and all I can say is WOW!!!! :o

I use to fight with the filler to get a real smooth finish but now I can get it super smooth with this method.  THANKS!!

Quick question - can I lay down epoxy after sanding to 180 grit or should I go one step further to 320 grit.  Will the epoxy and surfacer fill 180 sand scratches?

Thanks again,

Jeff

Title: Re: Thank You Blazin
Post by: loudnlow87 on October 24, 2007, 08:34:31 pm

it depends on how many coats and mainly what the build capabilities of the primer are, but most likely it would be ok. on the other hand, why not give it a once-over with 220 or 320 just for the assurance?

Title: Re: Thank You Blazin
Post by: JJSZABO on October 24, 2007, 08:53:33 pm

Ya - that's what I'll do - just being lazy.  I'll hit it with 320 grit before epoxy.

Title: Re: Thank You Blazin
Post by: Blazin on October 25, 2007, 07:31:14 am

On a daily driver type rig I stop at 180 grit, but I also use a high build urethane primer, and sometimes cover it with epoxy. For a show finish I would go the extra step and 220 grit the surface.
 Glad the tip worked out.