now going to spray alloys

1. joshg_7 Established Member Joined: Sep 2008 Cumbria Posts: 1653 BMW E46 325ci

   #1 22nd May 2009, 14:42

   i have 3 coats of primer, do i need to sand the primer before i apply the paint?
2. user_10473 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jun 2006 Swansea Posts: 4946 Bianca White Peugeot 106 S2 Rallye, Saxo VTS

   #2 22nd May 2009, 14:47

   It's adviable to "flat" the primer before applying the paint.
   
   Some very fine wet and dry will suffice.
3. AlexN Established Member Joined: Jun 2007 Swindon Posts: 1054 VTR, EP3, S2000

   #3 22nd May 2009, 15:48

   yes sand between coats, use fine wet and dry paper.
   also sand inbetween the coats of paint.
4. SamW Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jul 2007 Stockton-on-tees Posts: 3484 Tuna Can

   #4 22nd May 2009, 16:07

   This is what i said about doing a kit... its near the same as with wheels
   
   

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   Originally Posted by SamW Sand paper, Wet&dry, Primer, laquer, paint, and tape (if your not doing the bump strips Sand Down Prime Sand down Prime Sand down Prime You may wish to use very fine wet&dry here Each time you sand down use a lighter grain of sand paper (less ruff) Apply coat one of colour Wet & Dry Coat two of colour very very fine wet & dry Coat three of colour Allow to dry once happy apply two or three layers of laquer... Think thats about it...Try do it in a dust free area and take your time as to get the best finish...

   Hope it helps