can i prep my car myself?

[EddieK]

i was wondering if i could prep my car myself. up to the primer stage. what do i need to do?

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[flipped cracker]

i'm fairly certain you can. it would make it cheaper. i would talk to the body shop you're thinking about taking it to, and asking them. you'd probably just have to sand it down, fill any holes you wanted to do, then primer it. find out how many coats you'd need and if you'd have to do any sanding after primering it. i'm thinking about doing it myself too, though i may try to paint it myself as well.

[customxtreme1]

apply 3 good coat of primer then wait at least 3 hrs to dry. then spray a black guide coat ( meaning is spray a mist coat over the primer spot) then wet sand with a sanding block. use 400 grits paper. taking out the black guide coat then until smooth.. hope that help

[EddieK]

what should i do before the primer?

[customxtreme1]

it depend on the condition of the car. Are u applying body filler? Or just want to primer the whole for a paint job? If u applying body filler then i have to sand it down to the metel then straight the dent out then apply body filler then sand it down... then primer it.. it really depend on what u doin to it let me know thanks jimmy

[EddieK]

thanks 4 helping. yeah i wanted to just do the whole care with no body filler involved. thanks again

[customxtreme1]

no problem anytime

[carbon-vtec]

make sure you wash your car with dish washing soap to get rid of any wax, then was with laquer thinner before primer..

[EddieK]

i was wondering how i should paint the side moldings.. what sandpaper should i use to sand it? what kinda primer? wut kinda paint? (can i use spray can paint?)

[customxtreme1]

used scuff agent and grey scuff pad on the molding.. i depend on the spray can if u sprayin black it's ok... or u can sand it down with 500 grit then 600.. same primer u used for ur car hope that help jimmy

[crucial Si]

search my old threads in the 92+ civic forum...i have pictures showing when i did mine.

[aero3685]

What kind of primer do you guys suggest, and what kind of spray gun would one need to apply it. I am thinking about doing this to my accord and having it painted. But I would need a little body filler from when i was hit in the side.

What kind of spray gun would work the best for just doing the primer, and the black mist you talked about?

[crucial Si]

after you prime up the car...you can block it...you can get any color that will stand out...like blue, red, and so on...lightly spray in over the primer...not covering just misting it on...then...you wetsand the car...once you wet sand over the spray paint...your done with that spot..its just so you dont miss any spots while wetsanding.

[hoophype84]

so let me get this straight, i have a car that needs to be painted because of the addition of a body kit and other accessories. i have already gone over original gel coat with a touch up spray can just so i wouldnt have to drive around with a multi color car. the paint is somewhat gritty however due to the overspray from the spray can. can i still just prime the whole car with a few coats and not have to worry about the roughness as long as i apply the black layer aftery the primer to wet sand doesnt sound too complicated if this is the case. ne specific grit sandpaper u think i should use?

[crucial Si]

to wetsand primer..use...hhmmm....180.