First timer going to be repainting my tailgate. Help.
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First timer going to be repainting my tailgate. Help.
Well, I have no dents in it, just scratches.
I want to sand it all down to bare metal, prime it, and paint it black(color of my truck) I will get my color code and have the paint made.
Now... My questions are
What grit sand paper should I use, what should the temp be(inside garage) when I go to paint it, how many coats should I do(both black paint and clear coat) and how long should I let it dry before I clear it.
Thanks!
I want to sand it all down to bare metal, prime it, and paint it black(color of my truck) I will get my color code and have the paint made.
Now... My questions are
What grit sand paper should I use, what should the temp be(inside garage) when I go to paint it, how many coats should I do(both black paint and clear coat) and how long should I let it dry before I clear it.
Thanks!
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I would say to check this site out;
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I would also say to check out the forum section;
SPI User Forums
This is the manufacturer of the primer that I have been using on my truck. I will also probably be using their bedliner and paint. The forum has some very knowledgeable guys, just like here.
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I would also say to check out the forum section;
SPI User Forums
This is the manufacturer of the primer that I have been using on my truck. I will also probably be using their bedliner and paint. The forum has some very knowledgeable guys, just like here.
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honestly sanding to bare metal is a waste of time, sand until it's to the paint and then lay bondo on thick scratches and prime those. i would sand the entire tailgate with 240, and a little heavier in the scratched area, , and then sand with 320,prime the scratch and then 400 grit the primer, and your ready for paint
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As for the paint you need to read the P-sheets, of the paint you buy, which will tell you what your flash times are and when you can clear. If you prime the tailgate first then spray your black base you do as many coats as needed to get complete coverage. Some bases can be very thin and take awhile to cover. Next, if you use a high solids clear and intend to do any color sanding then I would spray 3 coats. Get too thick and the paint is easier to chip. As for temps I would try to spray at no lower than 65 F.
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You don't normally "fill" scratches (especially with bondo!!). You featheredge them, meaning you use progressively higher grits as you move outwards from scratch until the edge is gone and imperceptible to your fingers.
My (shop) method: Sand entire TG with 220 or 320 dry. Sand scratches first with 120, then 220, then 320 until gone. THEN use a wax & grease remover and prime the entire TG with your primer. For the feathered areas, spray extra coats on those to block later.
Once dry, block it our with 220 then 320. If you got it all sanded without going through to metal when trying to "flatten out" any waves, scuff with 400 dry or 600 wet and you're ready for paint. If not, spray more primer and repeat blocking.
As for painting, tbm has it down cold.
Good luck!
My (shop) method: Sand entire TG with 220 or 320 dry. Sand scratches first with 120, then 220, then 320 until gone. THEN use a wax & grease remover and prime the entire TG with your primer. For the feathered areas, spray extra coats on those to block later.
Once dry, block it our with 220 then 320. If you got it all sanded without going through to metal when trying to "flatten out" any waves, scuff with 400 dry or 600 wet and you're ready for paint. If not, spray more primer and repeat blocking.
As for painting, tbm has it down cold.
Good luck!
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