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Oct 6, 2005 | 12:41 AM

shwagy357

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Daily Driver Primer

I have just finished replacing Door posts, striker posts, rockers, upper/lower qtr panels, floor pans, etc.. I am dieing to get the Bronco on the road as my daily driver. As of now, the only thing I have on all this bare metal is rattlercan self-etching primer (from Advance Auto). I was wondering what you guys think I should put on top of the primer before I expose it to the elements?

Oct 6, 2005 | 09:19 AM

Huntsman

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I would scuff things up and shoot the truck with some epoxy primer, just remember that a lot of primers aren’t UV tolerant so they will eventually break down if you try to go to long without top coating. Test the epoxy primer in an inconspicuous place to be sure it will not lift the rattle can stuff. You really never know when mixing products.

Apr 11, 2006 | 10:12 AM

markjw

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Test the epoxy primer in an inconspicuous place to be sure it will not lift the rattle can stuff. You really never know when mixing products.

How soon would ya know?.Would it lift the rattle can primer right away? Or, should ya let it sit for a few days to see what the reaction might be?

Apr 11, 2006 | 10:35 AM

mudgepondexpress

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I agree, DP40LF is what I would use. I think I would scuff off most of the rattle can primer before I applied the DP, it would just be easier in the long run.

Kenny

Apr 11, 2006 | 11:02 AM

fordraceboy

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it will lift that stuff off immediately if it is going to do it at all... it wrinkles up and then you can just wipe it off without any effort. you'll know when ya see it...

Apr 11, 2006 | 11:50 AM

markjw

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Hey thanks for that fordraceboy......I'll certainly try a test panel first..Some "inconspicuous place"....like my wifes minivan..

Apr 11, 2006 | 01:24 PM

FghtinIrshNvrDie

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lmao... I know I haven't helped... but reading that is priceless. I mean, that's what minivans are for, right..?

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Apr 11, 2006 | 01:51 PM

mudgepondexpress

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DP40LF and most epoxy primers are waterproof though. They will live years in the weather with no issues. The only thing I have ever seen happen is the color fades from them (no UV protection).

Kenny