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blue68man · 04-01-2002, 10:29 PM

Would it be a good idea to paint my truck without primering? The body is pretty straight and has some rust but all ready primered bad spots to prevent from spreading. I have had some "backyard" painters tell me it would be ok to do this, but would like some more advise.

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blue 68 long wheel base 250 straight 6

crews · 04-01-2002, 10:38 PM

The simple answer is "no"....I wouldn't spend all the time/ money involved in painting something that isn't properly prepared. It won't really take that much time/ material to sand and prime the whole truck...You don't need to layer it on thick, just a light coat to provide some adhesion for the paint. Just my .02 cents.....

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Coming Home Soon..Next "project" 67 small window cab, short fleet bed...LT1, 4L60E

81 Crew Cab Dually
TBI 454, 4L80E

Brian19692 · 04-02-2002, 12:11 AM

The only thing primer does is fill minor sand scratches. I only use primer over filler. Sanded paint don't need primer over it. But I would use a good sealer over everything.

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69 short box 4x4
72 long box
69 Camaro 327 4-speed
71 4x4 suburban, soon to be crew cab short box
87 S-10 V-8 FOR SALE
Des Moines, Iowa

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O'l Buck · 04-02-2002, 02:15 AM

I don't think I'd try it. #1. the primer gives a nice new surface for the paint to attach itself to. #2. the primer will even out the body color so you don't get light and dark spots. #3. if there are any imperfections in your prep work, the primer will show them for you and is alot easier to fix than fresh paint.

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'72 Chevy 1/2T 4x4 shortbox stepside 350/350auto on '84
ralleys and 31/10.5s

67 Cutlass convertible
330, 3spd stick

90 GMC Jimmy
350/auto
Chad Stephens
Orleans,NE

04-02-2002, 02:15 AM	#4
O'l Buck Recovering Truck Driver Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Orleans, NE USA Posts: 1,883	I don't think I'd try it. #1. the primer gives a nice new surface for the paint to attach itself to. #2. the primer will even out the body color so you don't get light and dark spots. #3. if there are any imperfections in your prep work, the primer will show them for you and is alot easier to fix than fresh paint. ------------------ '72 Chevy 1/2T 4x4 shortbox stepside 350/350auto on '84 ralleys and 31/10.5s 67 Cutlass convertible 330, 3spd stick 90 GMC Jimmy 350/auto Chad Stephens Orleans,NE __________________ 67 K-20 350, SM465, Eaton rear, 4.56 no spin option 00 Dodge 2500 4x4, 24V cummins, 5 speed Chad South Central Nebraska

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04-01-2002, 10:29 PM	#1
blue68man Registered User Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: camden,ar,usa Posts: 68	one more paint question? Would it be a good idea to paint my truck without primering? The body is pretty straight and has some rust but all ready primered bad spots to prevent from spreading. I have had some "backyard" painters tell me it would be ok to do this, but would like some more advise. ------------------ blue 68 long wheel base 250 straight 6 __________________ Mike Cummings proud owner of a blue 68 lwb 250 straight 6, 3 on the floor.

04-01-2002, 10:38 PM	#2
crews It just doesn't matter Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Huntington Beach, Ca Posts: 1,660	The simple answer is "no"....I wouldn't spend all the time/ money involved in painting something that isn't properly prepared. It won't really take that much time/ material to sand and prime the whole truck...You don't need to layer it on thick, just a light coat to provide some adhesion for the paint. Just my .02 cents..... ------------------ Coming Home Soon..Next "project" 67 small window cab, short fleet bed...LT1, 4L60E 81 Crew Cab Dually TBI 454, 4L80E __________________ 05 Chevy Silverado..... A rogue BMW guy.... If you don't like me- TAKE A NUMBER; There are people ahead of you!!

04-02-2002, 12:11 AM	#3
Brian19692 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Des Moines, IA. Posts: 188	The only thing primer does is fill minor sand scratches. I only use primer over filler. Sanded paint don't need primer over it. But I would use a good sealer over everything. ------------------ 69 short box 4x4 72 long box 69 Camaro 327 4-speed 71 4x4 suburban, soon to be crew cab short box 87 S-10 V-8 FOR SALE Des Moines, Iowa [This message has been edited by Brian19692 (edited April 01, 2002).] __________________ 67 short 2wd. FOR SALE 69 long box w/72 grill 69 Camaro 327 4-speed Des Moines, Iowa



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