Prep & paint on fiberglass kits.

ProJect_*A4* · 09-17-2008 03:19 PM

I need some advice, all you experts out there.

For prep: Can you wet-sand the gelcoat on the bumper? i heard it's porous and can trap water and in the future release the water and cause the paint to blister?

so wet-sand or DA drysand? (da=fine grit)

also, if any of you guys with previous experiance can just give me a list of steps you took in your prep process that would be really nice! =]

and paint process^^

i have most of the steps down just want to make sure i dont miss anything.

Thanks!

**04QuattroTurbo** · 09-17-2008 03:23 PM

Originally Posted by ProJect_*A4*

I need some advice, all you experts out there.

For prep: Can you wet-sand the gelcoat on the bumper? i heard it's porous and can trap water and in the future release the water and cause the paint to blister?

so wet-sand or DA drysand? (da=fine grit)

also, if any of you guys with previous experiance can just give me a list of steps you took in your prep process that would be really nice! =]

and paint process^^

i have most of the steps down just want to make sure i dont miss anything.

Thanks!

You may also want to look into using an adhesive promoter to make sure that the paint sticks to it.

ProJect_*A4* · 09-17-2008 03:37 PM

yep. i got that down already. especially with fiber glass...

i got some stuff called bulldog bond, it helps with flexibality and adhesion. plus osmething else..

its a 3 in 1 type of deal.

thanks for reply ^^

ANybody got an answer for the sanding part?

**BNZ TOY** · 09-17-2008 03:41 PM

Here you go:

http://www.a4mods.com/index.php?page...ges/paint.html

**A4Dit** · 09-17-2008 03:42 PM

I personally would use a DA if you have a lot of sanding to do, then tackle the fine sanding by block. After sanding you want to wipe down the areas with Prepsolve and a tack rag.