chrisj21 2 Posted August 6, 2007 Hi all, Just wanted a bit of advice about using primer on the inside of the shell.i have a few areas that are starting to rust inside and im getting the shell ready for a respray.the inside will remain bare so will be sprayed aswell but i want to do most of the prep inside myself to save on cost.question is.do i sand back rite to bare metal and is it ok to primer over exsiting paint that will be around the the edge of where ive sanded,also what grade sand paper will be best to use? im very new to bodywork so just want to get it rite first time. also under the rear seats which ive removed there are two or three big blobs of what look like seem sealer or something. which are painted over.can i get rid of these or do they serve a purpose? thanks in advance and sorry for the stupid questions. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ashley peddle 3 Posted August 6, 2007 i found stripping the interior out, rubbing it down with some medium sand paper (paying particular attention to rust spots) and a healthy layer of hammerite was all i needed... it soon gets scuffed up and scratched anyways As for the round bits behind the seats - these usualy go rusty and fall out... if they havnt yet then they will do soon Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
funkymofo 0 Posted August 6, 2007 Just use some sort of zinc based primer (will say so on tin) over any bare bits of metal and that should help stop corrosion in the future. Theres one called acid etch primer and halfords also do their own brand zinc primer. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cossie350 0 Posted August 6, 2007 As said above get rid of the rust then spray the bare metal with etch, then if it was me i would primer then top coat it, you dont need to go mad with the primer just get a good coat on the bit you etched and any thin areas. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chrisj21 2 Posted August 6, 2007 Thanks for the replys and pics guys,the red pug in the pics is just what im aiming for ,great advice,thanks again,will pop some pics up of finished job thanks again Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chrisj21 2 Posted August 7, 2007 Ashley i have a funny feeling your the guy ive bought the bumper off? if so i'll be seeing you at the weekend. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ashley peddle 3 Posted August 7, 2007 the front zender bumper? if so then yes - that was me... but no you wont be seeing me as i will be at the ring can meet tomorrow night if your essex way in the afternoon Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
