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Prepping e-coated panels prior to bodywork and primer #62714
05/24/08 09:20 AM
05/24/08 09:20 AM
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What prep do e-coated panels need prior to bodywork or priming? Do I just scuff them up or sand down to bare metal?

Re: Prepping e-coated panels prior to bodywork and primer [Re: FC7AARcuda] #62715
05/24/08 10:08 AM
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Generally, I prefer to leave the E coat on the inside of the panel alone, and DA (sand w/ orbital sander) the outside surface, and completely remove the E coat that will see welding, perhaps bodywork, then etch prime, prime, block, paint,......if the panel is a trunklid, door or hood, then I remove the E coat finish from both sides, E coat is the poormans "powdercoat", it's merely an economical barrier to prevent tne panel from rusting from the manufacturer,, if it has to be maintained in inventory..........

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Re: Prepping e-coated panels prior to bodywork and primer [Re: DAYCLONA] #62716
05/24/08 11:02 AM
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To add, I have found on one occasion to be surface rust under the e-coat. May or may not have surfaced later - was glad I took it down to the bare steel.


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