Do i need primer ?

Posted By: johnzgarage

Do i need primer ? - 02/26/14 05:54 AM

I have a fiberglass Leer topper on my ram truck. Im doing a color change on the truck and need to paint the topper to match. Im going to use a single stage Acrylic Urethane paint on the topper. Do I need to prime it first , or can I just sand it down with 400 and shoot it ?

Posted By: 2abodymcodes

Re: Do i need primer ? - 02/26/14 05:56 AM

you need to seal it. not prime it. sealer will help the paint adhere and stop any bleedthru.

Posted By: sthemi

Re: Do i need primer ? - 02/26/14 07:17 AM

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you need to seal it. not prime it. sealer will help the paint adhere and stop any bleedthru.

x2 throughly clean it and Seal it, then top coat.

Posted By: MoparforLife

Re: Do i need primer ? - 02/26/14 03:06 PM

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you need to seal it. not prime it. sealer will help the paint adhere and stop any bleedthru.

x2 throughly clean it and Seal it, then top coat.

Make sure that there is NO wax traces left on it.

Posted By: Challenger 1

Re: Do i need primer ? - 02/26/14 03:25 PM

Yes seal it, most primers can be mixed to used as a sealer.

Posted By: MoparforLife

Re: Do i need primer ? - 02/26/14 09:29 PM

I would also recommend breaking the glaze with a fine scotch bright.

Posted By: elitecustombody

Re: Do i need primer ? - 02/27/14 12:00 AM

Prep it with 320/400,shoot a coat of tintable sealer tinted to the shade of new color ,shoot paint .