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which primer to use ? #432114 08/09/09 10:16 AM 08/09/09 10:16 AM
Joined: Dec 2007 Posts: 229 Middletown , Ohio DonnieLawson OP enthusiast
DonnieLawson OP enthusiast Joined: Dec 2007 Posts: 229 Middletown , Ohio	Getting my Dana back Tomorrow for my 68 Cuda, I will need to primer and paint it . It has been sandblasted . Which primer and paint should I use . I was told that DP40 Epoxy Chromate primer is good for rust prevention . Is this better then POR-15 ? I'm not concerned with factory correct color , just a good quality black paint . I will also need some good primer for the inside of floorboards next . Donnie 5405824-Dana60sandblasted006resized.jpg (81 downloads)

Re: which primer to use ? [Re: DonnieLawson] #432115 08/09/09 11:05 AM 08/09/09 11:05 AM
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okie pro stock O Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 1,222 okla.	I used Rust Bullet on everything, seems like it is going to work good. Good Luck! Ronnie in Okla.

Re: which primer to use ? [Re: DonnieLawson] #432116 08/09/09 11:05 AM 08/09/09 11:05 AM
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Boise Chall mopar B Joined: Jun 2009 Posts: 659 Boise Idaho	I use Dupli-color engine enamel in a spray can without a primer and it holds up great.

Re: which primer to use ? [Re: DonnieLawson] #432117 08/09/09 12:10 PM 08/09/09 12:10 PM
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BLACKHEMIRR mopar B Joined: Sep 2004 Posts: 491	If you're priming bare metal and using dp-40, you'll have to use metal etch first. dp-40 won't adhere to bare metal. I always use dupont vari-prime (or ppg self etching primer) on the bare metal and then dp-40 on top of that. If you need to do body work, use a primer surfacer on top of the vari-prime, do your body filler work, and then use the dp-40. Good luck

Re: which primer to use ? [Re: DonnieLawson] #432118 08/09/09 12:13 PM 08/09/09 12:13 PM
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BLACKHEMIRR mopar B Joined: Sep 2004 Posts: 491	Sorry, I just read your post again and saw you're only painting the rear, not the whole car. DP is fine for that, but dp-40 is gray-green, I don't remember the number for dp black.

Re: which primer to use ? [Re: BLACKHEMIRR] #432119 08/09/09 01:11 PM 08/09/09 01:11 PM
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RTSrunner top fuel Joined: Nov 2003 Posts: 1,881 Pittsburgh,PA	DP-90LF is the black PPG epoxy primer.It is okay to use over bare metal that is properly prepared and cleaned.An etch primer should not be needed.Get a tech sheet from your paint supplier or search it on PPG,s website.It can be reduced for use as a sealer also.If it is top coated within a specified time frame it does not need to be sanded.Activator #'s are standard DP401-LF ,and fast dry DP402-LF .I'd recommend the 402 for painting the axle,as it dries slow enough as is,and requires no incubation time like the 401 activator.The DP epoxy primer is okay as a sealer on chassis parts an under body,but I do not use it on exterior outer body panels.It dries too slow and tends to pull scratches from bodywork.Use a urethane sealer for the exterior panels.PPG's DCC series urethane paint would be a good topcoat for your axle. Ron

Re: which primer to use ? [Re: RTSrunner] #432120 08/10/09 08:42 AM 08/10/09 08:42 AM
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C-Tech pro stock Joined: May 2006 Posts: 1,374 North Central Indiana	Quote: DP-90LF is the black PPG epoxy primer.It is okay to use over bare metal that is properly prepared and cleaned.An etch primer should not be needed.Get a tech sheet from your paint supplier or search it on PPG,s website.It can be reduced for use as a sealer also.If it is top coated within a specified time frame it does not need to be sanded.Activator #'s are standard DP401-LF ,and fast dry DP402-LF .I'd recommend the 402 for painting the axle,as it dries slow enough as is,and requires no incubation time like the 401 activator.The DP epoxy primer is okay as a sealer on chassis parts an under body,but I do not use it on exterior outer body panels.It dries too slow and tends to pull scratches from bodywork.Use a urethane sealer for the exterior panels.PPG's DCC series urethane paint would be a good topcoat for your axle. Ron As a bit cheaper alternative there are a few epoxy primers on E-Bay that I have heard people are getting good results with as well Kevin

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