Primer cont.

Now that the parts we are using have been prepped for primer and paint we can now get started. The first part that you will be painting should already be in a spot where you can paint without the over spray getting on the other parts and so that you can easily access all areas of the part. Most of us know already that when you paint you want to try and keep it as even as possible. Before you start with the primer, you will need to vigorously shake the can for quite a few minutes due to all the different chemicals and their properties. If you were to not do this, the primer cannot do its proper job of protecting the metal from breaking down and oxidizing. Most of us know already that when you paint you want to try and keep it as even as possible. The best way to accomplish this is to not stop painting on the part. You can either paint until you run out of room and paint the air, or you can gently twist your wrist til the nozzle is off the part completely. Either way works fine. When painted the primer on, you will notice that it goes on very thin, this is proper for primer. Because of this aspect of primer, it allows for the paint to easily be evenly distributed.

It typically is easier to apply the primer when it is fairy warm and dry out, if priming outdoors. If you do decide to prime when it is humid out you must be vary careful because the humidity can cause the primer to run if u dont pay attention. If doing this indoors, say in a garage, you will probably not run into any issues other than small particles possibly clinging to the primer. After you have put on a nice even first coat. Carefully inspect the job, are there any places that seem uneven? Are there any runs? are there any particles stuck in the primer? If so, take note of the location of these spots. After the first coat has been applied you will need to sand the part preferably using a 280-320 grit sandpaper for the general area. If there are any areas that include the aforementioned issues you will want to use approximately 180 grit and gently work these areas. BE SURE NOT to sand all of the primer off since it would result in a low spot that would be difficult to cover, a gental sand should be all you need. Will be continued next week.