[truckster]

After seven years of being without my Blazer, I'm finally getting it back on the road. New engine, wiring harness, cooling system, body mount bushings, etc.

When I took the front clip off, I intended to paint the whole truck, but I don't want to take the time to do that right now. I have two replacement fenders that someone else sandblasted - the surface is pretty rough - and a hood that just need spot filler where the usual rock chips are.

I've been told I need a high-build primer. What's best for a newb to use, and will I be wasting my time trying to make the sandblasted sheet metal smooth? I want the paint to be as simple as I can make it. I'm going to match the tub color (dark yellow 519) and I'm just planning on spraying the fenders and hood; any extra I'll put on the body where it needs it most. So, single-stage urethane?

There is a National Coatings and Supplies store, a Sherwin-Williams automotive paint store, an independent chain (Jones Paint and Glass) and a discount auto paint store all within a short distance. Is there any particular one that I should go to or a particular one to avoid? Is there anything else I need to know before I buy the materials? I have a decent compressor, a CH HVLP gun, and a line dryer.

I'm open to any help here, and very appreciative of it. I'm looking for a 20-footer, not a show finish, so it doesn't need to be perfect. Thanks for your input.