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Mthumphrey · 01-01-2014, 01:59 AM

Hey guys. I have a new to me black primer 66 C10 long stepper with a 250. I really don't foresee painting any time soon and just want to drive it; however, the primer has started to cloud. Any ideas on a way to clean it and then a finish to put on it to maintain it? Is there a wax or something that you would recommend? I have considered using this http://www.tcpglobal.com/Customshop/ksflatz.aspx, but I want to just run primer for now until I can afford to do it right.

BadaSs_Cal · 01-01-2014, 02:09 AM

Is it an epoxy primer?

I am no paint pro of any sort, but primer by definition is meant for stuff to stick to it and porous. . Paint, dirt, water, grime etc...

I have used the hot rod flats from TCP.. its cheap and easy to lay... BUT

Semi glosses and Satin paints DO tend to be a little harder to get an even coat with. The first time I did it I kept getting blotchiness. I figured out it was from going over the same spot more than the rest of the panel and hence getting more gloss on it... at $100. It will buy you a few years and what's to lose?

**Captainfab** · 01-01-2014, 03:16 AM

What I have done in the past is wash (wet sand) the truck with a gray Scotchbrite pad.

chevyrestoguy · 01-01-2014, 10:34 AM

I see this stuff advertised, and I always wondered how good it works. I like the idea.
http://www.ratwax.net/

**TJ's Chevy** · 01-01-2014, 12:57 PM

Sweet looking truck! Like the 250!

waspp · 01-01-2014, 01:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BadaSs_Cal

Is it an epoxy primer?

I have used the hot rod flats from TCP.. its cheap and easy to lay... BUT

Semi glosses and Satin paints DO tend to be a little harder to get an even coat with. The first time I did it I kept getting blotchiness. I figured out it was from going over the same spot more than the rest of the panel and hence getting more gloss on it... at $100. It will buy you a few years and what's to lose?

My experience as well. I found a lot of variation in sheen with heavier coats and multiple coats. I painted mine a piece at a time and discovered the subtle variations when I started bolting things together. I think the scuff pad would be a way to even things out however primer is different, even epoxy. Sun does the most damage and that chalky hazing is difficult to remove but I have buffed it out of epoxy paint with compound. It was a motorcycle tank and it was a pain and obviously the flat look became satin-semi gloss.

LVPhotos · 01-01-2014, 01:35 PM

I use glass cleaner, Invisaglass, aresole can. Mine is epoxy primer on "ready to paint" parts and regular Rustoleum stuff on the parts that have not gotten final prep. I did the grey pad as well but now with final prep I backed off the sanding pads.

Mthumphrey · 01-01-2014, 06:57 PM

Thanks guys for the input! I am not sure if it is epoxy or not as it came this way. I will try the options and see what works. Thanks again!

sixTsix · 01-04-2014, 05:34 PM

good looking truck either way. looks real straight.

01-01-2014, 01:59 AM	#1
Mthumphrey Registered User Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 120	Cleaning Primer Hey guys. I have a new to me black primer 66 C10 long stepper with a 250. I really don't foresee painting any time soon and just want to drive it; however, the primer has started to cloud. Any ideas on a way to clean it and then a finish to put on it to maintain it? Is there a wax or something that you would recommend? I have considered using this http://www.tcpglobal.com/Customshop/ksflatz.aspx, but I want to just run primer for now until I can afford to do it right. Attached Images

01-01-2014, 02:09 AM	#2
BadaSs_Cal Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Walnut Grove, Ca Posts: 216	Re: Cleaning Primer Is it an epoxy primer? I am no paint pro of any sort, but primer by definition is meant for stuff to stick to it and porous. . Paint, dirt, water, grime etc... I have used the hot rod flats from TCP.. its cheap and easy to lay... BUT Semi glosses and Satin paints DO tend to be a little harder to get an even coat with. The first time I did it I kept getting blotchiness. I figured out it was from going over the same spot more than the rest of the panel and hence getting more gloss on it... at $100. It will buy you a few years and what's to lose? __________________ 66 Gmc 1 ton. Long Step 351e V6 69 1/2 CHEVROLET (now a shortbed) LONGBED!:devil 61 Shortbed Fleetside 1/2 ton.. in progress Next a 50-53! MY BUILD THREAD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=447926

01-01-2014, 03:16 AM	#3
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01-01-2014, 10:34 AM	#4
chevyrestoguy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: apple valley, ca Posts: 2,670	Re: Cleaning Primer I see this stuff advertised, and I always wondered how good it works. I like the idea. http://www.ratwax.net/ __________________ Check out my latest endeavor: https://roundsixpod.com My build threads: '55 Chevy: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=247512 '64 C-20: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=446527

01-01-2014, 12:57 PM	#5
TJ's Chevy Post Whore Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Southern Oregon Posts: 10,384	Re: Cleaning Primer Sweet looking truck! Like the 250! __________________ 1966 Chevy C10 "Project Two Tone" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=596643 1964 GMC "Crustine" semi-build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=665056 My youtube channel. Username "Military Chevy": https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_h...fzpcUXyK_5-uiw

01-01-2014, 01:35 PM	#7
LVPhotos Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 1,851	Re: Cleaning Primer I use glass cleaner, Invisaglass, aresole can. Mine is epoxy primer on "ready to paint" parts and regular Rustoleum stuff on the parts that have not gotten final prep. I did the grey pad as well but now with final prep I backed off the sanding pads. __________________ 1962 shortbed 408cui small block, TKO 600 5-speed, bagged Porterbuilt suspension. 18" Salt Flats http://www.cardomain.com/ride/332579...t-c-k-pick-up/ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=560081

01-01-2014, 06:57 PM	#8
Mthumphrey Registered User Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 120	Re: Cleaning Primer Thanks guys for the input! I am not sure if it is epoxy or not as it came this way. I will try the options and see what works. Thanks again!

01-04-2014, 05:34 PM	#9
sixTsix Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Conroe/Houston Texas Posts: 121	Re: Cleaning Primer good looking truck either way. looks real straight.



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