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MARINE1142:
Any sug on what grit to use the courser the better? Tok how long it take you to sand and primer again?

MYX:
Yes, sand and reprime and WAIT THIS TIME!!!

I sanded my 2 primer coats with 220 grit paper. I used a sander to do so. It really made the job go much faster. (Ryobe CornerKat $29.00 home Depot). use your hand while sanding to feel the cab. There will be rough spots you may not be able to see. I primed and sanded twice. This gave me a very smooth surface to start my painting with. I used oil and tossed the foam roller after each application. It was a little costly, but it worked.

BTW the primer was very rough and very thick. The paint is exactly the opposite.

I had to learn patience. Also, do not leave your cab near any lights. Bugs like light. Bugs stick to paint. Bugs will wreck your nice new paint job. 

leapinlew:

--- Quote from: MARINE1142 on June 30, 2006, 01:01:08 pm ---Any sug on what grit to use the courser the better? Tok how long it take you to sand and primer again?

--- End quote ---

I got carried away on my first cab. Painted it without sanding down the brush strokes. Ended up redoing the whole thing over. Part of the learning curve I suppose.

Slow and steady!

TOK:
When I repainted mine, I sanded the original coat with 220 grit discs using a random orbital sander. Didn't cut all the way through the paint, and didn't prime. Just got it sanded smooth and wiped with alcohol.

WaRpEd:
The steps I take when I paint anything is to thoroughly clean it first to remove oil grease etc. etc. Then sand with 200 or 220 grit production sandpaper ( it doesn't clog easily). Then wipe down with a clean cloth and then a Tack cloth. Remember that the paint will show any imperfections so get them out BEFORE you apply your paint . I use regular KILZ primer not the low odor type. Once you get the primer sanded after applying let it sit up at least 24 hours to cure. Then sand again and clean and remove dust and dirt. Then apply your paint I use Rustoleum oil-base with great success the level of gloss is up to individual taste. I use a sponge type roller to eliminate any chance of residue of the regular roller covers coming of in my paint. I would apply 2 coats sanding between with 400 grit sandpaper.

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