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Re: Paint Job Expense

To: Mick T <mickth@hotmail.com>
Subject: Re: Paint Job Expense
From: cbreaul@banet.net
Date: Thu, 06 Jul 2000 18:10:44 -0400
Yes it does

Mick T wrote:

> I've always wonderered something about primer. I see people drive around for
> months, or even years with just a primered car. It's my understanding that
> the whole reason (well, ok, at least one of the reasons) for primer is that
> it is a pourous surface, therefore making it a good 'bondable' surface for
> the base coat. Since it is pourous, doesn't that allow for moisture to get
> below the primer?
>
> -Mick-
>
> >You can rent a compressor and spray gun when you need to apply the >primer.
> >(Be sure you check with the paint shop as to which primer(s) >to use, as
> >everything has to be compatible with the finish
> >coat. Test your sprayer skills with some old sheets of cardboard,
> >and don't be afraid--primer is very forgiving stuff, dries fast and >can be
> >applied in amounts ranging from small spots to the whole car.)
> ________________________________________________________________________


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