Auto Body Training Q&A – Epoxy Primer, Primer Surfacer, Self Etching Primer, Body Hammers, Dolly
I apologize for the poor video quality, but the audio is working fine. Just ignore the video and listen to it. I had several questions online that I want to answer. This video covers, epoxy primer, primer surfacer, self etching primer, metal cleaners and conditioner, and body hammers. To make certain that I am leading you right, I called PPG corp. to hear it from them. More of the details are in the video, but here is a quick q&a
Q.Why do you use epoxy primer – A. Provides excellent adhesion and corrosion protection.
Q.Can you apply epoxy over bare metal without using metal conditioner – A. Yes, you do not need to use cleaners, conditioners, or converters. Apply over cleaned bare metal.
Q.Do I sand the epoxy primer before I apply the primer surfacer. – A. No, the surfacer or top coat can be applied over the epoxy.
Q.What Is A Good Quality Body and Hammer Set – A. There are several good brands, but
Martin make an excellent brand at a reasonable coat.
Resources:
- Shopline Technical Sheets
- Martin Hammer Dolly Sets
- Snap-On