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GregS Journeyman Posts: 2 From: Austin, TX. Registered: Feb 2003	posted 02-15-2003 09:28 PM I am restoring my first mustang. I have the entire shell nearly cleaned to the point that I will be ready to prime. Has anyone ever used Eastwoods DeKote paint stripper? Should I use the same primer for the entire car inside, outside, and underside? Please help. What are the steps for priming and what type of primer should I use. Eastwood has a rust Encapsulator primer. Has anyone had any luck with this product? They say it is good for rust prevention. Please help! IP: Logged
Robert K Gearhead Posts: 480 From: Nashville, TN Registered: Apr 2000	posted 02-17-2003 06:11 PM I haven't used the stripper but I'm a big fan of their rust encapsulator. It does a great job ! I highly recommend it. ------------------ 67convertible 289/auto 65fastback 302/4sp [This message has been edited by Robert K (edited 02-17-2003).] IP: Logged
GregS Journeyman Posts: 2 From: Austin, TX. Registered: Feb 2003	posted 02-17-2003 11:14 PM What did you use the rust encapsulator for? Did you use it for the entire car? It is good to use it for areas that you realy can't clean. I am curious if it will be okay to use as a exteroir body primer. IP: Logged
SteveLaRiviere Administrator Posts: 32067 From: Saco, Maine Registered: May 99	posted 02-18-2003 12:16 PM That wouldn't be practical. You want to strip the metal, treat it with a good metal prep, then use a good quality self-etching primer. Before you even get started, you should first decide which paint system you want to use and then buy all compatible materials. For example, if you decide on PPG, you'll use all their chemicals. Metal prep, primer, paint, reducer, etc..." Good to a good body shop supply store and get literature on the systems they sell. If someone else will be painting the car for you, you should find out what system they prefer. You don't want to find out after all the work has been done and all the money has been spent that your primer isn't grabbing to your top coat well. Painting a car isn't as easy as most people like to think it is. It's a science. ------------------ '70 Mustang Mach 1 - '72 Mustang Sprint - '94 F-150 Please remember our sponsors, Mustangs Plus, NPD, Osborn Reproductions, MyFordPerformance.com, and FordRamAir.com IP: Logged

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