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Painting bare metal question. How to prep my rockers

Started by CFMopar, July 04, 2022, 03:25:10 PM

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CFMopar

So I've sanded down my rockers, removed paint and got 99% of the rust off.

There's obviously some pitting and stuff that my scuff pad surface disc couldn't get into to.

I'm going to be priming them next and am going to use https://car-rep.com/product/car-rep-2k-epoxy-primers-400ml-aerosol/ the Car Rep epoxy primer.

But my question is how should I prep the metal? I guess some sort of degreaser first. I was going to use Acetone but people are telling me no. And digging into the specs for that primer is doesn't recommend it. Does anyone have a recommendation? After the degreaser the plan was to use https://www.rustcheck.com/product/rust-converter-2/ this rust convertor.

I've had some say just scuff and spray the primer as it will inhibit the rust. But I feel like it should be treated it first no? What's the process?
1971 Charger SE 440 automatic
2014 Ram EcoDiesel Laramie
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b5blue

Sandblasting. You can get small one for not much money.  :2thumbs:

CFMopar

Yeah I tried that earlier and it wasn't very effective
1971 Charger SE 440 automatic
2014 Ram EcoDiesel Laramie
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCkKIkpXr-77fWg7JkeoV_g

AmadeusCharger500

You got that pretty darn clean. I would epoxy prime it and then top coat it with something appropriate. I base/cleared mine, very durable, but that is a bit overkill