Undercoating
Created by: Abelclasico
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Sep 12, 2016 02:12PM | 94touring | |
Sep 12, 2016 01:32PM | Abelclasico | Edited: Sep 12, 2016 01:34PM |
Sep 12, 2016 08:18AM | Hunter2 | |
Sep 12, 2016 06:08AM | 94touring | |
Sep 11, 2016 06:29PM | malsal | |
Sep 11, 2016 03:49PM | minibitz | |
Sep 11, 2016 06:02AM | MtyMous | |
Sep 10, 2016 11:48PM | minimans | |
Sep 10, 2016 06:04PM | Hunter2 | Edited: Sep 10, 2016 06:12PM |
Sep 10, 2016 04:59PM | malsal | Edited: Sep 10, 2016 05:00PM |
Sep 10, 2016 04:40PM | Abelclasico |
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Self etch as the name implies just etches metal. An epoxy sealer will seal out moisture, which is what prevents rust.
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thanks guys for the suggestions. Would self-etching primer also work and then undercoat?
PS: the Estate is looking pretty good Rick. Are there any updates?
PS: the Estate is looking pretty good Rick. Are there any updates?
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In my case the undercoat was over seam sealed two-part epoxy primer on bare metal, undercoat came in sprayable cans & was paintable which we completed with lots of clear over the paint.
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You want to seal the metal first with an epoxy primer.
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Quote:
Originally Posted by minimans
I do it the same way primer seam sealer undercoat then paint. Although I like the idea of coloured undercoat! Trouble would be finding an exact match for a factory finish. If done from the factory the undercoat was always on top of the final colour and usually dealer applied. Rolls-Royce used a really heavy coating of a wax type under seal more like cosmoline, horrible stuff
If in doubt, flat out. Colin Mc Rae MBE 1968-2007.
Give a car more power and it goes faster on the straights,
make a car lighter and it's faster everywhere. Colin Chapman.
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Quote:
Originally Posted by minimans
I do it the same way primer seam sealer undercoat then paint. Although I like the idea of coloured undercoat! Trouble would be finding an exact match for a factory finish. If done from the factory the undercoat was always on top of the final colour and usually dealer applied. Rolls-Royce used a really heavy coating of a wax type under seal more like cosmoline, horrible stuff
By the late 80's, early 90's a flexible rubberised sealer was applied at the factory over the top of the undercoat. This then had top coat applied over the top in areas that would be visible once the car was built up and on it's wheels.
If you look at Rick's pictures you can see one where the black sealer is being applied then later the top colour coat being applied. The sealer does not come pre-coloured to match the car.
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Here's my sound resistant and heat resistant undercoating that is body color matched. Can be matched to any color perfectly. If you're curious about how it was applied, you can ask a few of the guys over there. Dan will be able to tell you the step-by-step.
//restorationmini.com/forum/index.php?topic=473.175
//restorationmini.com/forum/index.php?topic=473.175
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I do it the same way primer seam sealer undercoat then paint. Although I like the idea of coloured undercoat! Trouble would be finding an exact match for a factory finish. If done from the factory the undercoat was always on top of the final colour and usually dealer applied. Rolls-Royce used a really heavy coating of a wax type under seal more like cosmoline, horrible stuff
Mini's are like buses they come along in a bunch
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If in doubt, flat out. Colin Mc Rae MBE 1968-2007.
Give a car more power and it goes faster on the straights,
make a car lighter and it's faster everywhere. Colin Chapman.
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when undercoating on bare metal, what's the best way to do it?
1) Undercoat
2) Primer
3) Base coat
I normally apply the undercoat last, but was wondering if I was doing it right,
cheers,
Abel
1) Undercoat
2) Primer
3) Base coat
I normally apply the undercoat last, but was wondering if I was doing it right,
cheers,
Abel