So it looks like I will be getting back to the body work on the 52 so the question is I've been chasing low spot for ever iam going to start with a front fender should I do a skim coat over the whole fender or just the area with the low spots and feather sand filler in. Thanks Robert
With these old trucks sometimes it's hard to see where dents are. The body shop have a saying, that they come back the next day and the dent fairy's had came by. It's better to do a skim coat so you don't miss anything, you would be surprise what you can't see. Also when it comes to chasing low spots. First skim the entire area then block with 40 then go over again with body filler and block with 40 again. Once that's done get a can of guide coat and spray the entire area and block it and things will show up. You may have to repeat the process. once you think your close primer then guide coat (after primer I use the 3m powder guide coat) will help find any lows that are still there, then it's time for putty to finish it. I usually go over a fender 5 times before I'm done with it, just the nature of learning.
Low spots Thanks Rico I thought I was closer to paint but like you said a dent fairy keeps returning I have even done guide coats can't see them but can feel them .but I bet you can see them after painted shoot I was even as far as wet sanding boy was I wrong .so for now one fender at a time.again thanks Rico Robert also thinking of changing primer any suggestions.
Yes, I use finish sand it's simalar to body filler, it's a polyester and it fills. So it makes it easier to fill those lows. Another trick I learned is if you feel the low spray over it more than everywhere else. One other thing. if you can't seem to get rid of the low use a hard straight block and sand back and fourth lightly with 100 grit make sure you move around not to cut to much in one place, it will slowly flatten it out. Remember you always stop when you get to metal. It's very time consuming that's for sure. Been working on my truck since the beginning of the year and now I'm at the wet sanding stage. Forgot to mention finish sand is cheaper than most primers and if you plan on sealing before painting you can seal right over the finish sand. I pay $112 for the finish sand and hardener it's a 4 to 1 ratio I like using it better than any primer and the finish sand is direct to metal. Great stuff.
