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Can you use spot putty over primer?

Can you use spot putty over primer?

You can use glaze putty over primer. Either pin holes or lows or something that pops up after it’s been primed on occasion. Let me give you one hint to help you, and you may be doing this, but use a Guide Coat in your body filler stages.

Can you put body filler on top of primer?

Applying body filler over epoxy primer provides maximum corrosion protection for the metal. Apply filler within seven days of applying epoxy primer to maximize adhesion.

Can you put spot putty over bare metal?

Putty, like paint, adheres better and stays intact when applied to bare metal. So make sure you completely remove all oil, grime, solvent, rust, and paint from the surface. Before using auto putty be sure to use a Scotch-Brite pad to scuff the surface of primed metal to give the putty something to adhere to.

What will high build primer cover?

High build primer can be a god send if you have a small imperfection in a panel, you can hide small scratches,small dents,etc etc as long as you know what you are doing. I generally will put 2 or 3 good coats on an iffy panel, let it dry then dust with a dark spray can then wet flat back with 800.

Is it OK to put Bondo over primer?

Can you apply body filler or bondo over primer filler? Yes. You CAN apply over sanded 2k primer, or bare metal. Be sure to have the area sanded with at least a 150 so the filler has some TOOTH to grab to.

Can you put body filler on top of paint?

Fillers and putties will normally work OK over properly sanded (80-180 grit) cured OEM paint. However, with so many different types of aftermarket paint available (lacquer, enamel, urethane, water-based). We recommend that all paint be removed where filler is to be applied.”

How long do you leave putty before painting?

Believe it or not it actually takes between 8-12 weeks before its dry enough to be decorated. Some people don’t leave it this long but we recommend you do. One of the reasons putty has been used by glaziers for so long is that if painted it never really goes hard and dries out completely.

Can Spot putty be applied over paint?

This spot and glazing putty is ideal for spot repairs and other small repairs to auto body panels. Use it for filling pinholes in body filler as well as for covering minor sand scratches, and more on metal, fiberglass and wood as well as sanded and primed or sanded and painted surfaces.

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Ruth Doyle