Bed repairs.

[melloelky]

that partictuar seam sealer says it's direct to metal and over primed surfaces.the idea with seam sealer is you apply it after priming is done and paint over it

 

[Gman1987]

that partictuar seam sealer says it's direct to metal and over primed surfaces.the idea with seam sealer is you apply it after priming is done and paint over it

Thanks, the por patch is being shipped. Once the bed is patched and sealed, I have new carpet to go in. May need some of this stuff once I see the floor pans. Thanks again.

 

[Gman1987]

Do the first 2 steps of the Por 15 directions BEFORE you you prime and seal the seam. It will clean and etch the metal. Just make sure its dry before you prime. If you don’t have an air compressor, a heat gun or even a hair dryer will work. I did spray in liner on my bed, glad I did, I don’t have to worry about scratched paint. Use just about any body filler to hide any imperfections. The second step with Por is the etching, use a good poly primer on all your bare metal after the etchig. Have you ever dealt with Eastwood? They have fantastic restoration tools and supplies. I’ve been buying from them forever. They’re shipping is quick too. They’re on the opposite side of Pa from me and it never takes more than 2 days, usually 1. I get thinners and other body chemicals that Summit can’t ship to me.

Hey Doug, thanks for the advice. The only painting I have done on a vehicle was with a rattle can although I do have a spray gun and compressor but have never used it. Good luck on your projects.

 

[Doug Chahoy]

With no paint exsperience, start with your priming. You’ll learn alot about how to handle the gun. Another helpfull way is starting with a non metalic color, black, white ect. that you wont have to be concerned with panel matches and spray each individual panel separately. Say just spray one fender today, another the next time, trying to paint an entire car all at once is no easy task for anyone. One? about your last post, are you putting carpet in your bed? The way it was worded sounded like it. I had the Bed Rug in a daily driver for six years and it got really beatup. Not a work truck just a family hauler crew cab 2500 HD.

 

[Gman1987]

With no paint exsperience, start with your priming. You’ll learn alot about how to handle the gun. Another helpfull way is starting with a non metalic color, black, white ect. that you wont have to be concerned with panel matches and spray each individual panel separately. Say just spray one fender today, another the next time, trying to paint an entire car all at once is no easy task for anyone. One? about your last post, are you putting carpet in your bed? The way it was worded sounded like it. I had the Bed Rug in a daily driver for six years and it got really beatup. Not a work truck just a family hauler crew cab 2500 HD.

Thanks Doug. I have new carpet for inside. Once I know the bed is not leaking into cab I can start on the inside.