Bodywork: Does This Sound About Right?

[joesregalproject]

Well, I am finally in the homestretch, or at least seem to be, for bodywork. I just want to check to see if this sounds right or if I should alter my plans.

Current State
Currently, Most of the spots that need filler are filled, smoothed, sanded to 320 grit, and primed with U-Pol High #5. I still have to do the roof seams, which won't be done until I get the quarter windows out, and there are a few other small dings which still need done, but they will take less than 2 hrs. The parts of the car that are not filled or primed are D/A-ed down to 150 grit.

The Plan
The next thing I have planned after I finish all the filling and priming (with the exception of the roof seams, which won't be done until last) is to D/A to 220, then D/A to 320, then using a 16 inch Dura-Block, block the entire car to 400 grit. After this is done, the rear windows can be taken out, roof seams will be filled, check the windows for fit, and send the car off to paint.

Does this plan sound ok? Should I block the 220 & 320 or will D/A be alright? Will a 16" Block be OK? Any tips? Sorry for all the Qs, this is the first I've ever attempted anything like this.

 

[joesregalproject]

 

[Blew86442]

Id def block lastly. 400 grit is good as well as the 16" block if the car is pretty straight. Use guide coat!!!!

 

[spudd]

if you want it straight block everything.320 grit will be fine...as far as u-pol primer, I have used it in my shop and the one thing I can tell you is give it lots and lots of dry time. its a ok primer but we found it shrinks a lot if not fully cured. We let it sit 48 hrs and still had shrinkage
as mentioned before use a guide coat to show the low spots and just take your time..
if you have any more questions feel free to pm me and I can give you my phone number..i have been in the body repair for 30 years and have learned a lot of rights and wrongs when doing restro work.

GOOD LUCK and have fun!!!!!!!!!

 

[joesregalproject]

Thanks spudd. I think I may block everything, I was kinda thinking the same thing. My paint guy told me he wants the car at 400 grit, which I have no problem doing. As for U-Pol, the can was given to me by my body guy, so that I can do some spot-priming at home, and don't have to have any exposed bare metal or filler. I really don't have a problem with the dry time, as the car won't be put in a booth for probably another 3 months at least. Thanks, and I will PM you when I have questions.

 

[spudd]

glad to help..i think its great when someone dose there own work on there car and I am more then happy to give help when I can
with that amount of dry time you will have no problems with shrinkage. Its a good primer if you have the time to wait