Hey folks....Need some expertise.....How do I prep the sides of a rivetted...u-haul type van. I am painting on a graphic with one shot.... Any light sanding or anything ??? Or do I just start, with no prepping....Thanks ahead....B Fleming
Posted by old paint (Member # 549) on :
the area aroud the rivits....take an old toothbrush and some cleaner grade auto paint reducer and wipe with clean paper towel.might take a little paint of but your gona cover it up anyway.....paint will stick where vinyl wont....
Posted by Michael Boone (Member # 308) on :
If the rivets are aluminum,the paint will eventually flake off.Make sure your cuatomer understands this. I like to sand the areas I paint if the vehicle will see abusive and extreme conditions.I dust the pattern on and then scuff lightly inside the lines with a scotchbrite pad. Add some hardener to the One Shot.It really helps Wear a respiratorif you use hardener. Prep entire area with Rapid Prep.
Posted by roger bailey (Member # 556) on :
Barbara, get some Rapid Prep. This will get out the oil,grease,wax,silicone. Its(unlike the solvents from automotive industry) NON hazardous,NON flammable !!
Roger
Posted by Jillbeans (Member # 1912) on :
Hi Barabara! Kurt Gaber taught me, whenever possible, to remove the rivets & then put 'em back in after the paint is dry. This makes for a nice, clean look, providing you can find a @#$%!! screwdriver bit to fit the rivet... Love- JILL
