Black coating on repair panels

Post by **FlyingScot** » Sat Mar 10, 2007 8:31 pm

What are you meant to do with this coating?
Do you prime over it, or does it have to be removed?
Steve

Post by **GAS** » Sat Mar 10, 2007 8:48 pm

I would take it off,just incase it reacts with anything you put on top.

Post by **FlyingScot** » Sat Mar 10, 2007 8:54 pm

What is the best way to get it off.
I've still not fiited that engine GAS, and now it's below welding on my to do list.

Post by **jonathon** » Sat Mar 10, 2007 9:03 pm

If the black coating clogs up your production paper then wash it off with thinners as it will react with your further coats of paint. As Gas say's it pays to remove all paintwork on these panels and start with a known product. Heritage panels used to come with a holographic label saying that removing the paint would result in your warranty being void.

Post by **Welung666** » Sat Mar 10, 2007 10:08 pm

I've always taken that dull black paint off and etch primered. All due to a wing I put on an old metro I had that reacted so it's become habit now.

Post by **bigginger** » Sat Mar 10, 2007 10:25 pm

A bore, isn't it, but same here

Post by **FlyingScot** » Sat Mar 10, 2007 11:04 pm

Thanks Boys.
It's just another little thing to ad to the list.
Steve

Post by **bigginger** » Sat Mar 10, 2007 11:12 pm

It's just that I've found that there are often rust spots underneath the black stuff, particularly with panels from one supplier. Leaves one a little paranoid, and not buying any more from them...

Post by **FlyingScot** » Sat Mar 10, 2007 11:31 pm

Another thing I might add to my list is the second "d" in add.