2K EPOXY Primer Sheet Metal Panel Prep - TRICKS & TIPS | Ep.38 Retro Styled Electric Hot Rod

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Thank you for all the LIKES for the Door Skin Installation video! As promised, Nick demonstrates what's involved in preparing a metal body panels for 2 part Epoxy primer. Watch as he washes, sands, washes again and applies the primer.
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  • @lookcreations
    @lookcreations Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for taking the time to produce and upload this. All the best mat

  • @iNVisionPrototypes

    @iNVisionPrototypes

    Жыл бұрын

    Glad you enjoyed it Mat!

  • @ro-jayno-yay3185
    @ro-jayno-yay3185 Жыл бұрын

    Youre badass. Its an art and no joke on why yall get paid the $$$. Very well explained and thorough. You Canucks are the best. Your family should be proud of you, Dad passed on a dying artform. Seeing candy apple red on a vintage corvette 10-12 layers thick will make anyone a believer in quality body shops.. lol. Thank you and have a great day. Make that $$$.

  • @iNVisionPrototypes

    @iNVisionPrototypes

    Жыл бұрын

    Never been called a 'badass' lol!! don't even have a tat... got some cool brandings from hot metal sticking to the skin!! Thanks for watching!

  • @ro-jayno-yay3185

    @ro-jayno-yay3185

    Жыл бұрын

    @@iNVisionPrototypes You are one. The amount of work that goes into a QUALITY job, is pretty badass to me. Not everyone sees things like you do.

  • @iNVisionPrototypes

    @iNVisionPrototypes

    Жыл бұрын

    @@ro-jayno-yay3185 Thanks!! I appreciate that Sir!👍

  • @ro-jayno-yay3185

    @ro-jayno-yay3185

    Жыл бұрын

    @@iNVisionPrototypes THANK YOU! Metalwork just makes me wince. Keep them videos coming. Winter is upon us.

  • @samg5543
    @samg5543 Жыл бұрын

    Nice fab work. I find mild media blasting is much faster and also more effective on those "non-DA" areas.

  • @iNVisionPrototypes

    @iNVisionPrototypes

    Жыл бұрын

    Good tip, thanks Sam!

  • @blackstealth6029
    @blackstealth6029 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much

  • @iNVisionPrototypes

    @iNVisionPrototypes

    Жыл бұрын

    No problem Black Stealth!! Thanks for watching

  • @Bat8hitcrazy
    @Bat8hitcrazy Жыл бұрын

    I spray paint 2 part epoxy primer to large boxes and parts. I use a Graco Merkur 32:1 pump and not the cup gun normally. Factory work, however I am lucky to do what I do. Nice job on your parts. I agree with your prep and spraying technique, I can tell you are quite experienced with your sprayer.

  • @iNVisionPrototypes

    @iNVisionPrototypes

    Жыл бұрын

    Very cool! Thanks for sharing a little about what you do Jason! 👍👍

  • @peterthomas3138
    @peterthomas31382 жыл бұрын

    Awsome video as always I've started to try and make a 40 ford gas tank the english wheel is an amazing tool 🙂

  • @iNVisionPrototypes

    @iNVisionPrototypes

    2 жыл бұрын

    Right on, very ambitious project! One thing Peter...don't try, just DO and you will be successful! Please keep me posted and take care 🙂

  • @anthonymaniz1933
    @anthonymaniz1933 Жыл бұрын

    I do this with my eyes opened I'm a master

  • @iNVisionPrototypes

    @iNVisionPrototypes

    Жыл бұрын

    Fantastic!!

  • @andy1way
    @andy1way8 ай бұрын

    I understand that isocyanate can get into your body via breathing, bare skin and eyes. Do you think your ppe is sufficient for these products?

  • @butziporsche8646
    @butziporsche86462 ай бұрын

    Hey Nick, you ever use any phosphoric acid to etch your panels?

  • @Ricardo_Wade
    @Ricardo_Wade6 ай бұрын

    You need a regulator on that gun, pringing down the air will help with the overspray

  • @iNVisionPrototypes

    @iNVisionPrototypes

    6 ай бұрын

    Thanks for the tip!

  • @1995crelle
    @1995crelle Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the video. Can I spray epoxy primer right after sandblasting or do I need to sand it aswell?

  • @iNVisionPrototypes

    @iNVisionPrototypes

    Жыл бұрын

    Hi Christian, You will need to hit the panel/body with a DA or by hand with 80 or 120 grit before applying the epoxy. You want to knock off any loose blasting media as well as smooth the blasted profile out a bit. Results in a better finish. Thanks for watching. If you have any more questions don't hesitate. Cheers, N.

  • @lynntankersley4837
    @lynntankersley4837Ай бұрын

    What paint gun are you using in the SPI EPOXY Primer as a sealer? How much reducer ratio? SPI Reducer? I have a Iwata LPH80 124G Thanks

  • @iNVisionPrototypes

    @iNVisionPrototypes

    Ай бұрын

    Just an old primer gun - 2.0 nozzle. Usually best to follow the TDS for the product you're laying down. Cheers!

  • @RoadsterLoverMedia
    @RoadsterLoverMedia2 жыл бұрын

    Would you do all the same processes for aluminum skin to prevent corrosion? Thanks.

  • @iNVisionPrototypes

    @iNVisionPrototypes

    2 жыл бұрын

    Yes, we do.

  • @bulmaropulido7724
    @bulmaropulido77249 ай бұрын

    Great video brother! Are some degreasers better than others? Thank you

  • @iNVisionPrototypes

    @iNVisionPrototypes

    8 ай бұрын

    Great question! I get the more potent degreaser available from my jobber. I'm sure if it says 'degreaser' it will remove oil, grease, etc. Keep washing until the rag tells you that the surface is clean - that is key.

  • @rudsaki
    @rudsaki Жыл бұрын

    Since a DA is so gentle, did you use a finer grit when hand sanding?

  • @iNVisionPrototypes

    @iNVisionPrototypes

    Жыл бұрын

    Hi Rod, don't over think it. At this stage the DA with 80Grit creates a pretty decent surface texture for the epoxy to adhere to. Hand sanding may cut a little deeper, but that's OK. It's after this stage that you need to watch what you're cutting with. Check out my Block Sanding episode for the 40's hood. Great question and thanks for watching. Any more questions, don't hesitate to ask. Cheers! Nick

  • @paulmanhart4481
    @paulmanhart448111 ай бұрын

    Good work. I’m surprised by all the dirt and grease you got off the parts. What de wax de greaser do you use? I have Prepall but don’t know if it’s the best. Paul

  • @iNVisionPrototypes

    @iNVisionPrototypes

    11 ай бұрын

    Hi Paul, our jobber carries extra strength Proform degreaser. I've heard Prepall works well. Just wash until you have no more residue and you're set for the next step. Thanks for watching!!

  • @paulmanhart4481

    @paulmanhart4481

    11 ай бұрын

    @@iNVisionPrototypes I will. I not only have a 1977 FJ40 Land Cruiser that needs new paint, but I have an old Southbend Heavy 10 L lathe that needs attention. I’m following your example. Not everyone will spend the time in surface prep and I admire your focusing on that part of the job. It’s clearly number 1 in getting a good finish. Seriously, I was shocked at how many times you cleaned each piece, still getting black on the rag. I’m trying to teach this to my daughter. The importance of surface prep. I think she gets it. But I will forward your video to her as a reminder. As for my FJ40, I’m tempted to have it done professionally. But part of me wants to try it myself. It doesn’t need to be showroom quality, just protected. You’re working on a Porsche? That’s what it looked like in the video. An old S maybe? I’m looking for a deal on a 1973 BMW 2002 tii. My dream car, with an M engine with 6 cylinders, twin turbo and supercharged, and disk brakes all around. I used to own a 1969 BMW 1600 and fell in love with that car. Also owned a 1973 BMW 3.0 CSI that I bought in Milan Italy and shipped to Long Beach CA. Sorry for all the info. P

  • @iNVisionPrototypes

    @iNVisionPrototypes

    11 ай бұрын

    @@paulmanhart4481 Hi Paul, I started painting when I was quite young on small parts and pieces eventually working my way up to full vehicles. It can be quite daunting to paint a complete car if you've never done it. If you are thinking to do the FJ40 yourself may I suggest to paint the panels separately and practice on something you don't care about. Proper materials are expensive and it's easier to redo a single panel vs. the whole body. The '73 BMW 2002 tii is a sweet car!! In the video I was working on a one off hand built vehicle called Electrode we created a few years ago. With respect to the prep stage, I will never paint over someone else's prep work as I've seen entire sections of the initial epoxy primer layer peel up from the metal after final the clear has gone on. For whatever reason the epoxy never stuck. That's why I'm extremely particular when it comes to prepping our cars before they see any paint. By the way, no need to apologize. I really enjoy chatting chat with my viewers. Usually I reply sooner, however, it's crunch time for the '51 as my Dad and I are getting things wrapped up before paint. Anyway, thanks for sharing and best of luck on your projects! 👍 N

  • @JamesBond-op3ce
    @JamesBond-op3ce8 ай бұрын

    👍👍👍

  • @iNVisionPrototypes

    @iNVisionPrototypes

    8 ай бұрын

    Thanks for watching!

  • @deankay4434
    @deankay4434 Жыл бұрын

    Nick, I want epoxy on my clean metal. I have to choose an epoxy w/ catalyst or a "DTM Epoxy" and those scare me with a weak acid they claim to provide a chemical tooth. Sanding with 80 grit or finer gives us the mechanical tooth, but after all the work, cleaning I am afraid of delaminating. The kind were all is done correctly, times, temp and comes off with some masking tape. Do you have a preference or theory? Thanks. Mechanic wants to paint, for himself.

  • @iNVisionPrototypes

    @iNVisionPrototypes

    Жыл бұрын

    Hi Dean, I haven't been able to buy self etching primer from my jobber for at least 15 years. We've been using 2K epoxy primers without ANY issues using the procedure illustrated in the video. I do recall 'helping' a friend who brought in a car... already primered and ready for paint. During the unmaking process when I pulled back the tape it lifted everything down to bare metal. I assumed poor prep work but after asking him, self etching primer was used. I don't know if it was a case of sitting on the shelf for many years or what. But I stick with the 2k epoxy for all my jobs and never paint over someone else's prep-work/primer. We strip it down to bare metal and start fresh. Hope this helps.

  • @deankay4434

    @deankay4434

    Жыл бұрын

    @@iNVisionPrototypes You gave me exactly what I was looking for regarding the 2k epoxy. What brands of 2k epoxy does your supplier carry, recommend or sell you? We have 4 paint suppliers which include Sherwin-Williams, a PPG store I thought was a high-end bank (I think for a $20 cover charge & X-Ray of your wallet, they will let you in). Another that has been here for 35 years and charge extra for it. I have not made it into the last one. ;) I do appreciate your input and you are right about clean. Just like the video, oil based and white rag. Oh, Kimberly-Clarke makes a lint-free rag called Wyp-All, L40 or 40L. I have to did them out after my youngest boxed my stuff and moved it, to make room for his 80's car to wire it. Well, I wire it and he watches me! Thanks again for your name brand advice as I like doing it right, doing it once, to achieve best results. DK, Omaha. Have a great time over the holidays as I feel the garage work is therapy for the mind...

  • @Spiritof_76

    @Spiritof_76

    8 ай бұрын

    @@deankay4434 I have never used an epoxy primer that did poorly as long as the metal is clean and has at least 100 grit sanding scratch, including less expense brands from lesser known companies.

  • @tramptruck4859
    @tramptruck48592 жыл бұрын

    Very interesting. Would there be the same amount of oil come off an un-worked panel? I was always taught to prep as you did, but to use etch primer on bare metal and grp - any thoughts?

  • @iNVisionPrototypes

    @iNVisionPrototypes

    2 жыл бұрын

    Great question! When we get sheet steel from our supplier there is a ton of oil coating them. After we cut a blank to create a new panel out of a sheet the blank is washed before we work with it. However, I do not let panels sit untreated while other areas are being worked on as it might be some time before we can get back to the previous area. Flash rusting is never fun to clean up. As for primer, there has always been a debate over what to use - etch or DTM Epoxy. We have been prepping panels in this manner and using DTM epoxy since before I had grey hair and never had a job come back to haunt us. Not saying that what you were taught is wrong. From experience, etching primer remains reversible(rub some lacquer thinner on it). DTM 2K epoxy is not and once fully cured solvent will not affect it. If there are plans to put filler over top and one happens to cut though the epoxy into the etching primer, the filler can potentially dissolve the etching primer and cause it to come away from the metal. I guess, at the end of the day, if you find a system that works... stick with it. Cheers! N.

  • @thebigpicture2032

    @thebigpicture2032

    Жыл бұрын

    I’ve used both and like the etch primer better but DTM epoxy is the way to go if you’re putting filler on top. I’ve left both out in the elements over winter less than a mile from the ocean (BC, Canada) and both failed after a couple years. For those saying put body filler on bare metal, that just doesn’t work well in the harsh rainy climate we have here.

  • @joell439
    @joell4392 жыл бұрын

    👍😎👍

  • @iNVisionPrototypes

    @iNVisionPrototypes

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for watching.

  • @ajpenny9613
    @ajpenny96132 жыл бұрын

    what kind of degreaser do you use?

  • @iNVisionPrototypes

    @iNVisionPrototypes

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hey AJ, usually a 3M wax and grease remover. However, due to recent supply issues my jobber can only get ProForm. Seems like a pretty good product with no issues so far and smells very much like the 3M product. Hope this helps you.

  • @ajpenny9613

    @ajpenny9613

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@iNVisionPrototypes It does. Thanks!

  • @freebusinees5668
    @freebusinees5668 Жыл бұрын

    Can copper be epoxy coated?

  • @iNVisionPrototypes

    @iNVisionPrototypes

    Жыл бұрын

    Hi! What are you doing with the copper surface after? End goal? Thanks

  • @freebusinees5668

    @freebusinees5668

    Жыл бұрын

    @@iNVisionPrototypes A copper surface that I want to paint, what are the steps to establish it and then paint it basecoat & clearcoat

  • @iNVisionPrototypes

    @iNVisionPrototypes

    Жыл бұрын

    @@freebusinees5668 Prep it by de-greasing the surface, sand away any oxide using 80-120grit, blow off/wash and apply your epoxy. Also, refer to your Material Data Sheet to confirm correct application of the epoxy. Cheers!

  • @freebusinees5668

    @freebusinees5668

    Жыл бұрын

    @@iNVisionPrototypes 👌👌👌

  • @iNVisionPrototypes

    @iNVisionPrototypes

    Жыл бұрын

    @@freebusinees5668 Glad I could help. Take care!!

  • @mansourjreige677
    @mansourjreige677 Жыл бұрын

    Are you wiping with wax and grease

  • @iNVisionPrototypes

    @iNVisionPrototypes

    Жыл бұрын

    Wiping with a 'wax & grease remover'

  • @mansourjreige677

    @mansourjreige677

    Жыл бұрын

    Do you recommend metal conditioner. Prior to this application?🙏 Panels are blasted with glass.

  • @iNVisionPrototypes

    @iNVisionPrototypes

    Жыл бұрын

    @@mansourjreige677 It depends. If you are leaving them bare then they should be treated otherwise flash rust will be an issue. Usually immediately after media blasting we knock the profile down with 120grit, blow down surface with compressed air and spray with 2k epoxy.

  • @mansourjreige677

    @mansourjreige677

    Жыл бұрын

    @@iNVisionPrototypes can I use wax and grease after sanding with 120

  • @iNVisionPrototypes

    @iNVisionPrototypes

    Жыл бұрын

    @@mansourjreige677 Sure!

  • @stormyyoung6344
    @stormyyoung63442 жыл бұрын

    I've had better luck with self etching primer with urethane primer on top than epoxy primer but whatever works for you use it thanks for the information

  • @iNVisionPrototypes

    @iNVisionPrototypes

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for sharing!

  • @Spiritof_76

    @Spiritof_76

    8 ай бұрын

    Better luck doing what? I am genuinely interested in the answer.

  • @stormyyoung6344

    @stormyyoung6344

    8 ай бұрын

    @@Spiritof_76 self etching primer over bare metal than epoxy primer I have seem epoxy primer pill off

  • @Spiritof_76

    @Spiritof_76

    8 ай бұрын

    @@stormyyoung6344 Was the metal thoroughly cleaned and sanded with minimum 100 grit? Do you remember what brand of epoxy primer?

  • @stormyyoung6344

    @stormyyoung6344

    8 ай бұрын

    @@Spiritof_76 i have done many cars most sand blasted then 180 gritted shop I work at gives a lifetime warranty

  • @Imwright720
    @Imwright720 Жыл бұрын

    Covering your car there with some overspray.

  • @iNVisionPrototypes

    @iNVisionPrototypes

    Жыл бұрын

    Yeap! Brings the shine down. LOL! 👍 Thanks for watching.

  • @andrewmacdonald4833
    @andrewmacdonald4833 Жыл бұрын

    Wow, you go through a lot of gloves!! It's a good tutorial though..

  • @iNVisionPrototypes

    @iNVisionPrototypes

    Жыл бұрын

    LOL! Saves the hands! Thanks for watching

  • @dougtexas9075
    @dougtexas90754 ай бұрын

    I knew cleaning was important, but a person needs to get serious about it.

  • @iNVisionPrototypes

    @iNVisionPrototypes

    4 ай бұрын

    Very serious!

  • @scottjorgenson2892
    @scottjorgenson28925 ай бұрын

    Never blow panel go straight to washing. Now you have stuff floating in the air

  • @iNVisionPrototypes

    @iNVisionPrototypes

    5 ай бұрын

    Good tip if a guy doesn't have exhaust fans running. Thanks for watching!!

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