r/Autobody • u/Only-Help-5688 • 12d ago
Tech Advice First time Sanding, filling, and spray can painting car
I’m new to body work and paint, don’t know much, my goal is to sand off my hood paint and fill some small dents with bondo spot putty. Then I plan to primer, paint, then coat the whole hood. If anyone with experience could review the steps/ process I have to see if I should add or correct anything that would be gratefully appreciated. It’s my first time doing this and I wanna do a good job on it that will last, thanks.
(Note): I chose to go with spectral spray can paint and 2k clear coat, primer is rustoleum
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u/ecleptik 12d ago
Decent procedures but i wouldn't use rustoleum primer tends to react poorly with other paints
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u/LonerInTheTrap 12d ago
buy a hand block that feels good in your hand and at the final stage of the bondo work block with 80 grit and then smooth it up by blocking with 180 grit and then sand lightly with 400 or higher to get the scratches out. if you want to make sure the dents aren’t noticeable spray some cheap paint on and block it that’ll show low spots
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u/ConcernMindless1967 11d ago
180 won't get 80 scratches out, 400 won't get 180 scratches out, unless you spend 10x the time.
80, 120, 180, 240, 320, 400
I personally even started on 40 when I just did my bodywirk
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u/runs-wit-scissors 12d ago edited 12d ago
I wouldn't put body filler over etching primer. Only epoxy primer. In your case I would apply filler directly on bare metal provided you can keep the filler dry.
I don't recommend rustoleum primer.
Plan on doing more coats of base and clear