Do not need to go to metal, right?

[Inspector71]

One of my cars is a very faded UU1 blue. Most of it has no rust. I am sanding the engine compartment. As I understand it, minus rust or repair, as long as I have sanded the paint to a chalky flat appearance, I dont' have to take it to metal in order to prime and paint it. Is this correct? Also, in the few places I've had to go to metal, I don't see primer anywhere. Is that normal? Thanks

 

[mrsnicks]

It depends. Over time paint can wear leaving primer exposed and moisture can seep under the primer and cause rust.

 

[747mopar]

If all is well than yes you can, just pay careful attention to problem areas and look for swelling, blistering or any other signs. Using a sealer before painting is a good idea.

 

[Clay Dots]

yep as the guys above point out if you have any weather checking or cracking you wanna get down to the metal, best wishes!

 

[Inspector71]

Thanks, Great advice and you are correct. In some areas the paint is faded and smooth and in others, it has bubbled, cracked, or stained. I am taking that down to bare metal like you advised. The good news is, once I do, I am finding good metal. I brought the car with me when I moved to the Midwest from the West Coast. Now, how do I tell people, when it i done, the massive "runs" down the inside of the fenders are factory? Ha ha

 

[Cornpatch MO]

yep as the guys above point out if you have any weather checking or cracking you wanna get down to the metal, best wishes!

Ditto........................MO

 

[eric383]

X2 on what 747Mopar posted. I would use epoxy primer to seal it off before top coating.