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[Che70velle]

Originally Posted by mitch_04

Just a warning about wiping metal with lacquer thinner, it can affect adhesion. It is better to us a urethane reducer. SPI strongly recommends against lacquer thinner prior to epoxy.

I've never used SPI products, yet I'm only an hour from them. I'm definately not a painter. I'm only telling what my painter told me to do. He urged me NOT to use my reducer, due to cost, yet he said it would be fine if I did, so I went with lacquer thinner, which again, he said would be fine. I used Valspar DTM epoxy/sealer/surfacer primer.
Totally agree with Mr. Weld on the application process. Cleanliness is key to a quality paint job.

[blacktop]

I'm blowing it off good using two rags. One to wipe with wet not soaked mad then one right behind it until it's clean. Just paranoid with wax n grease remover on bare metal. A paint rep said not to use it before epoxy it can create problems. He said just blow it off good then your good.guess you can read to much and get confused!!!

[mitch_04]

You should definitely check out SPI for their customer service if nothing else. I've been very happy with their products so far, although I am far from a pro. Their forum has helped me a ton, learning how to prep various products and tips for the most solid foundation. Price seems to be reasonable as well.