[Barber]

Originally Posted by Mark Burton

Maybe it's worth opening a new thread specifically aimed at prep and finishing from the professional or experienced contributors on this site. It would be particularly useful on a Tribute as it would be really specific.

Could show what grades of abrasives to use from initial blocking down of the gelcoat to filler or stopper repairs and what it needs to look like before primer. There's plenty of library images, which show the effects of later issues, such as laying high build primer over 80 grit scratches, or paint not adhering and chipping or peeling off and these are are relative be it cellulose or 2k paint is used.

Could take it right back to basics showing de-greasing of panels at the start, what materials and abrasives are best used, wet flatting techniques with guide coats and how pin holes, or hair line fractures are repaired during preparation.

A better understanding of the whole process can only make the job more enjoyable by anyone building one of these cars and maybe give a better understanding for the cost of labour or materials if it's being done by others.

Prep could be common for either paint type and perhaps separate sections for Celly or 2k with pro's and cons for either. Again, it could show panel cleaning, de-greasing, masking, tacking off inbetween coats, flash off times, paint mixing ratios, spray gun set up and on and on, right up to flatting, polishing and final fit and finish.

This, ^^^ Please