im getting ready to paint the car but i have a couple of questions

[grnappletree14]

ok getting ready to paint the car, i already sanded it down. now im ready to mask it off, but after that i want to primer it. currently my car color is red, and i want to know what color should i primer it if i want to be the same color red. do i use red primer. also im not to sure if i want red as my color its one of my options. there other color i want is blank so what color primer should i use for that. and for white what color should i use for that. also which primer brands are good. any advice. im not trying to spend alot of money, this is going be my first :newbie: paint job, intill i actually have money to get one, that should be in a year so mean while i just want something decent. and if someone can help me with step on what to do after i primer, and how many coats of primer to use. do i have to wetsand the primer or can i just lay on my new color. pleaser let me know. i did search ziliva and google, i found some stuff and learned a little but mostly the other stuff i couldnt find.

[essforteen]

WARNING long post
1. I recomend that you decide what color you want to go with before you buy the primer because if you use a black primer and want to paint it a lighter color then it will take many coats to reach the color u want.
2. The best primer in my opinion is PCL poly primer its really thick but you dont have to thin it down and it can fill in small sandpaper swirls and scratches thats what i used but make sure you mix it properly and paint it after you prime because i ran primer for about six months and its rusting through because it holds moisture because its so thich but other than that it good

[SHIFT_*grind*]

You're a premie, check this out: http://www.zilvia.net/f/showthread.php?t=141460

[jayriles]

alright man if you want to paint it red your going to want to choose a light primer light gray if its a lighter red if you use a dark primer then you will get a darker red. NAPA has a good 2 stage paints at real good prices. usaully 2-3 coats of primer is good then sand it down with 400grit sandpaper by hand until all the rough sports are sanded out and everything looks even. then your going to want to take reducer and wipe the car down to remove anything that may cause the paint to orange peel or not adhear right. after thats all said and done your good to spray

[grnappletree14]

bump any more advice

[noname7198]

Just use a light grey or white primer. That'll be fine for any base you put over it.

[silpena]

Pick a color first then do the body work. Don't wait because primer is not clear coat. It was not made to fight uv rays or water(its porous so that causes rust). The sun will eat it up and u just waste all that $$. If ur going with red then buy a white primer an use a black guide coat to block the body before final inspections. Do it if u want a straight body! After that theres no turning back unless u want to waste more$$ by doing this u'll save money and do less work. Buying bright colors and putting them on dark primers can cuase bleed trough. If ur spraying red i'd advise u to do a light coat then lay ur base coats to prevent bleeding. Oh and for primer everything is good just no autozone/kreagen rattle can primer. Everyone has their prefence. I like nason but if u want the best i'd go earlscwhab brand primer/filler(sp) a gallon weighs like 30 pounds since it has so much material in it but cost around 300 a gallon. stick with the same company on ur primer/base/clear to prevent problems in ur paint. they are systematically designed to work together. never mix unless u know what chemical/additives ur using like urethane/poly urethane/ acrylic/enamals

[Naughty240]

If its red and you want to paint it red thats all you do. Primer your repairs, wet sand then paint. You could get some red sealer if you want to lock in minor imperfections, let it flash off good then hit wth three or four coats of a 2k single stage red. Wet sand and buff the dirt nibs and call it a day.