Teardrops n Tiny Travel Trailers

I just got done priming the TD (1st coat) with the Epoxy Barrier Coat Primer... Man... you can see EVERY roller mark, regardless of how thin you put it on... I'm hopeing after a sanding and 2nd coat of primer this will no longer be a problem?... previous user input requested.

Well, furhtermore,let me just say this about that...
1.) The 202 Solvent Wash will make you STUPID - that stuff is wicked strong. and I need NO help being stupid... respirator, charcole filter on and doors open and it still "got to me".
2.) Even when you think your surface is perfect, it probably isn't. I'm pretty satisfied w/ my "leveling" job, but I can still see some stuff, but I'm not gonna worry about it.
3.) After and hour the primers is VERY strong smelling as well...

Everyone needs to make sure they have plenty of ventilation.

That looks great to me!!!

Thanks....I know you're a Pettit user... with their primer do you see the roller marks? They said this is 'spose to be sandable, so I hope tomorrow I can get all the dang dust and crap out and put another coat on to get a better "look" to it. And I was thinking of doing a little VERY light "bondo" work to smooth out a couple two "worse" spots. MAN is that stuff super strong w/ odor, I'm glad I have a respirator.

Keith,

You are right about that 202!! That's the worst stuff I've ever had to use. It melted right though a set of plastic gloves I was wearing taking my nail polish with it. I ended up getting chemical proof gloves. It turns out I'm also allergic to the stuff so I started sneezing my head off.

DITTO on the ventilation!! (we need a smiley wearing a respirator)

The good thing is that the paint isn't nearly as bad as the solvent or primer.

If you sand the primer smooth, the color variation from overlapping strokes will not show through the paint. I was worried you would see the "lines" thought the paint, but it didn't pattern through.

Joanne

Keith B wrote:I just got done priming the TD (1st coat) with the Epoxy Barrier Coat Primer... Man... you can see EVERY roller mark, regardless of how thin you put it on... I'm hopeing after a sanding and 2nd coat of primer this will no longer be a problem?... previous user input requested.

Well, furhtermore,let me just say this about that...
1.) The 202 Solvent Wash will make you STUPID - that stuff is wicked strong. and I need NO help being stupid... respirator, charcole filter on and doors open and it still "got to me".
2.) Even when you think your surface is perfect, it probably isn't. I'm pretty satisfied w/ my "leveling" job, but I can still see some stuff, but I'm not gonna worry about it.
3.) After and hour the primers is VERY strong smelling as well...

Everyone needs to make sure they have plenty of ventilation.

Thanks Joanne.... so I shouldn't worry? I have one rollor stroke that's BRIGHT white and some that aren't, so it's not just "lines", but if it worked for you I wont worry about it. I am going to sand the whole thing w/ 120 and then put a 2nd coat of primer on then sand w/ 220+ before the paint. Thanks for the tips...and yes, we do need a respirator "guy"...

If you're talking just one coat, don't worry about it... lots of stuff will show through, especially if you did put it on thin.... 2 thin coats are better than one thick... and the first one will be a bit rough. sand it lightly and go on to prime coat no. 2... you're in good shape.

Thanks Arne...that's the plan... to sand the roughest parts, sags, etc. and put another thin coat on.

That really looks good!!! I'm starting to rethink my woody... If that stuff is as good asya'll say, maybe I'll paint mine....

Well, this is just the primer and it's only been on since about 3PM... can't sand or recoat for 12-16 hours...BUT, I cannot scratch it w/ my finger-nail as of right now. Hope it sands like they say it will...

Keith B wrote:Thanks....I know you're a Pettit user... with their primer do you see the roller marks? They said this is 'spose to be sandable, so I hope tomorrow I can get all the dang dust and crap out and put another coat on to get a better "look" to it. And I was thinking of doing a little VERY light "bondo" work to smooth out a couple two "worse" spots. MAN is that stuff super strong w/ odor, I'm glad I have a respirator.

I can't remember having problems with roller marks on the primer...but then again, I've never used that epoxy barrier coat primer or that smelly 220 solvent stuff either. Sounds like a very high end system of paints!!!

I'm thinking those marks should come out easily enough, and that the leveling agents in the top coat(s) are going to leave you one slick tear. Given all the care you have taken...the finish ought to be top notch!!!

Thanks for the tips yall... just sanded the TD and I "think" it's smoothed up on the roller lines... I'm SICK OF SANDING , now I know why aluminum is so popular.

Keith,

I'm with you there! Originally I thought I would save some time and money going the fiberglass/paint route. Was I WRONG! I like how it looks but it cost a lot of money.

Joanne

Keith B wrote:Thanks for the tips yall... just sanded the TD and I "think" it's smoothed up on the roller lines... I'm SICK OF SANDING , now I know why aluminum is so popular.

Well, the 2nd coat's one and it looks quite a bit better... and FYI: that stuff does sand down nice...the key is "thin".... but it's going to be a bear to keep "stuff" out of the final finish coat of paint...

Joanne, what did you do after the last coat for the dust, etc. that settled on it... just lighly sand with a scotch bright or 000 steel wool, or just call it good?

Hi Keith,

I did the final sanding, blew everything off with compressed air, then wiped it down with acetone using clean rags. Keep wiping with fresh rags until no more sanding dust shows up on the rag. Not that it's right, but that's how I did it.

Joanne

Keith B wrote:Well, the 2nd coat's one and it looks quite a bit better... and FYI: that stuff does sand down nice...the key is "thin".... but it's going to be a bear to keep "stuff" out of the final finish coat of paint...

Joanne, what did you do after the last coat for the dust, etc. that settled on it... just lighly sand with a scotch bright or 000 steel wool, or just call it good?

After your very last coat of paint was on you did this? I'd think the acetone would eat right through the paint.