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BEFORE YOU BEGIN

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS THOROUGHLY.
We do not recommend painting in temperatures below 70°F.

GENERAL INFORMATION

Poor preparation can cause future topcoat problems. Sand the original finish well. Use our KP-2CF, or KP-21 catalyzed primers over body work and for build at deep sanded areas.

1. BODY WORK

Prepare vehicle using normal custom painting methods.

  1. Before any sanding, use KC-10 Wax & Grease remover to remove any tar, wax, or grease.
  2. Grind away paint and primer in areas requiring body work.
  3. Always be aware that your hands can transfer body oil, so keep a rag between you and the
    surface to be primed or painted and avoid touching the vehicle with your bare hand.
  4. Use power tools to get close when sanding filler. Then block sand. Keep the block front to rear, but crossing to prevent flat spots.
  5. Always prime with our KP-2CF, or KP-21 Primers. Allow proper cure time to prevent shrinkage.
  6. Guide coat your primer with Tempo 827 so when you block sand, your sand scratches or low spots are revealed. Final sand the primer with 320- 400 grit sandpaper.

2. PRIMERS

Many bases are susceptible to staining or bleeding from plastic fillers, putties, fiberglass resins and some primers. To prevent staining, strip bare (or to OEM primer) and prime with our KP-2CF Chromate Free Kwikure Epoxy Primer or KP-21 Low VOC Epoxy Primer. See tech sheets for more information on KP Primers.

NOTE: OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) coatings work well as a base for your paint job.

3. FOR EXISTING FINISHES

Surface should be free of wax, grease and foreign materials. Use KC-10 Wax & Grease Remover prior to any sanding. For post-sanding, use our KC-20 to remove any sanding residue for final wash.

Sand the surface with 320-400 grit wet or 240-320 grit dry with a D.A. Sander (wet is best), and apply 1-2 coats of KO-Seal II (sealer). Let dry for 1 hour before top coating.

NOTE: Do not re-coat existing paint finishes in excess of 8 mils, as paint failure can result from excessive film build.