Painting a caravan

[anthonygubbin]

Hey guys I am refurbishing my van after eight years of sitting in basically one place. I am giving it a major face lift as it was never completly done nine years ago when we got it. So my question is I am in the process of bogging 35 years worth of knocks & scrapes. I have scurbbed the roof and bare metald it. As for the sides apart from scrapes I have not not bare metalled too much of it. I want to know will I need to bare metal the whole van and etch prime it like I am the roof? Or can I etch the bare areas and wipe down the film off the rest and paint over some of the existing white. I have 8L, 3m automotive enamel and 3.5L of etch. I have enough white but if I need to bare metal the rest I need more etch, which I hope I can do without.

Regards A

[motas]

You can etch prime the bare metal and paint over the previous paint. Just make sure you rub it well or you'll be able to see the edge.

[anthonygubbin]

Originally Posted by motas

You can etch prime the bare metal and paint over the previous paint. Just make sure you rub it well or you'll be able to see the edge.

Thanks motas, I assume the same applies then for my paint as it is really an anealed paint and not like normal enamel or acrylc. Given that I should be good to go. I might start the job next week when the rain clears. I will turps the existing white to remove the film and any old polish residue and feather out any edges.

Regards A

[turbomart]

Turps doesnt really remove old polish residue as I found out the hard way.Use wax & grease remover.

[anthonygubbin]

Originally Posted by turbomart

Turps doesnt really remove old polish residue as I found out the hard way.Use wax & grease remover.

Cool thanks for that I assumed it was the same gear as it smelled the same. Autopro have it on special this week for $10 I will grab myself one later this week.

Regards A

[itchy]

Originally Posted by turbomart

Turps doesnt really remove old polish residue as I found out the hard way.Use wax & grease remover.

X2......Prepsol and a few Scothbrite pads will speed up the process, or spray it with engine degreaser, if you Scotchy it you wont need to sand it (unless its a bit furry or has overspray on it) and is much easier on your fingertips