Get Great Paint!
11 | This is part of the
jambing process where
the door, hood, and deck
jambs get painted with
Chromabase 7175S. The
basecoat is applied first
as a color foundation.
Apply two or three coats of
Chromabase until the primer
is completely covered. Allow
a flash time of 5-10 minutes
between coats. Allow 30
minutes to fully cure. Always
check with the manufacturer
on drying times for your
paint product.10 | We’re using an Axalta
Cromax urethane basecoat
engineered for medium
temperatures. The type of
Chromabase Basecoat you
use depends on where you
live. Chromabase Basecoat
is a solvent-type basecoat
designed for spot, panel,
and overall repairs. Axalta
7175S is optimum for full-
scale paintjobs and repair
work. Check with Axalta for
information on which finish
you’re allowed to use by law
in your state.
12 | The body gets a wipe down with a tack
cloth and compressed air to eliminate any dust.
Compressed air helps dislodge any debris that
might be trapped.13 | The first color coat is very light to allow
the basecoat to gas off and cure as a good
foundation before laying down the following
coats. Each coat needs to be light, then a final
“wet” coat on top. You want to ensure full
coverage by the time you spray the final coat.light colors and dark primer/surfacer
for dark colors. Always opt for the
same manufacturer from primer/
sealer to final color coat. Never mix
manufacturers.
Getting great paint boils down to
due diligence and undying discipline.
The more time and attention you
pay to perfecting the foundation the
better your paintjob will be. The proof
of the pudding will be when you lay
down the clearcoat and behold the
result. No matter how exhausting
preparation may become, stay with it
and feel good about the result. CHP