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3A, 3B, DJ Technical Knowledge Base => "Original"-- Technical Questions, Answers, Observations => Topic started by: Linda on February 09, 2017, 12:20:26 PM

Title: Paint
Post by: Linda on February 09, 2017, 12:20:26 PM

What kind of paint did willys use on the cj3 and can I stay k2 primer over it?

Title: Re: Paint
Post by: athawk11 on February 10, 2017, 12:45:29 PM

Hi Al,
I believe the original paint was an average oil based enamel.  If the old base is cleaned and abraded real well, you should have decent success with any of the 2K primer systems.   

Title: Re: Paint
Post by: Linda on February 11, 2017, 06:12:39 AM

Thanks for the quick response . I give it a try.   Al

Title: Re: Paint
Post by: macrisel on February 17, 2017, 04:03:38 PM

In addition to what Hawk said, I would recommend a really good epoxy primer as the first layer.  With these old paints, there really is no telling what is underneath and a quality epoxy will help seal it in so the new paint layers do not have issues.