I need some advice, im restoring my mk4 van,
and trying to do as much prep work as poss

and when its needed it ive been using spray cans to etch prime or just prime

I done a fair bit and ive just been told anything I have sprayed on there from a can will react when it goes to a bodyshop

im now shitting myself

 

Rattle can primer is fine and won't react with 2 PAC paint.
We use rattle can etch and high build primer all the time in a professional body shop.

With a self prep they will probably wet on wet it.

Lay a base of 2pac primer to seal it all then paint on top.
Don't worry.

 

wow thank fuck for that, I felt the weight lift from my shoulders lol

thank you for you reply

 

Like yer man above says, it should be alright.
We also use upol etch from a can when doing spot repairs. I mention the brand as halfords and several of our local motor factors do it (easy to get)
As long as the area is not contaminated (oil/grease/finger-prints etc)
if prepped in your garage a reasonably dry day with good temp. eg not raining loads no damp.
and finally the area had a rub down to get a good key your doing the same thing most bodyshops do

 

That primer can still react same as paint. I've had no problems myself so as long as its clean before spraying. Whoever said that is talking rubbish.

 

agree with whats been said ;have had problems with red oxide unless you leave it to completely dry it reacts big time [just my 3 penny worth]

 

that's brilliant then, thanks for that, im actually using upol, I get it from halfruads, red can #21 or something

 

thank you, everyone