Read the Instructions, Doh

[LukesfirstJeep]

I've spent the last few weeks, during the evenings, and most weekend days, cleaning and painting the frame of my LJ. I even dropped the gas tank skid and sand blasted the nooks and crannies, along with wire wheeling the large flat areas to bare metal. The PO used a lot of rubberized undercoating, and I wanted it removed.
After removing the undercoating, rust, and paint, I sprayed 2 coats of self etching primer on the bare metal, and topped off with Eastwood's Extreme Chassis Black. I just finished last night. At this point I decided to read all the instructions. What I read was, "Do Not Use Over Self Etching Primers". Ouch.

I emailed Eastwood and asked them what happens, and here's their reply;

Good morning,

Thank you for your inquiry as well as for your patience. The two coatings are not compatible they will chemically react. It will wrinkle and peel off. You will need to completely strip off both layers and re apply with 2 products that are compatible.

I don't blame Eastwood, and their customer service was quick to reply.

My recommendation for the future is to read the instructions before you start.

 

[Mike_H]

Not trying to add insult to injury, but ALWAYS read the directions on paint. There are too many different chemical reactions going on and prep is too much work to screw up...as I'm sorry you're finding out.

Good luck on the re-application.

 

[LukesfirstJeep]

Not trying to add insult to injury, but ALWAYS read the directions on paint.

It would be easier if manufacturers print the label on the can in a bigger font When I read the instruction, I used a magnifying glass.

 

[K0LCB]

I usually read instructions after something goes wrong

 

[Boinked]

This is why automotive paint has BIG institutions

 

[Kiwi TJ]

I follow instructions to the letter.....

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[mrblaine]

I follow instructions to the letter.....

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You lie. It would have said 120 degrees C in your part of the world.

 

[Kiwi TJ]

You lie. It would have said 120 degrees C in your part of the world.

Yes your correct..but just like I have to change some of my spelling (Colour=Color and Tyres =Tires etc ) for you guys to understand me, I had to do the same here.

 

[Boinked]

Yes your correct..but just like I have to change my some of my spelling (Colour=Color and Tyres =Tires etc ) for you guys to understand me, I had to do the same here.

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[Kiwi TJ]

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haha You have no idea what I have to do to make sure my words are the right way up for you....