@rodsnmods: Tech Tip Tuesday! Why you NEED a sealer before spraying your base coat! Skipping sealer on a full repaint or custom build? Here is why you shouldn't: Flawless Surface: It fills in those fine 400/600 grit sand scratches so your base coat lays down perfectly flat. The Ultimate Shield: Base coats are aggressive. A good sealer stops the base from melting into your primer edge and causing chemical reactions or "ringing." The Golden Rule: If you’re using an epoxy sealer, patience is key. Let it sit for about an hour before your base coat. Rushing it traps solvents and ruins the finish! Bonus Prep: Always hit the panel with a tack rag right before spraying to grab any leftover dust. Got custom paint questions? Drop them in the comments! #techtip #custom #tips #paint
1. Improves adhesion – Helps the basecoat bond properly to the surface.
2. Prevents bleed-through – Blocks stains, old paint colors, body filler, spot putty, or repair areas from showing through the new paint.
3. Creates a uniform color foundation – Gives the entire panel a consistent shade, helping the basecoat cover evenly and match better.
4. Reduces solvent absorption – Prevents different areas (primer, filler, old paint) from absorbing basecoat differently, which can cause color variation.
5. Improves appearance – Helps reduce issues such as mottling, patchiness, and uneven metallic distribution.
2026-06-02 04:14:01
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JL tramp :
Do u sand sealer
2026-05-29 17:28:37
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user3408324517794 :
So it’s metal to epoxy to primer to sealer then base and clear?
2026-06-01 18:52:38
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Matt peacock :
you shouldn't have to worry about the the sanding scratches before paint a repair area you shouldn't have to seal
2026-05-30 05:04:08
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robbie seffing :
I like that you are saying why you decided to do this based on this specific job. You see a lot of “you have do to this otherwise you suck” kind of videos and we both know those are wrong. Cheers dude
2026-06-29 08:51:33
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amghore :
You should try using the PPG V sealers good stuff💯
2026-05-29 04:11:57
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user8945072909712 :
Thanks. How many coats of sealer before painting you use and thanks again
2026-05-28 18:00:15
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c10painter 🇺🇲 :
when in doubt seal it out 🤘🤘
2026-05-28 01:46:39
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racer :
Is a booth bro, not a warehouse
2026-05-30 07:14:48
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Foster’ 🥓 :
Also helps get better coverage using base with less coats bc it’s not as porous as primer
2026-06-02 14:16:21
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heavymetal209 :
Thanks for the info 🤘
2026-05-28 00:25:46
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Matt peacock :
dont care how you good you are sealer sucks but you have to use it in collision your basically using the same product you have to sand hence primer with a additive to make a sealer paint jobs look fine but could look way better without it
2026-05-30 04:59:53
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Evan badine :
It sad to see a professional wearing the Ppg uniform does not know what sealer been used for limited to some as a professional that in case you don’t know
2026-06-02 04:13:52
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Dream Maker :
💯💯💯
2026-05-30 00:08:38
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Michael Vasquez :
😎😎😎
2026-07-21 18:23:25
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