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Up here, gunwash is about the same price as lacquer thinner so I use the lacquer thinner to clean the guns. You’ll be using lots of it for cleanup so make sure you have lots on hand. Any leftover will get used down the road.
After lightly sanding the self etching primer, a dusting with clean and dry air and a light wipe with a tack cloth should be enough prep for the paint coats. Don’t wipe the primer with reducer or thinner or you will be starting the job all over again as it can melt the primer. You might want to read the small print on the primer can to as some primers are non-sanding so the surface has to be fully prepared before the primer goes on.
Just remember, if you can feel anything thru the primer, you are going to see it thru the paint so double or triple check for flaws and fix them before considering it ready for paint. Following this step will help give your paint job a professional look!