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Old 02-28-2011, 06:57 PM   #1
NickS
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Default What steps (preparation) should be used when painting cart with Herculiner

After some research, I think Ive decided to paint my whole cart with the Herculiner. I'm just wondering what steps need to be taken with the body before I start?


For instance, I've heard people say that you have to sand down the entire body, but others have said they just scuff it up some and roll it on. Does the fiberglass have some sort of clear coat I need to sand off?

What about the scratches that are in the fiberglass? Should I sand them smooth, try to fill them in, or just roll the textured paint over them? If it is thick enough, I figured it would fill them and they wouldn't be noticable.

If I need to sand the body down (which I think I am), what grit sand paper should I use?

Do I use any type of primer? Adhesion Promoter? Some said to, but others said it sticks fine to the fiberglass.



About all Ive heard was to scuff it up, clean it with some de-greaser/wax remover, and roll it on. If anyone could help me out or post some pictures of theirs, that would be great. I've searched, and got the same threads that are pretty much dead. I bought this cart very cheap, so I knew that I was going to redo the body. My plans were to vinyl wrap it with a camo wrap (since I will use it some for hunting), but decided against it for the price tag of $300. Plus I think they make it look easier in the youTube videos than it it actually is. Herculiner seems to be a favorite with some people on carts as well as jeeps etc... The only down sides I've heard was it peeled off on some (they said it was likely their fault during the prep stages and didn't put thick enough coats on). I also heard that it fades, which isn't that big of a deal. It is paintable, and you can buy the UV Protectant for it for like $20 that will restore it to its original shine and/or stop it from fading. Oreilly's has the kit on sale through the end of the month for $69.99.

Some people said that they don't think I would like the whole body like this, but I think I might as long as it looks good. I want something different, I suck at painting, and don't want to pay for a "good" paint job on a 10 year old cart to use as a hunting/work cart. I want something a little rugged.

If anyone could help me and post some step-by-step instructions, I plan on taking a lot of pictures and doing a write up if it turns out well.
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