Prep Sheets / Hojas de preparación
Step-by-step prep guides for metal and plastic — what to sand, what to spray, and how long to wait. In English. Spanish versions are linked on each guide below.
Metal / Metal
Bare Metal — Epoxy Approach
Sand 80–180, clean, then epoxy primer 1–2 coats. For bare metal that has never been painted.
Primed Metal — Etch Primer
For metal that is already primed. Etch primer, then urethane primer, then paint and clear.
Plastic / Plástico
Plastic
Plastic Prep
Scuff pad and abrasive cleaner, adhesion promoter or plastic primer, then sealer, paint and clear. For bumpers, trim and plastic parts.