Paint Hmmwv with chips

[kfrosty]

I've been reading through threads and most responses are chemical strip, sanding.

As with others, I've got 3 of these I'm working on and majority of the paint is stuck good, but in others chips.

I'm thinking of sanding and trying to feather around the chips and using something like POR 15 with a foam brush to paint the ship areas for a coat or two. (It seems to self level as it's drying.)

If there is still a noticeable issue, then try their epoxy or a slim filler and sand.

It just seems like a waste to strip the entire vehicle down to metal and bring it back.

Thoughts or other ideas?

 

[infidel got me]

I have the same problem. Did anyone out there have an answer?

Feather edging the area is useless-- it looks like do do.

 

[jake-cutter]

Will bondo body filler adhere to Carc to fill in some of the spots?

 

[bobwire]

Bondo (polyester filler) will not adhere to aluminum. You will need to put a primer down first OR use epoxy filler.

 

[iacucv]

You should be able to feather the chip, then use an epoxy primer or self etch primer to cover the bare metal. Then apply a good coating of high build sand able primer and let dry. Should be able to block that back smooth, no body filler needed.