painting sheet metal repair parts?

[sleepydad69]

When you get a body panel from Toyota, it’s primed black. Is this EDP?

The reason I ask is some painted repair parts don’t use EPD. “for shipping only coating” needs to be removed. I’m guessing Toyota must use EDP on their branded stuff? Just was not able to find any reliable information online regarding their process.

Thanks

 

[FJ73Texas]

I don't know if this answers your question but I have seen metal service body parts being shipped out with black coating called "e-coat'. This is also used on steel wheels before the top coat is applied.

 

[sleepydad69]

I don't know if this answers your question but I have seen metal service body parts being shipped out with black coating called "e-coat'. This is also used on steel wheels before the top coat is applied.

I think E-coat is just another name for electro-deposit primer EDP. I would be surprised otherwise but you never know. hate to just paint over a base that should have been removed.

 

[bj70bc]

my new toyota rockers are like this as well, theres no way a guy has to take that all off.............. Im guessing

 

[sleepydad69]

my new toyota rockers are like this as well, theres no way a guy has to take that all off.............. Im guessing

I don't work inside the professional auto body repair space so... I have made some epic blunders and after the fact I get the response - "well everybody knows that!"

I ask a lot stupid questions. I would rather look stupid and ask then get a surprise after I spend a bunch of $ on paint. My god it's not even reasonable whatsoever anymore.

You never know the standard auto body procedure might be to strip and clean the part then apply wax or cavity rust preventive measures to unpaintable surfaces. The only reason I know this is because I did get instruction like this one time.

 

[RHINO]

electrophoretic is the word your looking for. EPD coating does not need to be removed, sand and primer before paint.

there are chemical deglazers and all kinds of cool things available, but no need for all that in a home shop, do it old school.