About Kim Smith Expertise Any questions related to autobody and refinishing. I do not proclaim to know it all but have alot of professional experience in my trade.
Experience 30 years.
Organizations Own business
Publications None as of yet.
Education/Credentials Journeyman certificates in Alberta and BC, also I have my Interprovincial Red Seal standards of Canada.
Awards and Honors World of wheels - Peoples choice award on a 1930 model A coupe customized into a Roadster
Question I have a 1972 Ford F250 that I will be painting myself this summer. I have been reading over some books to familiarize myself with the process. My question is how do I know if my truck has enamel or lacquer paint. The paint that is on there is the original. My understanding is that if it is lacquer then I will need to strip the truck to bare metal and apply primer and then the paint, but if it is enamel then I can just scuff up the original paint and then paint over it... is this accurate?
Answer Its a good chance that your truck has enamel- Check to see if it is original paint . Lacquer should be taken off and you can paint over the enamel...If it is not the factory paint you may have problems with solvents from your paint attacking the re spray....Hope this helps a little and all the best to you......Kim
