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Old Dec 8, 2012 | 12:19 PM
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Car: 1991 Camaro
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Can I drive my car while in the process of doing body work.

I am finally getting my car back together motor and trans want to use it as a daily. I have not decided on what paint to go with either flat black or like a viper blue. Can I use the car as a daily driver and start the sanding process and fixing small dents.
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Old Dec 8, 2012 | 04:44 PM
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Re: Can I drive my car while in the process of doing body work.

I have done that in the past. You can scuff the surface as Long as you don't go through to the metal. Spray-can primer and bondo are NOT waterproof. If you live where it will get rained on its not a good idea to drive with that stuff exposed.

Epoxy primer IS waterproof, though. Maybe fix a few spots and then shoot them before driving.
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Old Dec 8, 2012 | 07:08 PM
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Car: 1991 Camaro
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Re: Can I drive my car while in the process of doing body work.

Thanks for the advice its funny you ask about rain I live in south louisiana
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Old Dec 9, 2012 | 06:08 PM
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Re: Can I drive my car while in the process of doing body work.

Eastwood makes a waterproof, 2K primer in a spray can that should be of use to you...
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