Hit by debris, do I need primer? - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

Vmax911 · 07-12-2013, 12:17 PM

On my morning commute I was hit by some type of shrapnel flying across the freeway. Hit me almost dead center on the roof. Hear a loud ping, and when I got to work, sure enough, a section about 1/8" x 3/8" of missing paint at the impact zone.

I've touched up small chips on the hood/ bumper by just applying touch up paint. This is a larger area. Do I need to prime, and is there special primer needed for aluminum?

whaap · 07-12-2013, 12:26 PM

I don't know the answer to your question but don't overlook your insurance coverage. The comprehensive section of your policy would apply (missle) and a lot of people carry no deductible under that coverage. Also, a comprehensive claim under your policy would not be considered 'chargeable'. Double check your policy or check with your insurance agent.

spitfire481 · 07-12-2013, 01:46 PM

the roof is steel. but either way, etching primer is what you would want to use first. will it make much of a difference for a touch up? probably not.

07-12-2013, 12:17 PM	#1
Vmax911 Senior Member Join Date: May 2013 Drives: WRB BRZ Location: ABQ Posts: 354 Thanks: 38 Thanked 89 Times in 58 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Hit by debris, do I need primer? On my morning commute I was hit by some type of shrapnel flying across the freeway. Hit me almost dead center on the roof. Hear a loud ping, and when I got to work, sure enough, a section about 1/8" x 3/8" of missing paint at the impact zone. I've touched up small chips on the hood/ bumper by just applying touch up paint. This is a larger area. Do I need to prime, and is there special primer needed for aluminum?

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07-12-2013, 12:26 PM	#2
whaap Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Drives: '13 FR-S firestorm, 6 mt - '11 CR-V Location: Tucson Posts: 2,133 Thanks: 243 Thanked 1,387 Times in 657 Posts Mentioned: 36 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I don't know the answer to your question but don't overlook your insurance coverage. The comprehensive section of your policy would apply (missle) and a lot of people carry no deductible under that coverage. Also, a comprehensive claim under your policy would not be considered 'chargeable'. Double check your policy or check with your insurance agent.

07-12-2013, 01:46 PM	#3
spitfire481 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Drives: 2JZ FRS Location: Pure Automotive Performance Posts: 1,378 Thanks: 97 Thanked 1,354 Times in 621 Posts Mentioned: 27 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	the roof is steel. but either way, etching primer is what you would want to use first. will it make much of a difference for a touch up? probably not.

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