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As I stated this is a pretty simple process and most can get the same results. 

I used Dupli-color #1699 sealer primer to prime the body shell. The photo shows the results for this process. My way is after the body shell was washed and dry I applied a light coat of #1699.  This light coat dries very fast and thus 'grabs'  or adheres to the body shell. After 20-30 minutes I give the body a thicker coat. If you do not spray with cans often......again my way.  Make sure the can is shaken well. While you spray start before the body and spray past it.  Keep can at about 6-8 inches from shell and keep distance constant.  I start on one side and work my way around ending up with the roof. If you need a third coat it should be fine as #1699 is fairly thin.  After I am happy with the coverage I place the body shell in my food dehydrator. This step is not absolutely required but speeds things up.....and I have a short attention span so I use it. But it can air dry until the solvent smell is almost completely gone.

The next step is color coat. Not drastically different than primer but  when you get into multiple colors some methods that may help. Thanks

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