Okay I'm in the process of reparing collision damage to my 2000 Mercedes c230 kompressor that my lil brother was kind enough to wreck for me.

Here is the question I have. I replaced the hood, with a new aftermarket piece, which came in what appears to be black primer. I also had to do some work on the front bumper cover, and I primed that myself and wetsanded with 400 grit 3M imperial wet or dry sandpaper.

The bumper feels smoother than the hood at this point. I plan on doing everything but the final paint work (which will go to a body shop). Should I prime and wetsand the hood to make it even with the bumper, or is that primer applied to the part already sufficient and ready to paint?

Here is a pic of what it looks like - I do notice that every touch leaves fingerprint and hand oil impressions on it.



Thanks in advance,

George

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George Androulakis

Former Mb's:

1990 500sl R129 - 76k Original Miles - New project - Follow the saga http://90r129.blogspot.com/
1990 190E 2.6 148k mi (sold)
1989 420 SEL 246k mi (sold)
1995 C220 175k mi (sold)
1992 190e 2.6 74k original miles (sold)
2000 c230 Kompressor 122k miles (RIP)
1996 C220 149k mi (sold)
2000 C230 Kompressor Sport 127k (sold)

Current Cars:

2009 Mercedes c300 4matic
2006 Mercedes s430
2005 Jaguar XJR
2003 Cadillac Escalade