bodywork without a garage...

[fodtommo]

OK having done al the welding nearly, I need to start filling, sanding and in ideal world could really do with driving the van again! ive always had the luxury of a garage to do bdywork in, but the camper wont fit anywhere, can I get a section filled, sanded and primed and leave it outside ( or even use it) - or is this definately a no no??

[New Kentish Campers]

I'd be inclined to rub the primer well down immediately before its about to be topcoated [roller/sprayed] and re-prime & re-flat again.

Do this on a warm, dry day, preferably once the suns been on the bodywork a few hours so that any moisture has had a chance to evaporate. Any moisture in your primer will show it the top coat in the form of tiny bubble like blisters - worse case scenario - and the paint will eventually flake off

[Plasticman]

you can but rattle can it to keep it sort of waterproof. why dont you invest 20-30 notes on those cheapo marquis things, .bit like the spragmansa van will fit in them just to keep the elements of you
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[BIGPHIL]

I use a cheap tarp, clipped at regular spacing to the rain gutter on the van and the other side fixed to a fence (or a couple of awning poles with guy ropes) to form a rough awning - works quite well!

Same as you guys, am always watching the weather to get out and do some painting etc.