First Time Spraying Primer? Here's What Beginners Get Wrong

*First time spraying polyester primer? We’ve got you covered.* In this step-by-step tutorial, we walk you through how to apply polyester primer after filler and sanding are complete — perfect for beginner DIY car restoration projects. You’ll learn: How to mix polyester primer and catalyst (correct ratio) Spray gun setup (tip size, PSI, spray pattern) Proper surface prep before priming Tack cloth and wax & grease removal How to spray 2–3 coats with the right overlap Flash time and drying before sanding Common mistakes like runs, orange peel, and clogged spray guns — and how to fix them Whether you’re restoring your first car or just learning how to spray polyester primer at home, this real-time guide breaks it all down in a way that’s beginner-friendly and practical. *Perfect for:* First-time car restorers DIY garage builds Classic car enthusiasts Anyone wanting to learn how to prime a car at home Class Info: Sylvesterscustoms.com *SUBSCRIBE* to Sylvesters Customs for more hands-on DIY car restoration videos, bodywork tips, and step-by-step paint prep guides. Got questions about your project? Drop them in the comments *Keywords included in this tutorial:* polyester primer tutorial, how to apply polyester primer, spray gun setup for primer, diy car priming, sanding before and after primer, orange peel primer fix, car painting at home, beginner car restoration mistakes #polyesterprimer #carrestoration #paintprep #diyautobody