Well, not actually driving at the same time....

Some of my car is prepped and etch primered. Some has build primer coats.

some is bare alli.

My question- Ive been driving the car like this. What do i have to do to prep it for the final coats?

Can i Panel wipe primed panels?

do i have to W & D all over again?

I would do a wet and dry all over using 600 ish... alternatively give it a quick over with 400 grit then wipe down and tack cloth, then just primer it all with one coat, then do the 600 then paint.

I would definitely want to rub it down as certain things like rubber and bug bits might not come off with a simple wipe.

associated question -

plan was
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1 Coat Etch primer
2 Coats primer
2 Coats colour
2 Coats clear

that sound right?

[Edited on 7/8/10 by Jumpy Guy]

I read that title and thought you wanted to prep it "while" driving it. I thought youd need very long arms!!

I tried to make it as clear as possible!!

theres always one..........;-)

SO, will i have enough layers/coats of paint if i go with the post above?

What paint are you using? celly would need more than 2 coats of colour, I used to do 3-4 double coats, then start thinning it down (more than 50:50)
If using 2K then you should be fine. Basecoat? not sure, probably want more than 2 coats as it is solvent based....