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Metal priming
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Danny/Texas |
03-15-2010 @ 3:29 PM
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Im about to begin sandblasting some wheels from my 36. I was going to just use rattle cans of primer to keep them from rusting and then take to paint shop. Some say no, but I dont understad that. Will I have a problem priming with cans??????
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40guy |
03-15-2010 @ 6:41 PM
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The problem with spray cans is the primer is porous. Spray cans lack in quality. I know most spray cans say top coat with enamel or laquer either one. Sure Mac. I would blast the wheels, store them inside in a dry place. If you take them to the body shop within a few days there will be no problem. Request a good epoxy primer such as PPG DP90 or equivalent. I just don't like spray cans unless top coating with the same. Possible incapatibility problems.
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trjford8 |
03-15-2010 @ 8:45 PM
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An alternative to painting is to have them powder coated. It's a good solution and the powder coat is very chip resistant.
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parrish |
03-15-2010 @ 9:02 PM
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Most professionals will use an epoxy primer on bare metal. Do not use a rattle can primer as the paint shop will need to remove it. Simply use a good metal wash (Eastwood has a nice one) after media blasting. They are a mild etching solution and you can go for weeks without flash rust.
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porkchop |
03-16-2010 @ 8:18 PM
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its best to use metal eatching primmer first then scuff the wheels and use a primer with a hardner in it
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