2b_pablo
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| posted on 1/8/07 at 01:49 PM |
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Prepping metal panels for painting
Any tips on how to prep the shiny metal panels for painting? Im guessing they will need well keyed then a good highbuild primer used to cover the
scores on the metal?
Any tips appreciated on technique and products to use (eg etch primer etc).
Thanks
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RazMan
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| posted on 1/8/07 at 01:58 PM |
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I normally key the surface with a Scotchbrite pad before applying a good coat of etch primer.
Cheers,
Raz
When thinking outside the box doesn't work any more, it's time to build a new box
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BenB
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| posted on 1/8/07 at 01:58 PM |
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Depends to an extent what metal... Are you talking ali side panels, or stainless... etc etc.... Acid etch is often a good ploy especially on ali.. but
it's nasty stuff.
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2b_pablo
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| posted on 1/8/07 at 01:59 PM |
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yeah the main panels on the kitcar bonnet sides etc. I want to paint the car all one colour 
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thunderace
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| posted on 1/8/07 at 02:11 PM |
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etch primer
ask at a paint shop if not sure i rub down with 320 wet and dry .
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craig1410
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| posted on 1/8/07 at 07:39 PM |
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I'd recommend Upoxy Super*Etch etch primer. It comes with an activator which you mix 1:1 with the primer and then apply. It dries quickly and is
easy to sand. Best bit is that it sticks to steel, ally, stainless, GRP and just about anything else like $h1t to a blanket!
Cheers,
Craig.
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