Prepairing new metal for paint

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TerryG
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Prepairing new metal for paint

#1 Post by TerryG »

Do you seam seal the new joints then etch prime, prime and paint OR do you etch prime then seam seal, prime and paint?
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Re: Prepairing new metal for paint

#2 Post by Luxobarge »

I alway etch prime first, before ANY other coating. I swear by etch primer, brililant stuff.

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Re: Prepairing new metal for paint

#3 Post by JPB »

Yes, this:
Luxobarge wrote:I alway etch prime first, before ANY other coating. I swear by etch primer, brililant stuff.

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Just make sure that the steel is completely free of grease from your skin before spraying the etch primer on though, or your hard work will be undermined by peeling paint.
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