Does red oxide primer need an undercoat before paint goes on? I had a set of wheels sandblasted years ago and painted them with Oxide. Now I wish to paint them black... also, suggestions as to what would be the most suitable paint (pot belly black, marine enamel, automotive acrylic or $2 Junk Shop aerosols etc) appreciated
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Red oxide primer is fine to paint over. Sand it lightly with some 600 grit paper. You would only have to put another layer of primer/filler if you want a super smooth glossy look.
The quickest paint to use on it would be just regular black spraycan paint. One can will do. You can get satin or matt too. $2 aerosols may leave you with a frying mess. Only maybe though. They can be a bit 'watery' too.
Thanks I think I will use that super-hard marine epoxy stuff
Pay your debts, CxxT
The Caterpillar company makes a black exhaust stack paint for earth moving machinery which I have been told is almost bullet proof. I have no experience of it but it is supposed to stay black and good looking of exhaust systems for a long time, so it may be good elsewhere. It's Catepillar part number is 4C-4199
Good ol' Epoxy Enamel's the go, especially with hardener/flex agent. Sticks like shit to an army blanket, and is very hard wearing.
