Whats better as a general primer, etch or metal?

Chewy Fahrvergnugen

889 posts · joined Jul 2004 · 22 Mar 2005, 6:56 pm

#323700

Hey whats the best primer to use as a general all purpose primer on bare steel and aluminium?
etch primer or basic metal primer?
Im using Kill rust primer and kill rust epoxy can spray paint.

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helbus Administrator Mad fabricator, paint and body

7,386 posts · joined Sep 2002 · 23 Mar 2005, 10:31 am

#324076

You really have to read the characteristics and specifications of the products.

Spies Hecker Have a product called 'red brown' primer and it is a two pack red oxide that etches really well. I thouroughly recommend it and it has a good reputation. Used by a lot of professionals and resto shops. Cost you a couple of hundred to do a car. Also need breathing protection as it is a two pack

You mention spray cans. Well I dunno. I always use spray guns in spray booths when painting so a can in a garage is not something I know a lot about.

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Chewy Fahrvergnugen

889 posts · joined Jul 2004 · 23 Mar 2005, 11:46 am

#324107

I'm only painting little things like trailing arms, spring plates, steering box etc.
Just wondering what primer is best for when I sandblast the little things and give them a fresh coat of paint.
thats why Im using cans, and 2-pac would be way to much effort!

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beerdoc Insano Dub Head

838 posts · joined Jul 2004 · 28 Mar 2005, 5:58 pm

#326303

Chewy

When doing that sort of thing I always get it powder coated where practical and if painting I use Darbys (opp Kardinia Park)

There good on advice (not the young lad dum as dog shit ) and ask for trade

I have been buying cans cheaper than Bunnings and better quality.

Cheers Doc

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Chewy Fahrvergnugen

889 posts · joined Jul 2004 · 28 Mar 2005, 9:49 pm

#326481

Hey thanks Doc
By the way I payed your mate Noel a visit the other day and had a good squiz at your split panel!
get to work boy that thing aint doing any good sitting under a tree!
😀

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beerdoc Insano Dub Head

838 posts · joined Jul 2004 · 29 Mar 2005, 8:59 pm

#326961

Chewy wrote:Hey thanks Doc
By the way I payed your mate Noel a visit the other day and had a good squiz at your split panel!
get to work boy that thing aint doing any good sitting under a tree!
😀

Ye your dam right about that but I think Noel is taking a liking to it.
Will have Bug done for Daughter in the next 2 months and then the split is coming home
Hopfully will be doing spray painting coarse next term come and join us?

Cheers Doc

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Chewy Fahrvergnugen

889 posts · joined Jul 2004 · 29 Mar 2005, 9:19 pm

#326984

Are you taking a course at the Gordon??
I want to do a course in production engineering, but if its a short night course Id be very interested..

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Gibbo Custom Title Time!

1,685 posts · joined Jun 2004 · 29 Mar 2005, 9:32 pm

#326995

I'd be interested in the rattle can products, especially for priming small body and chassis areas to protect them.

Anyone recommend a good primer/etcher in a can?

Cheers

beerdoc Insano Dub Head

838 posts · joined Jul 2004 · 30 Mar 2005, 11:28 am

#327262

Chewy wrote:Are you taking a course at the Gordon??
I want to do a course in production engineering, but if its a short night course Id be very interested..

Ye it is Tuesday nights 6-9 for a school term.

Info comes out with Geelong news

Cheers Doc

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Chewy Fahrvergnugen

889 posts · joined Jul 2004 · 30 Mar 2005, 7:29 pm

#327562

geelong news?? the addy?

Do you know where they list all the different night courses and when they are on at?

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beerdoc Insano Dub Head

838 posts · joined Jul 2004 · 30 Mar 2005, 9:39 pm

#327649

Geelong news Addy Im not sure now but should be out soon with a new term

Cheers Doc

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