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Bus Jock (198.81.26.174)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Thursday, November 21, 2002 - 9:54 am: | |
Hi all,
I have a few areas of peeling paint where I think the previous owner did not properly prep the surface.
What is the best (Proper) primer to use on bare polished stainless?
Do I need to etch the surface first?
Thanks for the help,
Jock Fugitt |
Jim Ashworth (Jimnh) (172.151.17.250)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Thursday, November 21, 2002 - 10:59 am: | |
I have used a self-etching primer from DuPont with great success on the nose of the bus. Although I can see rock chips, they didn't go through to the stainless. |
Jayjay (205.188.209.11)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Saturday, November 23, 2002 - 12:17 am: | |
Painting stainless is similar to doing aluminum, e.g. Scub it thoroughly (steam clean if available) phosphoric acid etch, chromic acid conversion coat, epoxy or polyurethane primer then the finish color coats. Whew! Seems like a lot to go thru, but your current problem was pecipitated by some miscreant cutting corners. BTW I heard a rumor that "Uncle" is going to outlaw phosphoric acid sales to the general public. Any input guys? Cheers...JJ |
Wulf P. Ward (63.155.8.67)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Friday, December 27, 2002 - 10:54 pm: | |
I used Vinyl-wash primer from PPG on my RTS. Its on the bus for 7 years. |