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MARTINSR · 02-05-2017, 01:09 AM

OH GOD NO don't use something like that to protect the metal BEFORE primeing!

Sand blast it and epoxy prime it is the best of the best. If you prime it within a day or so and it's not raining or something like that with a bunch of moisture in the air or if you aren't next to the ocean or something that microscopic rust will be buried under the epoxy.

Of course, if you check around you may find that having it powdercoated for as much as it costs to just sand blast it, or for a few dollars more than the primer and paint cost.

Brian

02-05-2017, 01:09 AM	#6
MARTINSR Registered User Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Boise, Idaho Posts: 6,001	Re: Hydroblasting / Sandblasting frame..this is bugging me OH GOD NO don't use something like that to protect the metal BEFORE primeing! Sand blast it and epoxy prime it is the best of the best. If you prime it within a day or so and it's not raining or something like that with a bunch of moisture in the air or if you aren't next to the ocean or something that microscopic rust will be buried under the epoxy. Of course, if you check around you may find that having it powdercoated for as much as it costs to just sand blast it, or for a few dollars more than the primer and paint cost. Brian __________________ 1948 Chevy pickup Chopped, Sectioned, 1953 Corvette 235 powered. Once was even 401 Buick mid engined with the carburetor right between the seats! Bought with paper route money in 1973 when I was 15. "Fan of most anything that moves human beings"