[Jahloha]

Originally Posted by knomadd

Honestly, I think you'd be okay to use a self-etching primer, followed by the primer you want to use. The wire brush leaves marks on the metal, like sand scratches, so it should be fine. If the metal were really "polished" like a billet part, then you'd want to scuff it. You can use a red scotch-brite pad, or some sand paper... but that's more work. Use anything from 80-220 grit.

The self-etching primer is supposed to help make that mechanical bond between the bare metal and the next paint/primer surface, so as long as the metal has a little bite to it, you should be good.

Another suggestion for warming your paint would be to put it in the house until you're ready to use it.

Could you send me a link for whatever etching primer you like? Is it paintable or come in a spray can? Seeing as I don't have a spray gun.