5 replies to this topic

[philly c]

Hi all i am going to have my shell shot blasted and then primered to prevent it from rusting.

Should i have it sprayed in etching primer or a red oxide based paint bearing in mind that i will need to do filler work on top of the primer after the shell has been shot blasted.


Many Thanks


Phil

Edited by philly c, 19 February 2008 - 07:36 PM.

[roofless]

good quality etch primer first, a good layer maybe 2 then work up from there.

[philly c]

so a good etching primer after shot blasting should do the trick hey?Guess it just a loat of hard work with the filler next then? and cutting and grinding relative areas but ensuring that the welded aras are then primered agina when necessary?

Phil

[roofless]

so a good etching primer after shot blasting should do the trick hey?Guess it just a loat of hard work with the filler next then? and cutting and grinding relative areas but ensuring that the welded aras are then primered agina when necessary?

Phil

thats about it - on occasions you may need to rub through the primer to get stuff to stick / weld directly to the metal, just blow over fresh primer as you finish areas and it'll stay in good nick untill your ready for full-on paint.

[In-a-mini]

we use a special thin acid oating after we gwt the cars blasted it is clear and really tough but stops the metal rusting while they are being orked on i will try to find out what its called. (Its not etch primer and is very different)

[panelbeaterpeter]

Sounds interesting, I'd like to know what that is!