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Posted by: flmont Jul 19 2017, 03:02 PM
I am about to get my engine bay blasted with the dustless blasting system on Saturday,.and of course want to primer it fairly quick,..do they make a good raddle can primer or should I go with a primer I need to mix and spray , ?? Thanks Frank
Posted by: solex Jul 19 2017, 03:16 PM
I have used VHT Self Etching Primer with excellent results on aluminum rims.
https://www.amazon.com/VHT-SP307-Performance-Self-Etch-Primer/dp/B003BGYRPO
Posted by: Tom_T Jul 19 2017, 03:29 PM
I would say to use Wurth or Eastwood High Zinc content weld thru primer in cans to give the benefits which a zinc hot dip would've done if they did that back at the factory (never on 914s, but 76> they did for the other P-cars).
I think that whenever you're ready to paint, then you can prime with a 2-part epoxy primer/etc. over it, but the zinc primer will protect the bare metal.
I've used the Wurth one on all of the body & part surfaces on my 73, as I've gone thru & wire wheeled off the surface rust areas, to "freeze" any further damage.
Tom
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Posted by: dlee6204 Jul 19 2017, 04:00 PM
There's no way I would spend the time and money to have my car blasted only to cover it up with a rattle can primer.
Two part primer is the way to go.
Posted by: mgphoto Jul 19 2017, 04:34 PM
I would say to use Wurth or Eastwood High Zinc content weld thru primer in cans to give the benefits which a zinc hot dip would've done if they did that back at the factory (never on 914s, but 76> they did for the other P-cars).
I think that whenever you're ready to paint, then you can prime with a 2-part epoxy primer/etc. over it, but the zinc primer will protect the bare metal.
I've used the Wurth one on all of the body & part surfaces on my 73, as I've gone thru & wire wheeled off the surface rust areas, to "freeze" any further damage.
Tom
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What ever you do don't use weld thru primer as a base, it doesn't have any binders in it, once dry you can remove it by wiping with paint thinner.
Best to use a epoxy 2 part Southern polyurethanes hot rodders love the stuff, me too.
Posted by: flmont Jul 19 2017, 04:36 PM
Yea,..I know, But its humid here in Tucson,..( monsoon season)and I don't want surface rust.so I thought if I could find a good primer in a spray bomb why not whats the diffrence are they not mixed the same as the 2 part product..
Posted by: flmont Jul 19 2017, 05:04 PM
Yea its no problem to stop at the paint store,.and Iam sure that is the smartest thing to do,..Thanks
Posted by: mzalanka Jul 19 2017, 05:15 PM
100% do 2-part epoxy.
You can get it in a rattle can, with the little button on the bottom to activate.
Posted by: Costa05 Jul 19 2017, 05:28 PM
Yea its no problem to stop at the paint store,.and Iam sure that is the smartest thing to do,..Thanks
I have been shooting two or three coats of Matrix Epoxy Primer as my base over sanded prepped surface or bare metal. Even shot it over areas that I did rust conversion on. Does not come in a rattle can but is fairly easy to spray with inexpensive spray settup and just like all paints wear a good mask as it is very toxic to breath. You should let it dry for several days too so all the solvents can release.
Posted by: flmont Jul 19 2017, 05:35 PM
100% do 2-part epoxy.
You can get it in a rattle can, with the little button on the bottom to activate.
where would you get such a product ,auto paint store
Posted by: flmont Jul 19 2017, 05:37 PM
wish I knew how to use the quote button
Posted by: dlee6204 Jul 19 2017, 05:42 PM
100% do 2-part epoxy.
You can get it in a rattle can, with the little button on the bottom to activate.
where would you get such a product ,auto paint store
Eastwood...
http://www.eastwood.com/eastwood-s-2k-aerospraytm-epoxy-primer-gray-black.html
Posted by: mgphoto Jul 19 2017, 05:43 PM
100% do 2-part epoxy.
You can get it in a rattle can, with the little button on the bottom to activate.
where would you get such a product ,auto paint store
I believe Eastwood has it online.
Posted by: flmont Jul 19 2017, 06:27 PM
isn't that the damnedest thing, Thanks !!
Posted by: burton73 Jul 19 2017, 10:40 PM
I used some DuPont Epoxy in rattle can. Get 6 at a time in tall cans at Auto Paint store. Price is not bad.
Bob B
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