How do you prep Restoration Design parts for paint? Options

[stevegm]

Anybody know how to prep Restoration Dedign parts for paint? I have some rocker covers I want to paint tomorrow. I think they are galvannealed. I am not sure if they need to be sanded.

[peteyd]

Prepping for paint is not any different because of the galvanneal. Remove any oil or grease with mineral spirits, then sand and then epoxy prime.
Some people say you can paint without priming, our painter has got the best results with epoxy priming it first.

When welding, yes make sure you are in a well ventilated room. Symptoms of galvanize poisoning can be similar to flu symptoms. The onset of symptoms typically begin shortly after you have been exposed to zinc oxide and may include a mild headache accompanied by nausea. If you have a more severe case of exposure, your symptoms will be consistent to those experienced when you have the flu. A moderate case of exposure will result in symptoms including chills, shaking, a slight fever, vomiting and cold sweats.
Galvanize poisoning is often short-lived and your symptoms should begin to lessen within four hours of exposure. You should be completely symptom free within twenty four hours. If you experienced a stronger exposure, you may still be experiencing symptoms up to forty-eight hours later. It is recommended that once you have been exposed that you drink milk in order to quicken your recovery. The calcium in milk helps remove the zinc build-up from your body.

Pete