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Post by mellow on Jul 13, 2008 9:58:20 GMT -5
These rocker panels I've got have powder rust where the fingerprints are... I gotta get something on them.
Just primer them for now? Is any particular primer a favorite?
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Post by fierodude on Jul 13, 2008 10:11:30 GMT -5
my personal favorite is the cheapest stuff on the shelf, but paint doesn't stay on my rig for very long trees and rocks make sure of that
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Post by digger on Jul 13, 2008 10:54:58 GMT -5
2k epoxy primer is the best for bare metal.
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Post by mellow on Jul 13, 2008 14:28:13 GMT -5
They sell that at Canadian Tire? or Part Source?
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Post by digger on Jul 15, 2008 3:19:52 GMT -5
PartSource of course.......I can get you the epoxy primer for about $80 /gal and $ 40 for the activator. Next best option, if you want a rattle can, is zinc chromate. It goes for about $12 / spray can.
Another really good option, especially if its flash rusted, is Por 15. About $60 /qt.
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Post by mellow on Jul 15, 2008 6:28:29 GMT -5
It doesn't seem to be BARE metal... seems to have a very thin coating of some sort on it... I'm assuming zinc...
Seems to be the fingerprints and seams so far... can't afford to buy a gallon of that stuff so I guess I'll be going the spray can route...
Plus that's more convenient cause I don't have spray equipment.
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Post by lowrad on Jul 15, 2008 7:07:39 GMT -5
The metal does have a very thin layer of oil from manufactoring...you should clean it with some soapy water or brake cleaner before primmer...that way it stays
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Post by mellow on Jul 15, 2008 14:08:41 GMT -5
Ah ok thanks.
This looks like a huge chore... I'm thinkin cut the tops off of the OEM replacements and just weld them on and fix seams... this is retarded. Doors have to come off and all and I don't have a garage.
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