How to get this bare metal painted?
How to get this bare metal painted? I was wondering if I could get some tips on what to use and how to get the bare metal in the pictures back to black. The bare metal had some rust above it so I used a drill with various wire wheel bits to remove the rust. I have never painted bare metal before so I am a definite rookie in this area.
My dad was telling that all I would really need to do is clean, prime, paint and enjoy. Is there a particular primer that I should use? High build or something?
If I can get away with not using a spray gun and just using a rattle can or brush (POR-15?), I would like to, to save money because I do not have an air compressor or access to one.
I have heard that I could use POR-15 to paint this and that it comes in a gloss black?
P.S. Does bare and painted metal follow the same procedure as far as prepping and painting goes? If it is easy enough, I might paint more of the surrounding area.
P.P.S. I am not done with the rust removal process yet.
Thank you in advance for all of the help.
My dad was telling that all I would really need to do is clean, prime, paint and enjoy. Is there a particular primer that I should use? High build or something?
If I can get away with not using a spray gun and just using a rattle can or brush (POR-15?), I would like to, to save money because I do not have an air compressor or access to one.
I have heard that I could use POR-15 to paint this and that it comes in a gloss black?
P.S. Does bare and painted metal follow the same procedure as far as prepping and painting goes? If it is easy enough, I might paint more of the surrounding area.
P.P.S. I am not done with the rust removal process yet.
Thank you in advance for all of the help.
Last edited by jdoyle; Aug 30, 2010 at 03:25 AM.
POR makes a good paint but Ive had it flake off in sheets in that same application.
That is using their metal prep and following directions to a T too.
It is not sunlight resistant so will chalk. What ever you use make sure you get all the acid from battery out of cracks and then use a metal prep like ospho or metal etch.
Not many paint manufacturers will recommend etching primers under their paint.
Oh and buy a sealed glassmat battery too.
That is using their metal prep and following directions to a T too.
It is not sunlight resistant so will chalk. What ever you use make sure you get all the acid from battery out of cracks and then use a metal prep like ospho or metal etch.
Not many paint manufacturers will recommend etching primers under their paint.
Oh and buy a sealed glassmat battery too.
sounds like you guys have contradictory recommendations?
where can i get this etching primer? is it available at a place like walmart or lowe's or a automotive paint supply store only?
thanks
where can i get this etching primer? is it available at a place like walmart or lowe's or a automotive paint supply store only?
thanks
got some transtar self etching primer. i believe it is 1k self etching primer.
for the primer before the paint, should i apply multiple coats or only if i sand through the primer to the bare metal again?
thanks tech
for the primer before the paint, should i apply multiple coats or only if i sand through the primer to the bare metal again?
thanks tech
Last edited by jdoyle; Sep 1, 2010 at 12:55 AM.
here is what i have so far. please let me know what you think. i plan on going back with some touch up paint to make some corrections. please let me know what you think based on the more than likely not so great pictures. this is first time to dive into a project of this nature. thanks.
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thanks man i appreciate the kind words. it was quite the bear to complete.
the car is over at a buddies right now but i will some more pics and post them up as some progression has been made.
the car is over at a buddies right now but i will some more pics and post them up as some progression has been made.
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