Title: Primer type
Post by: BryanH on April 26, 2005, 05:20:36 pm
Over the weekend I decided to pull the tub out of the frame so I could prime both sides. It was in great condition but the frame (especially the bottom) was pretty rusty... I still have some Hammerite Primer left but it's about $12 / qt and is made specially for use on galvanized steel. Was wondering if there is anything cheaper and or better for regular steel? Could I use regular car primer?
If it matters (cost / quality of finish), I can use either a spray can or spray gun?
Lastly - once it's primed do I need to paint it to 'seal' the frame or can I leave it with just primer?
Thanks again...
If it matters (cost / quality of finish), I can use either a spray can or spray gun?
Lastly - once it's primed do I need to paint it to 'seal' the frame or can I leave it with just primer?
Thanks again...
Title: Primer type
Post by: sodaworks on April 27, 2005, 09:51:54 am
Scrape the crud out with a wide putty knife, then try using a high pressure sprayer to get all the loose stuff out. Sand blast it to kill the rust and then cover with rubberized undercoating. 
Title: Primer type
Post by: BryanH on April 29, 2005, 10:51:03 pm
Terry - so no need for primer? Just clean it and seal it with the undrecoating?
Title: Primer type
Post by: sodaworks on May 02, 2005, 09:56:54 am
Hello hartlenb,
No need for primer!
No need for primer!
Title: Primer type
Post by: sodaworks on May 02, 2005, 10:01:07 am
Hello hartlenb,
Just make sure the surface is clean and you'll be ok.
Just make sure the surface is clean and you'll be ok.
Title: Primer type
Post by: BryanH on May 02, 2005, 11:00:45 am
Thanks again Terry - appreciate the advice.
Title: Primer type
Post by: BryanH on May 11, 2005, 11:11:49 pm
Here's a progress shot. The undercoating seems to have grabbed very well. The inside shell is cleaned and sealed tight. I'm at the point now where I can't delay painting the outside much more... that and I have a bid on this machines twin brother (another pepsi vmc56 with legs). If I win that one I'm going to have to wrap this one up pretty fast.