Primer ?

[choice120]

Is there a need to prime the galvanized parts shelves etc before laying down hammertone rustoleam. Or just scuff them up and remove any rust. Thanks

[Creighton]

Here is an old thread. May be able to get by without primer.
Creighton
EDIT> Link didn't work. Just search on "joesquid hammertone"

[RC kid]

No, but I like to use an etch primer anyway. The hamer tone paint is pretty good stuff, hard and durable with good adhesive properties.

[bubba]

The few sets I've done, I just clean with a wire wheel, degrease it and shoot it. Rustoleum just came out with a new series of spray bombs, and the stuff is pretty amazing. The can has a trigger built into it. Not sure of the exact model name, but look for the can with the trigger top at Home Depot or Lowes. I've used a few different colors, and it blends the best out of any of the hammertones I've tried. It lays down nice and even and looks great. I've used it on some control panels on my arcade games and there isn't a scratch on it yet.

[sodaworks]

I bead blast the parts prior to painting, No primer needed.