Paint Prep Problem...

firzen · 10-23-2008, 12:42 AM

I use Purple Power first to get as much grease off without damaging the paint. If there's some surface rust, I use Eastwood Fast Etch to immobilize the rust then hit it with acetone make sure it doesn't eat the metal. Then I use Eastwood PRE to prime the surface before painting.

Even if you got no rust, it would still be a good idea to use some metal wash that converts the steel surface to something more resistant to threats of future rust.

Damn, that sounded like some commercial for a bunch of different products...

10-23-2008, 12:42 AM	#7
firzen Rotary Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 231 Rep Power: 18	I use Purple Power first to get as much grease off without damaging the paint. If there's some surface rust, I use Eastwood Fast Etch to immobilize the rust then hit it with acetone make sure it doesn't eat the metal. Then I use Eastwood PRE to prime the surface before painting. Even if you got no rust, it would still be a good idea to use some metal wash that converts the steel surface to something more resistant to threats of future rust. Damn, that sounded like some commercial for a bunch of different products...