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artm
June 28th, 2004, 03:45 PM
Anyone have experience painting over hot dipped parts? Recommendations?
Mike Hippert
June 28th, 2004, 08:34 PM
Don't you need to etch it then use a special primer?
artm
June 29th, 2004, 12:41 PM
Here's a bit of good info:

http://www.rust007.com/destroyerfaq.htm

This looks good as a primer.
Bowtracer
June 29th, 2004, 12:48 PM
Yes you can paint over primer! All you need is primer that is made for that purpose. I sanded my parts after galv to smooth the coated surface. I will try to post pic's of the finshed product.
Peter
Davis
June 29th, 2004, 12:57 PM
Galvanized material, I have been repeatedly told, outgasses and if you use certain "sealed" paints (someone mentioned powder coat finishes), then the outgassing will bubble the surface. I have not checked out this information, but if I was to paint over galvanized material, I certainly would....FWIW
Bowtracer
June 29th, 2004, 01:19 PM
I have had mine with no trouble for 5 years!
Peter