Gene,
You could probably use an Epoxy primer, buy a gallon or a 1/2 gallon, etc
(bring in your own contaner to save some bucks) and just brush it on...no
need to spray it.
> [Original Message]
> From: Gene Merritt <gmerritt@netins.net>
> To: oletrucks <oletrucks@autox.team.net>
> Date: 1/19/02 8:06:59 AM
> Subject: [oletrucks] metal preservation
>
> What is the best way to preserve my rusty ol'truck before I can start
> working on it?
>
> I'd like to be able to blast/hammer/sand/prime a fender at a time, but I'm
> afraid that I would actually accelerate the decay if I don't actually
apply
> paint. Would it be sufficient to use an aerosol can of primer to cover
any
> exposed metal (realizing that I would completely re-sand and re-prime
when
> I went to paint it for real.)
>
> Primer really isn't intended for exposure to elements...that's why we have
> paint, right?
>
> I know aerosol cans are expensive, but so is the amount of paint I'd waste
> cleaning the gun after only painting one fender.
>
> Any other suggestions? What has everyone else done?
>
> Gene Merritt
> '46 Chevy 1/2
> oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1959
--- Mike
--- passnb4u@earthlink.net
--- EarthLink: The #1 provider of the Real Internet.
oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1959
|