See, I knew I can count on you guys and gals to come through for me. I'll
check em out and give em a call next week. Thanks for all the information
folks.
Craig / 49 Panel
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----- Original Message -----
From: "K M Lehmann" <klehmann@bentonrea.com>
To: "Craig Kruse" <cmkruse@hughes.net>; "Tom Cooper"
<tntcoop@earthlink.net>; "Oletrucks" <oletrucks@autox.team.net>
Sent: Saturday, September 30, 2006 9:32 PM
Subject: Re: [oletrucks] metal etch vs epoxy primer
> I always call and talk to these guys before any paint project.
> http://www.autocolorlibrary.com/scripts/depot.exe?pgm=aclgate.bbx
> Not only do they give you a good deal on paint, they know how to paint and
> don't mind helping you with your project.
> Lee
> Prosser WA
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Craig Kruse" <cmkruse@hughes.net>
> To: "Tom Cooper" <tntcoop@earthlink.net>; "Oletrucks"
> <oletrucks@autox.team.net>
> Sent: Saturday, September 30, 2006 8:11 AM
> Subject: Re: [oletrucks] metal etch vs epoxy primer
>
>
> > Yea, I have the same issue. I have figured out I should use zero-rust or
> > por-15 on the stuff with residual rust but what about the cleaned stuff
> and
> > then primer. I want to blast some parts and use a filler primer but
don't
> > know what one is compatible with the various top coat paints. I don't
know
> > what top coats ( enamel / urethane/ etc) will be used yet as I have
> interior
> > parts and stuff that will be painted with different paints than the
outer
> > body. I would simply like to know what to use so I don't spend money on
> > high dollar primers just to have to strip it off or seal it before final
> > paint. I've read some of the tech articles and most say see your local
> > jobber but my local jobber is staffed with women sales persons and I
don't
> > trust their experience. Sorry to be sexist but I can't help it I'm
male...
> > Any recommendations for a brand name primer and top coat combination
would
> > be a big assist along with whether to use the epoxy primer or some other
> > type for filling in pitted metal parts.
> >
> > Craig / 49 Panel
> >
> >
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> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "Tom Cooper" <tntcoop@earthlink.net>
> > To: "Oletrucks" <oletrucks@autox.team.net>
> > Sent: Friday, September 29, 2006 9:44 PM
> > Subject: [oletrucks] metal etch vs epoxy primer
> >
> >
> > > Can someone shed some light on this subject for me? I just had some
> > > fenders blasted and I was told that metal etch is not necessary if I
use
> > > an epoxy primer. I was told the Urethane primer I have, would not be
> > > good to put on bare metal, even if I did etch it. However I was told
> > > that I could use the K2 High Build primer over the epoxy primer. I was
> > > looking around and found that there is also an epoxy primer that I can
> > > not use on bare metal. From what IO can tell the epoxy for going over
> > > metal has the primer, hardner or activator and reducer and mixes 4:1.
> > > With all the different kinds' primers ands paints, along with the
> > > different manufactures and prices, it makes it confusing to make the
> > > right choice. I just want a primer that is compatible with all paints
> > > and want break the bank.
> > >
> > > Thanks again guys,
> > > Tom in SC
> > > 55 TF
> > > 97 S-10
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