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Re: Painting Frame

To: Paul <compubbs@nbnet.nb.ca>
Subject: Re: Painting Frame
From: Joe Curry <spitlist@gte.net>
Date: Sat, 31 Oct 1998 10:35:02 -0800
Paul,
He is right, it is a good way to prep the frame, especially if you live
in a place where they do such ghastly things as "salt the roads".

I used PPG Epoxy primer not only on my frame, but on my body as well.

Regards,
Joe

Paul wrote:
> 
> Hi!
> 
> I'm getting ready to paint my Spitfire's frame.  I went to the local
> automotive paint supplier and he suggested that I use an epoxy primer
> (mixed 3:1 w/ catalyst).  He says two coats of that and it'll be hard as
> a rock.
> 
> Personnaly, just the word "primer" scares me a bit.  Has anyone tried
> this?  Does it really last?
> 
> --
> ..Paul
> 
> " Everyone has a photographic memory.  Some just don't have film "

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