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Re: finishing steel parts

To: BMack <bmack99@home.com>
Subject: Re: finishing steel parts
From: Joe Curry <spitlist@gte.net>
Date: Wed, 11 Aug 1999 09:46:40 -0700
Cc: SDaniFish@aol.com, EPaul21988@aol.com, bsimmons@execpc.com, triumphs@autox.team.net
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Bryce,
I noticed you said "Epoxy" primer.  You are right, that stuff will
protect the metal from rust.  However, most refinish primers will not
because they allow water to pass through.  Therefore, I would stress
that the word "epoxy" be added to your statement, otherwise a primered
car will soon show signs of rust which negates all the work done to
prepare the metal.

Regards,
Joe

BMack wrote:
> 
> Get some primer on it....SOON! I knew it was going to be awhile before I got
> at my wifes '57 so I sprayed everywhere with epoxy primer. Don't let the
> rust flash back or you'll blast it again.
> 
> "Restoringly" Yours,
> Bryce Mack
> Classic Auto Restoration Services
> BODYWORK - METALFORMING - PREP & PAINT - WOODWORK
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-triumphs@autox.team.net
> [mailto:owner-triumphs@autox.team.net]On Behalf Of SDaniFish@aol.com
> Sent: Wednesday, August 11, 1999 7:36 AM
> To: EPaul21988@aol.com; bsimmons@execpc.com; triumphs@autox.team.net
> Subject: Re: finishing steel parts
> 
> Question: What to do with BEADBLASTED (as opposed to sandblasted) body
> parts?
> 
> I had my TR3 Tub beadblasted 2 weeks ago and have yet to do anything with
> it.
> It's been kept clean and dry. My understanding is that beadblasting does NOT
> prep the metal for priming. So how is one supposed to prep those not very
> accessible areas like under the dash and in the trunk? Am I supposed to prep
> by sanding those areas? Or using a metal prep? How would I rinse the prep
> off?
> 
> Steve
> Father and Son duel TR3A restorations started (slowly)

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