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 Post subject: Paint question
PostPosted: Fri Apr 15, 2016 3:35 am 
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About to start body resto on 81 galv moke, qu is what type of primer should i be using, i will not have access to a booth, this will be done in my shed, acrylic paint is what i use, never painted on galv steel before.
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 Post subject: Re: Paint question
PostPosted: Fri Apr 15, 2016 7:43 am 
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mooman10_0 wrote:
About to start body resto on 81 galv moke, qu is what type of primer should i be using, i will not have access to a booth, this will be done in my shed, acrylic paint is what i use, never painted on galv steel before.
Cheers,
Steve


There is a special type of acid etch primer for Galvanised metal. Speak to a proper automotive paint supplier. Try PPG in your state.
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 Post subject: Re: Paint question
PostPosted: Fri Apr 15, 2016 8:38 am 
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Thanks for that, will do when in Adelaide next


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