Hi all, I'm in the process of getting the bonnet repainted but would like to know a) what metal it's made from and b) what primer to use. Heard lots about etch primer but really not sure which way to go. I was going to use no.5 Upol high build filler primer but will wait for advice - the bonnet is bare metal apart from various spots of old primer.
Cheers! Steve
Which primer......?
Re: Which primer......?
Etch primer first on bare metal, otherwise the primer wont stick to it.
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Re: Which primer......?
Thanks, the Upol #5 says you can use it on bare metal but I'm a bit unsure as to what metal it means.
Or would you use etch primer then another primer on top?
Steve
Or would you use etch primer then another primer on top?
Steve
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Re: Which primer......?
Etch primer is for Aluminium alloy's as used in the aircraft industry, if it is steel you are painting then your primer will do.
Re: Which primer......?
I'm 99.9% sure its steel. Would it harm to put etch primer on steel and then the filler primer on top?
Thanks so far....
Steve
Thanks so far....
Steve
Re: Which primer......?
AFAIK the whole of the Z3 is galvanized steel, with the exception of both bumpers, the wing mirrors, the side gills and front grille (all plastic) and wing mirror bases (alloy).
I would trust Deano, as he has painted his own car.
Cheers R.
I would trust Deano, as he has painted his own car.
Cheers R.
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Re: Which primer......?
Ok thanks will go the etch primer route. It seems to be the way forward whatever the metal is.
I appreciate the input from you guys, thanks.
Steve
I appreciate the input from you guys, thanks.
Steve
Re: Which primer......?
Better option is exopy primer, more stable and doesn't shrink. Rough up the steel before spraying. That will stick better than 1k.
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