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zlexiss View Member Profile	Sep 1 2005, 08:58 PM Post #2
Advanced Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 256 Joined: 13-January 04 From: Tucson, AZ Member No.: 123	I don't think anyone sells this stuff at retail. Too much in the way of hazmat - primer contains chromates, which are the stuff for corrosion prevention, but not nice when breathing in sanding dust. Paint shops might carry something good, they should be able to help you out with good advice on their product lines. Grainger or other industrial supply places carry some more heavy duty primers as well, the Rustoleum 5300 and 9300 series epoxy primers look pretty good, but I haven't used them. Flexibility depends on proper surface prep and application. Good clean surfaces are a must for best adhesion. We scuff metal with scotchbrite pads to clean off all surface oxidation. Then clean well with solvent (isopropyl alcohol) to degrease. Aluminum gets a chemical conversion coating (google for "Alodine"). Then prime. Too thick primers crack and chip easily, so don't load up thinking that it will have better protection, this isn't a gap filler like epoxy adhesive.

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v7guy A simple question of paint Aug 29 2005, 04:50 PM

bubba353z I'm not an expert, but my understanding is tha... Aug 29 2005, 04:56 PM

v7guy I was aware that the primer will hold moisture, bu... Aug 29 2005, 05:06 PM

z28barnett Honda 919 has a statin black that they put on some... Aug 29 2005, 07:22 PM

pimpmaro Agreed, the primer is there to create a surface to... Aug 30 2005, 02:49 AM

Judd If the primer is a primer/sealer, it will work fin... Aug 30 2005, 04:48 AM

firehawkclone There is a matte black paint out there, alot of th... Aug 30 2005, 11:53 AM

v7guy I have read about the top coat additives, I was ju... Aug 31 2005, 12:29 AM

zlexiss The proper primers will seal and prevent corrosion... Aug 31 2005, 07:29 PM

v7guy do you happen to know where one could get it? It... Sep 1 2005, 05:41 PM

zlexiss I don't think anyone sells this stuff at retai... Sep 1 2005, 08:58 PM

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v7guy View Member Profile	Aug 29 2005, 04:50 PM Post #1
Advanced Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 854 Joined: 26-December 03 From: NYC, NY Member No.: 50	does anyone here know if a primer sealer will keep the car from rusting, and protect it long term without oxidizing (several years)?