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Chat & Social => The Bar - General Chat => Topic started by: Jimbo on April 12, 2006, 12:00:07

Title: Paint on galvanised steel
Post by: Jimbo on April 12, 2006, 12:00:07

Do I need to prime the galvanised steel first, or would something like hammerite go straight on ?

If I need to prime first, what's the best thing to use ?

Thanks,

Jim

Title: Paint on galvanised steel
Post by: SteveG on April 12, 2006, 12:23:36

Galv needs to be etch primed first.

Cheers

Steve :)

Title: Paint on galvanised steel
Post by: Jimbo on April 12, 2006, 12:26:57

:?  Whats etch primer please ? - is it ok to brush on, or does it need to be sprayed ?

Ta,

Title: Paint on galvanised steel
Post by: Lucy1978 on April 12, 2006, 12:57:55

hammerite make a 'special metal primer' for priming aluminium and galvanised surfaces.

Etch primer, is an acid ( i think) primer which etches into the surface to priovide key for the paint to stick to.

The last time I bought special metal primer was from Halfrauds but I've not seen it in there since then.

Chris

Title: Paint on galvanised steel
Post by: Edge on April 12, 2006, 13:16:43

Most DIY stores sell HAMMERITE special metals primer.