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Priming control panel?
zaxxonderek:
I'm about to take my missile command CP down to metal. Am I supposed to prime the metal then paint flat black, then put CPO after that?
whammoed:
If you are planning on using enamel spray paint, generally you don't have to use primer but there are those who think it helps.
Now, here is what I would do: Take your parts down to bare metal and take them to your local powdercoater. They do black all the time and you will likely be able to find one that will "throw in" your parts on a run for about $5 a part. The finish will last a lifetime and there is no cure time like there is for enamel paint.
zaxxonderek:
Thanks 4 the tip. Then the CPO goes over the power coat, correct?
RayB:
--- Quote from: zaxxonderek on February 28, 2005, 07:02:39 pm ---Thanks 4 the tip. Then the CPO goes over the power coat, correct?
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Yeah, I'm wondering the same thing. Powdercoating does NOT "last a lifetime" (I have plenty of flaking, rusted parts to prove it), but the real question is, does he need to paint at all if applying an overlay?
mahuti:
Spray witha a rust blocking primer, then apply the overlay. Dont' worry about powerdercoating if you are never going to see the coats... just use primer, it's very inexpensive. If you use something that has a built in rust inhibitor, you'll be better off in the long run. The rust will attack the paint instead of the metal.