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Old 04-04-2011, 05:05 PM
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Default What Paint for bare metal?

What spray paint for bare metal? Before it get primered?

Red oxide?
Etch primer?

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Whats best to use?
Old 04-04-2011, 05:29 PM
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etch as red oxide crap
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Etch primer for bare metal, needs to be overcoated with something else quickly as it's hygroscopic so absorbs moisture.
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Etch primer,also known as Wash primer.
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