reese646

will in the next few weeks have a shell underside down to metal, want the best long lasting finish, but also once I've got it to metal, I'm seam welding it, intend on covering the bare metal, then have some other body modifications to do before its sealed, high build, painted and laquered so need some flexibility time wise before I carry on.

Question is whats the best thing to apply to bare metal, etch primer and if so which ones?

Or epoxy primer as I've heard it said its the thing to use these days, and again which one?

Much appreciate the answers of either professionals or knowledgeable enthusiasts.

reese646

Nearly midnight wasn't the best time to post obviously lol.

Anyone.

fezzielove

personally i would etch it if there some work to be done to the underside dont want to put anything to heavy on if your cutting and welding as last thing you want is for metal dust and burs getting in the paint

dingla rs

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por 15 (made by frost) me self as its the best product if you want cheap etch primer

Mark V8

iTrader: (2)

I've been using 'Custom Epoxy 421' and it seems very good, you paint it straight on bare metal and it's non porous meaning no moisture can get through to cause problems even if you store the car out in the rain!

reese646

thanks so far I'm looking into them, any other suggestions?

cabriolet

red oxide years ago old cars were all painted with it we allways use it on bare metal to keep rust at bay

dingla rs

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You wount get better than Por 15 it's used on boats
For under the water I did a car 8 year ago an still no rust