mine is galvanived is yours???

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  1. 71gold

    71gold Frank Cooper Supporting Member

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    that be the front cross member...:yup:
    i was sanding the bottom frame snouts and got to the cross member and when i hit it with the wire brush it was galvanized. the paint came right off. i am looking for a primer that you (i) can put on galvanized metal...:huh:
    the ...rust-oleum primer...i am useing said not to use on galvanize..
    i had a painter tell me today to use vingar. he said wash the metal with it and let it dry and then prime and paint.:yup:
    anyone have any info. on the subject??? :huh:
    thanks :Handshake
    ...frank...:bouncy:
     
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  2. Jamie Miles

    Jamie Miles the road warrior

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    Yep... the rocker panels should be also.
     
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    maverick1970 MCG State Rep

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    Never knew that Frank. I have a NOS one in my garage I will have to go take a peek.
     
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    wipe the galvanized down with vinegar, it'll neutralize the coating so you can prime and paint over it
     
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    Mine's Golllldddddd !

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    I agree on the vinegar and water, it alsoworks fantastic when spraying your garage door when etching the aluminum
     
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    So, you're insinuating that you lost your genitals in an unfortunate smelting accident?

    Groovy baby...
     
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