Hi all,
This is my first post but I've been reading articles on this site for a long time. I've quite a few subjects to tackle but first of all I'll get out the way the most pressing.
I'm in the process of restoring a living wagon (like a shepherds hut) that runs on cast iron wheels that have been tyred with wrought iron tyres for running on the road. It was originally pulled by a steam engine of some kind, maybe a road roller.
Anyway, This particular van will be laid up after resto for a long time as it's going to be used for camping holidays and the like. The lady I am doing it for will be maintaining it herself where possible so I want the finish on the iron to be as durable as possible while still retaining as much of a traditional asthetic as poss.
So, After blasting what should I do in terms of it's treatment pre paint? Is it worth having my balasters put an etch prime on there, then maybe brush on a high zinc primer followed by the paint we are using?
I've never used etch primer but have been told it usually requires a normal primer afterwards, is this correct.
Cheers,
Olly
This is my first post but I've been reading articles on this site for a long time. I've quite a few subjects to tackle but first of all I'll get out the way the most pressing.
I'm in the process of restoring a living wagon (like a shepherds hut) that runs on cast iron wheels that have been tyred with wrought iron tyres for running on the road. It was originally pulled by a steam engine of some kind, maybe a road roller.
Anyway, This particular van will be laid up after resto for a long time as it's going to be used for camping holidays and the like. The lady I am doing it for will be maintaining it herself where possible so I want the finish on the iron to be as durable as possible while still retaining as much of a traditional asthetic as poss.
So, After blasting what should I do in terms of it's treatment pre paint? Is it worth having my balasters put an etch prime on there, then maybe brush on a high zinc primer followed by the paint we are using?
I've never used etch primer but have been told it usually requires a normal primer afterwards, is this correct.
Cheers,
Olly