V vdubz Member Messages 166 May 10, 2012 #1 I have stripped my engine block down to bare metal and will be spraying it shortly, my question is, is it best to use etch primer first? as i will be painting it with 2k paint, i normally just use engine paint straight over bare metal.
I have stripped my engine block down to bare metal and will be spraying it shortly, my question is, is it best to use etch primer first? as i will be painting it with 2k paint, i normally just use engine paint straight over bare metal.
steveo3002 Member Messages 7,828 May 10, 2012 #2 yeah you need a coat of etch or epoxy on the bare metal
langy langys rodshop Messages 6,095 Location London May 10, 2012 #3 The etch won't like the heat, 2 coats of Epoxy primer and then wet on wet with your topcoat, will last for years and look super
The etch won't like the heat, 2 coats of Epoxy primer and then wet on wet with your topcoat, will last for years and look super
V vdubz Member Messages 166 May 11, 2012 #4 Thanks langy, that was exactly what i was worried about with the etch.
