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In article <1179707745.437062.274560@y2g2000prf.googlegroups.com>,
stol <benford2@aol.com> wrote:
> On May 20, 8:44 am, Michael Horowitz <mhoro...@cox.net> wrote:
> > I know that primer(over steel) is designed to provide a base for a top
> > coat, and (allegedly) you should not leave steel with only a zinc
> > chromate coating (although I have seen steel fuselages zinc chromated
> > only and they appear in good condition).
> >
> > I've read that if you appy a 2-part epoxy primer, you do not need a
> > top coat. Anyone else read that? - Mike
>
> If you like the color of the primer then a top coat will only add
> extra weight. IMHO
>
> Ben
The paint companies around here (PPG, for instance) say that primers
will not protect the steel long-term -- you need to apply a top coat to
seal it.
Check with a good auto/marine paint company -- they have a wealth of
information at their disposal.
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Re: Requirement to paint over 2-part epoxy?
