Kevin Tetz from Eastwood explains how to choose the correct primer for your application and when to use each type: Epoxy Primer Self Etching Primer 2K Urethane Primer-Surfacer Contour Polyester Primer-Surfacer Also of Interest: Bodywork, Primer, Pinholes, Guide-Coats, and Sanding with Bad Chad ...
After cleaning using a wire brush on a drill, I'm treating the areas with rust killer then etch primer then regular primer. While Epoxy is the best primer to use on treated areas, it's a tough product to use for a beginner. vanwazltoff12 years ago i wish things were this easy for...
We’re going to use a thin, sandable epoxy called XTC-3D to fill in the print. XTC-3D is cost-effective, quick, thin, and high-performing. Note that a small amount goes a long way, and you should always follow the manufacturer’s recommended pot life. Pro-Tip: Maintain a weight ra...
A good automotive primer, sanded to 400 or 600 and some Krylon (misted in several coats) will probably be fine - do not use Rustoleum! Or, like someone said, just leave it all funky to show the scars. It's a real plane now. Hey Surfimp, whassup!? Glad you're not taking me ...
These are far less common—though you might find them in your search and be forced to use one in a pinch—and they require users to mix two small vials of adhesive and hardener in the syringe before starting, which was simple. Advertisement - Continue Reading Below The adhesive disc and ...
Glue these 1.25” below the waterline (this gives a ¼” of hull for you balsa to glue on to) and ¼” fore and aft of the penetrable areas. Use automotive putty to taper the edge of the framing to the ship’s hull. Let dry and sand. You may need to apply a few layers to...
Fill any deep gouges that remain with more filler, sanding when it is hard, to finish this phase of the repair. Step 9 Spray the repaired area with sandable automotive primer. Step 10 Allow the primer to dry completely, and sand smooth with fine sandpaper. ...
Mix 1 quart of white vinegar with 1 quart of water in a bucket. Use the sponge to rub away any light oxidation from the surface of your aluminum-coated furniture. Step 3 Apply a quarter-size amount of fine-cut automotive rubbing compound designed for use on aluminum onto a terry cloth ...
Apply the automotive repair putty or high temperature epoxy adhesive to the cracked or broken part of the chiminea. Apply enough putty or adhesive that it mounds up slightly on the surface of the clay. Use a clamp to clamp any broken pieces onto a firm section of the clay before applying ...
The ideal time is when the primer is completely dry. If you used the recommended thin coat it should dry within an hour, but read the spray paint can label to make sure.Drying time will take longer in hot and humid conditions. How long should I wait until I can re-coat my piece?