This comes in water-based and petroleum-based versions. (A water-based
version is good for aluminum; a petroleum-based remover is good for
steel.) Apply the remover liberally and sop it up with clean, lint-free
towels or rags. The idea is to lift contaminates off the surface rather than
rub them around. When working with a surface that has existing paint,
soap and water makes a fine initial cleaning solution, as well.
Wax, grease remover and lint-free towels are essential for cleaning
freshly blasted metal or new parts.In selecting a primer, it is important to recognize the properties of
both the primer and the surface to get the right primer for the right job.
For bare steel, the options are self-etch, epoxy and phenolic primer. For
aluminum, self-etch or epoxy makes the best choice. For painted surfaces
and fiberglass, a 2K urethane or epoxy primer are good selections.
There’s really no good time to use acrylic lacquer primer or enamel
primer. Neither of these products have the adhesion properties of the
aforementioned primers.
Once the primer has been selected and the surface is clean, it’s time to
get ready to spray. Depending on the time of year, the temperature of