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| Retroanaconda Member Since: 04 Jan 2012 Location: Scotland Posts: 2746  
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If it's new galv then you'll need to apply T-Wash (mordant solution), then etch primer then topcoat.
If the galv has been weathered for a year or two then you can generally skip the first step. |
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5th Jun 2016 10:40am |
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| chasthechippie Member Since: 15 Aug 2014 Location: Cheshire Posts: 60 
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Just out of interest for anyone hand painting Dulux do a product called METALSHIELD Quick Dry Primer which is specifically for 'new bright or weathered galvanized surfaces' will also do non-ferrous metals. Not cheap at £100+ per 5l but can save a lot of messing with mordant. We have used it extensively and so far has done the job.
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5th Jun 2016 12:07pm |
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| excossack Member Since: 22 Feb 2012 Location: North West Posts: 6005  
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The x-member has been fitted for around 3-4 months.
I shall take a look at T-wash/Mordant solution 1999 Defender TD5 110 Regards John M0VAZ Econet Station 48 no clock |
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5th Jun 2016 8:18pm |
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| excossack Member Since: 22 Feb 2012 Location: North West Posts: 6005
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Just ordered 1L of T-Wash, so hopefully next weekend all being well the x-member will get a coating. 1999 Defender TD5 110
Regards John M0VAZ Econet Station 48 no clock |
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16th Jun 2016 10:18pm |
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| miker Member Since: 13 Sep 2015 Location: Surrey Posts: 1782 
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So as of this weekend, my rear door will have a new galv skin on it. I guess the same logic applies? In which case it will stay unpainted for now!!!
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16th Jun 2016 10:23pm |
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| GREENI Member Since: 22 Aug 2010 Location: staffs Posts: 10383
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If you use mordant solution, just make sure you wear skin and eye protection! It's nasty stuff, ventilation is also a good idea.
Here's my chassis before and after.... Brush it on liberally and leave it for half hour-to an hour, then wash it off thoroughly.  Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge |
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16th Jun 2016 10:48pm |
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| Scott_Landy Member Since: 24 Aug 2015 Location: Cheshire Posts: 85 
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I was getting mordant solution yesterday (Jihnsons decorating centre). A few places had non in stock but learned from one that ICI were actually out if stock of it!
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18th Jun 2016 8:11am |
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