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5th April 2008, 12:05 PM #1
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wattly solagard to zinc need primer??
im building a carport, its made from zincalume posts and beams, i want to paint it using wattyl solagard, do i need a etch primer to be put on the metal first or will just painting the colour onto the metal be good enough after cleaning the surface?
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5th April 2008, 04:23 PM #2
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5th April 2008, 06:07 PM #3
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Thats why you pay the big money for solarguard , you don't need a primer or undercoat
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5th April 2008, 09:37 PM #4
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thats good cause i didnt put any on.
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7th May 2008, 03:00 AM #5
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did'nt you read the back of the can....
Originally Posted by wozzzzza
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8th May 2008, 07:55 PM #6
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Brand new zincilume has a clear grease on it which needs to be cleaned before painting over. Usually you would allow the zinc to age for around 12 months before painting.
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