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painting chequer

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lambert:
Hi all I am wanting to paint my rear quarter and sill protector plates black from bare aluminum. What if any special prep do I need or is it just grey primer and satin black?

Saffy:
etching primer else before long the primer / top coat will react and flake off.

tack43:
A clean surface. i.e. at leasted rubbed down with wet and dry. Better sand blasted on the checker side (saves time!). Then etch primer, primer, topcoat/colour and laquer (if requred depending on paint type/colour).

Rich

landmannnn:
I usually buy a rattle can of self etch from halfords and rub the shine off with a scouring pad.

lambert:
Ah well this is nicley weathered so I'll just etch ant top it, It's only a landy

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