"NotMyRealName" <spike@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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> In message <fsc1mk$h0$1@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
>, Graham Frankland
> <gfrankland@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> writes
>>
>>"NotMyRealName" <spike@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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>>> Hi All
>>>
>>> Can anyone point me in the direction of a UK supplier of self-etching
>>> primer. I need it for an aluminium alloy catamaran drive leg. I have
>>> googled, but not found anything appropriate.
>>>
>>> --
>>> Spike
>>>
>>>
>>Not sure what you Googled but when I entered "etching primer", there
were
>>lots of hits.
>>
>>Graham.
>>
>>
>
> Indeed - but mostly in the US.
>
> There are several (eg frost.co.uk) that advertise for **** 15 (spelling?)
> self-etching primer, but this is for priming existing **** 15 topcoat
that
> has set. Duplicolor (used to be Holts I think) do one, but I can only
find
> sources in the US. I was beginning to wonder whether there is some EU
reg.
> about retailing products containing phosphoric acid.
>
> I will continue my search. Next is a trip to Halfords.
>
> --
> Spike
Frost (UK supplier) Product 16014 Self Etching Primer Light Grey. Aerosol.
QUALITY PRIMER FOR USE OVER BARE METALS SUCH AS STEEL, STAINLESS STEEL AND
ALUMINIUM.
Directions.
Clean the surface thoroughly ensuring the surface is free from grease. oil
etc. Pre Painting Prep (10041) is recommended. Make sure that steel is
free
from rust and that aluminium is free from other coatings (such as
anodizing)
and oxidation (white rust).
If making spot repairs, feather-edge and sand original finish. Do not use
over new enamel.
Apply 2 - 3 thin coats allow 10 minutes between each coat.
Dries to touch in 15 minutes. Allow 2 hours dry time at room temperature
before top coating or sanding. Sanding is not necessary if recoated within
24 hours.
Graham.
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