Lefty
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There is an old saying which goes, "neither down nor feathers." Bare metal is not good but neither is too much rust. I blasted the frame in a fast pass, removing encrusted dirt, the crusty layers and scales of rust which had not adhered tightly to the metal. Hopefully I have not erred to one side or the other.
POR-15 makes a surface prep product which contains an acid and a zinc treatment that promotes adhesion. The photo shows how it works. It's etched some of the rust away, but most is still there. The next step is the paint itself.
Also I blasted the exhaust system clean. It's going to get a coat of high temperature ceramic paint. I chose Rustoleum. Eastwood makes a product too. I'm not sure if there are any products which will be durable.
POR-15 makes a surface prep product which contains an acid and a zinc treatment that promotes adhesion. The photo shows how it works. It's etched some of the rust away, but most is still there. The next step is the paint itself.
Also I blasted the exhaust system clean. It's going to get a coat of high temperature ceramic paint. I chose Rustoleum. Eastwood makes a product too. I'm not sure if there are any products which will be durable.
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