Neil Clark Posted March 19, 2020 Report Share Posted March 19, 2020 I've found a much much better bonnet. It's already been sanded to bare metal. I need to get a coat of something on PDQ both on top and underneath. I imagine rubbing the metal down with something like 180 grade, then what would you recommend? I've never had to do this before. I don't have a garage so although I can keep it dryish I have to be careful. I'm not going to be doing the proper painting but I do want to most of the prep work. Thanks Neil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thescrapman Posted March 19, 2020 Report Share Posted March 19, 2020 It needs to Be etch primed i would then put it somewhere dry until the car is resprayed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil Clark Posted March 19, 2020 Author Report Share Posted March 19, 2020 OK thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Lindsay Posted March 19, 2020 Report Share Posted March 19, 2020 Prime it well - very well!! If you don't intend to use it for a while then a thick coat will preserve it and can always be sanded off again. I had a lot of stuff sandblasted about ten years ago, suspension turrets, engine valences and the like, just sprayed on a coat of grey primer but after a few years they were rusting badly even indoors; the garage was well ventilated so a lot of moisture in the air but they still all had to be blasted again. A heavier covering might have helped! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NonMember Posted March 19, 2020 Report Share Posted March 19, 2020 Agree on the etch prime but I also agree with Colin - add some good coats of standard primer over that for a bit more protection. You will be rubbing it down when it comes out of storage anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RogerH Posted March 19, 2020 Report Share Posted March 19, 2020 Etch primer and standard primer is not water/moisture proof. Why not go for BondaRust primer. This is water proof and will seal the surface from oxygen ingress. But yes, wrap it up and try to keep it dry. Roger Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil Clark Posted March 20, 2020 Author Report Share Posted March 20, 2020 What is the POR-15 I keep reading about? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul H Posted March 20, 2020 Report Share Posted March 20, 2020 Marketed in the uk by Frosts . I rate the product range including fuel tank sealer . I’ve treated engine ancillaries and look new and applied 2 years ago . The rule for applying is to follow the rules . Here’s a link to start with Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thescrapman Posted March 20, 2020 Report Share Posted March 20, 2020 POR15 only works on rusty metal, properly rusty metal, thus the name "paint over rust number 15" it just falls off shiney metal, this I know as the previous owner used it on the new sills of my 2000 it it just falls off again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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