JL45 Posted August 6, 2016 Share Posted August 6, 2016 Just got my bulkhead sand blasted and am ready to seam seal, prime and paint. Should I give it a good clean, maybe with some type of metal prep cleaner? Seems just a bit dusty but other than that looks good. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazzar Posted August 6, 2016 Share Posted August 6, 2016 Can you get panel wipes? What anti rust system did you have in mind? I presume are using a zinc laden paint of some form. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ejparrott Posted August 6, 2016 Share Posted August 6, 2016 Look up Buzzweld for a variety of internal and external coatings Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B reg 90 Posted August 6, 2016 Share Posted August 6, 2016 paint it within 4 hours of blasting to prevent corrosion starting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JL45 Posted August 7, 2016 Author Share Posted August 7, 2016 Past the 4 hours for sure but its stored inside away for the elements which helps. I'm looking at a variety of products that clean the surface of dust, grease, etc but like I said just seems dusty so maybe some wipes like Gazzar metioned. I plan on priming it with Rustoleum auto paint or something similar then painting it to match. Looking at companies Paint Man and Paint My Classic that match the color though not sure if they're zink laden or not. I'll check Buzzweld. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JL45 Posted August 7, 2016 Author Share Posted August 7, 2016 Looking at my original post I see I didn't mention this is a brand new bulkhead. The previous owner never had it fitted or modified (which I have for my 200tdi) and had only painted it...horribly I might add. So that's what I had blasted off. Not sure if that makes a difference or not in regards to prep in reference to cleaning it prior to priming. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Les Henson Posted August 7, 2016 Share Posted August 7, 2016 Shot blasted steel is normally dusty from the blast medium. Don't wipe it with anything as you will be leaving a deposit on the metal (the surface is now like fine sandpaper). Air line or rinse of with something like cellulose thinners which will leave no residual oil. Les Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snagger Posted August 7, 2016 Share Posted August 7, 2016 I wouldn't use seam sealer, as it traps water inside the joints better than keeping it out. I'd paint the panels up, then use a thorough application of thin cavity wax to penetrate between the lapped panels for rust protection. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ejparrott Posted August 7, 2016 Share Posted August 7, 2016 I used Paintman for my 88 when I repainted her the year before my wedding. She looked good...for about 18 months. Never again, did everything he said to do exactly as he said, waste of time. Next time I'll use Craftmaster, I use their paint on my steam loco's, and I'm very particular about those. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JL45 Posted August 15, 2016 Author Share Posted August 15, 2016 Perfect. Thanks all for the tips and advice. Its been a busy few weeks so just now getting to the bulkhead but ready to make some progress. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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