Overpolishing the metal smooth, (burnishing) with a wirebrush actually gives the paint less to stick to. Zero Rust specs say to remove loose and scaly rust. Leaving a bit of a tooth for proper adhesion.

I have talked to people who made their rear end all smooth and the paint fell right off.

Spend a day degreasing and wirebrushing and paint'r up is my suggestion.


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