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Howdy Folks,

I have alot of bare metal on my truck right now. I sandblasted it clean so I could cut out all the rust and replace it with new tin.

The bad news is that I am forced to move my project out onto the driveway for a month. My garage concrete pad is being replaced.

So, I need to prepare my truck for survival outside.

Does anyone know a good way to proceed in this situation?

Thanks!

Zeke

I think you've got to get some etching primer on the bare metal, and then something ontop of that- primer or sandable sealer. I think sandable sealer would be best because primer doesn't keep out water too well.

I totaly agree with NM51 but use an epoxy primer it is alot harder and will resist water alot better.

Epoxy primer is the only primer that will withstand the weather as it is a sealer too and won't allow the water throught.

Hey Guys!

I'll head over to the local autobody supply store and see what they can do for me.

Thanks!!

Zeke

Maybe you can find a 'self-etching expoxy primer' instead of using etching primer first and then expoxy primer.

Good luck!

To use the epoxy primer after sandblasting you only have to use a good grease and wax remover; then paint.

Yeah, that's exactly what I learned yesterday at the autobody supply store.

I got the epoxy primer, the wax and grease cleaner and the thinner for clean up.

Thanks guys!