Did your alodine kit come with a product called "metalprep" to clean the
parts prior to alodining. I think its a mixture of detergent and acid.
Anyway, its just as good on steel as it is on aluminum - instructions say it
works on most metals.
Jenolite is also good but a bit messy - is designed for cars and available
---From auto stores.
----- Original Message -----
From: Tony Renshaw <renshaw@ozemail.com.au>
Subject: Steel Parts Treatment
> Gidday all,
>
> I want to find out how to prep my steel parts of my flight control system
> prior to painting? I have a Boeing spec Green paint that I will use over
> the top, but was wondering what I should clean the surface with first? I
am
> happy with the alodine/anzapon system for aluminium, but now I am
> interested in the steel stuff.
> Standing by for tips/advice, please?
> Reg
> Tony Renshaw
>
> Reg
> Tony Renshaw
> Builder No.236
>
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