Why not go with powder coating it is more durable than paint and looks good
too.
Everything metal part I could fit in my oven got powder coated.
Steve Hagar
a143
Mesa AZ
Just finished mod 72
> [Original Message]
> From: Andrew Sarangan <asarangan@yahoo.com>
> To: <europa-list@matronics.com>
> Date: 5/7/2007 8:59:38 PM
> Subject: Europa-List: Painting metal parts
>
>
> I know nothing about painting, except for routine touchups I have done
> around the house. Now I have to decide how to paint Europa's external
> metal parts such as flap arms. All my metal parts have been treated
> with alodine and sprayed with zinc chromate. I am assuming that no
> further primer is needed before top coat. But what kind of top coat
> should I use? Can I use the garden variety Krylon brand spray paint
> from the hardware store? Any special considerations?
>
> Any insights would be greatly appreciated.
>
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