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Technical, Techniques, Hints, and Tips => Painting, Finishing and Care. => Topic started by: howard66spary on August 04, 2024, 12:13:06 pm

Title: painting stainless steel
Post by: howard66spary on August 04, 2024, 12:13:06 pm

Good Morning All                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            I am about to construct  some parts on my tamar made of stainless steel what would be the primer for these parts and would it also work on brass etched parts                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       Best Regards Thanks  howard66spary

Title: Re: painting stainless steel
Post by: Subculture on August 04, 2024, 08:19:19 pm

Stainless steel is far less slippery than brass, however a good etch primer like Upol Acid 8 brand will work well on both metals.

Title: Re: painting stainless steel
Post by: Stavros! on August 06, 2024, 05:10:59 pm

Good choice subculture one if not the best on the market and availabe from Halfords ......well thats where i get mine from,thank you for the reminder i need some for a 5inch guage loco i am renovaiting