Model Boat Mayhem

Technical, Techniques, Hints, and Tips => Painting, Finishing and Care. => Topic started by: mrsgoggins on June 09, 2007, 02:30:51 pm

Title: Self Etching Primers
Post by: mrsgoggins on June 09, 2007, 02:30:51 pm

I am using lead chromate self etch primer on brass and copper and it seems to stick like **** to a blanket. Point is I would like to use it on live steam components with temperatures up to 170degC. Google has not been much help as this type of paint is non-PC.
Does anyone have experience of this type of application?
Regards,
Keith

Title: Re: Self Etching Primers
Post by: roycv on June 09, 2007, 02:35:21 pm

Hi mrsgoggins.  I belong to a model engineering club and this is what they use on live steam locos.  It does not benefit in putting it on thickly just covering is enough.
good luck, Roy

Title: Re: Self Etching Primers
Post by: mrsgoggins on June 09, 2007, 02:46:46 pm

Thanks for the prompt and most useful reply. it means I can get painting this weekend.
I had been warned to avoid thick coats but thanks for the thought.
Regards,
Keith

Title: Re: Self Etching Primers
Post by: HS93 (RIP) on June 09, 2007, 02:48:54 pm

Ive used Phoenix etch primer and they say the same as roycv.

Peter


http://www.phoenix-paints.co.uk/sundries.asp