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Paint on the Cheap.......(See pic.)

http://albums.photopoint.com/j/View?u=416438&a=13798318&p=54524552


1 Gallon of Savogran stripper....Down to bare metal. Soap and water washdown. , 220 Wet/Dry on Orbital sander (wet) followed by 320 Wet /Dry on Orbital, 2 Gallons of White vinegar (Acid etch), clear water Washdown.

Rustoleum Red Rusty metal Primer 1 Gal by brush, 2 coats(24 hrs between coats.
Let sit for 48 hours. Light sand with 400 WET/DRY (WET).
DRY THOROUGHLY.

TWO color coats of Rustoleum SMOKE GRAY (2/3 Gallon) and 1/2 Pint of BLACK GLOSS for trim brushed on. 2mil thick coats.

Let set up for month or two and wet sand with 600 to level brush marks. Spray (buddy has sprayer, no time right now) with remainder of smoke gray above thined by 10% with Acetone. This will give smooth gloss surface.

It ain't showroom, but I don't need a $600.00 paint job for going to the landfill and or transporting ship parts.

Less than $75.00 spent on paint, stripper, sandpaper, brushes.

 

I am no expert but would have to say by what I saw in your pix (although I could not get a clear view) that if you can do this with cheap stuff you could do a hell of a job with some good paint. Good job and good luck