what is the best primar

[harryt 281]

hi, I am doing my D200 restoration at the moment, just wondered what you think the best primar is to use

[the showman 4,074]

I always spray my wheelhorses with 2k and use a high build 2k primer that's easy to flat down with wet or dry,

Its all a mater of choice really and what your happy with using

[expeatfarmer 591]

I have been using cans of Simoniz spray putty and High build primer both of which are very good for surface preparation.

[HeadExam 1,783]

Its really tough call, because the bonnet and fenders are a different type of metal than the frame and and drive train. Many automotive places use an epoxy primer or a zinc chromate etching primer and that would be at the high end of products. As I have said before these tractors were never primed to start with so if one got a good prep maybe a acrylic urethane top coat would do, but I still prime as Chris does.

[harryt 281]

ok thanks for your help

[Chris 642]

Harry,

 

The grey primer you saw on those merlin chassis is very good

 

From New Holland Construction brand of paints

[harryt 281]

i cannot seem to find that online, where did you source it from

[S1g 579]

I always use synthetic enamel grey primer, as I can't use paint thinners due to an allergy so thin it with petrol instead. Not the perfect solution but with a bit of practise the finish can be quite good.

[Wristpin 400]

Spraying 2k paint carries a health risk and it is generally recommended that it is only carried out using a proper clean air fed headset - even if spraying out of doors. It's not worth the risk of permanent respiratory damage by not doing so.

Plenty of health and safety info available on the Internet !

Added on edit

http://www.hse.gov.uk/mvr/bodyshop/isocyanates.htm

Edited November 17, 2015 by Wristpin