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Old Aug 20, 2004 | 09:27 PM
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paint block...quick question..
do i need to use primer when painting the block...do it have to be a special type of primer to withstad the heat...i am using duplicolor engine(600*F) spray paint.
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Old Aug 20, 2004 | 09:47 PM
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I usually use marine engine primer, that you can get at the boat store. High zinc chromate concentration. It doesn't come off, and you won't have a problem with rust peeking through.
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Old Aug 20, 2004 | 11:15 PM
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i use rustolium without primer and not had any problems
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Old Aug 21, 2004 | 08:03 AM
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i got a can of galvanize stuff....its 95% zinc, but i am afriad to use it as primer because it doesn't mention anything about high heat?
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