Original Message: ----------------- From: Doug Van Cleve dvancleve@cox.net Date: Fri, 27 Feb 2004 14:39:15 -0700 To: classicrendezvous@bikelist.org Subject: [CR]Touching up rusty spots
Howdy folks.
" I suspect it would be best to put something down on these bare areas before the color. What is the best thing to use? Ideally this product would not harm the adjacent paint. The biggest bare area is probably a bit smaller than a dime."
Rust-o-leum makes a grey primer (non spray) that you'd find in a small can at most hardware stores. I THINK this is ok to use under an auto paint or nail varnish. I know the traditional red rust-o-leum is NOT suitable for this as it doesn't like lacquer or synthetic auto enamels. It's a good idea to use a primer or undercoat when painting raw metal just make sure you let it dry thorughly before applying the finish coat. Auto enamel would be a safer topcoat over primer paint than nail varnish which is lacquer based and can do very weird things with paint.
Peter Kohler Washington DC USA
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