I plan on using this overa brushed metal finish. Will the required metal prep hurt the finish?
744992
I wondered the same thing when I first used it.It eches the surface on a moleculer level, I didn't see any difference after eching a aluminum backing I polished up. Tip..Thin, wet coats for best look.......
744993
I used it over polished alloy car rims.The metal prep provided a great bond and the finished rims looked nice and had a great shine. I thought it was a great product.
754087
Use the metal prep. It will then adhere nicely to rusty and non rusty metal as well as painted surfaces. I used it on my 68 Cougar and it was awesome. I also used the por putty after I used the metal prep and there was no adhering issues.
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All you should need is a good bi-metallic drill bit. I had not problem, just make sure you use a small center punch to make a dimple so the drill bit does not walk and ruin the finish. Just a small dimple don't go overboard and make a big one.
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Yes, I am specifically using it in this combination... brushed steel though - not chrome.
1881758
Yes, make sure the surface is clean. If the zinc coating is smooth it will need to be roughed up to 80 grit
655574
I'm sure it would depend on how bad the surface was. Mine was light / new rust. I didn't do any prep and had great results.
798466
The exterior is brushed aluminium type, if I were to try I would make sure to prep the areas by sanding with 100 grit or finer so that the paint would adhere. I have not tried this though.
1299597
I think preparation of sink surface is key to successful application. If surface rust and bump can be smoothed then product will adhere properly. Otherwise you will see bumps when paint cures. I applied product to bathtub with rust streaks showing through enamel. I couldn't get the rust streaks as smooth with the enamel, some bumps can be seen after paint cured. The rust spots still showed through after awhile. I think I needed to prime first and follow up with this product. So preparation is to get down to bare metal with all rust removed before application.
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I'm assuming you will apply the POR15 with a brush. The etching will definitely affect the adjacent exterior paint. You will want to build a ledge along the bottom of the corroded area using masking tape and cardboard to catch the metal prep. Take care to keep the corroded area wet, but not so much it flows onto the exterior paint. Once the area is etched with the metal prep the water will neutralize the acid of the metal prep. Dry thr area thoroughly and brush on the POR 15. Randy in Wichita
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I don't know where you live, but if you could get the bar sand or media blasted first that would take off any rust and loose chrome or anything else for that matter. If you can't do that you can just sand it by hand until you have a smooth and rust free surface and then use the primer. Another way is to buy a can of rust remover and shoot it on first, then sand and primer. The rust reformer will keep any rust from coming thru the new finish. You can purchase it on Amazon too. Hope this helps you.
508170
I already had brushed stainless accessories. That finish is pretty common and easy to match up.
1895059
Absolutely. Some pieces I have sealed with a polyeurothane spray, with no problems to the finish.
1884857
No, you shouldn't just for a precaution. Metal against metal can scratch and that is never a good thing. I would go with rubber or wooden utensils.
1525285
I have not used any type of finish on mine. I haven't found that they need one.
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The directions tell you not to get any on metal. I'd use rubbing or polishing compound, depending on how bad the markings are.
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I went with Brushed Nickel... looks great. Depends on how your coutertop and backsplash are colored.
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I used a metal one and worried about scratching the finish. I now use nothing but wood or silicone as I want to protect the beauty of this skillet.