Not being an expert and understanding all the differences in primers and paints, I'm looking for input on what to use on my axles when i repaint them. I'd like the job to last a few years, but I don't want to spend a small fortune and it has to be a rattle can job.
I intend to remove as much of the rust as i can from the axle and use some converter product to hit what's left. From there, the choices of primers (especially) and paints are dizzying.
Up to now, I've just been using a standard metal primer from Rustoleum and their Camoflauge series Rust-stop paints. I don't know how good these are compared to other home center available offerings.
In the primer department, there's etching, zinc, sandable, and what appears to be just "primer" - like the one I have been using. Paints are endless and here I don't know if the finish makes a difference - flat, satin, semi-gloss, etc - in durability.
How many coats of each? Usually, I just put on one-two coats of primer so that it's covered good...then 3-4 coats of paint. My thought was always "more is going to be better..." does that really hold true?
Is there another product that put over the paint will make it tougher for rocks and such to remove my paint job?
Thanks for the help!
Rob
I intend to remove as much of the rust as i can from the axle and use some converter product to hit what's left. From there, the choices of primers (especially) and paints are dizzying.
Up to now, I've just been using a standard metal primer from Rustoleum and their Camoflauge series Rust-stop paints. I don't know how good these are compared to other home center available offerings.
In the primer department, there's etching, zinc, sandable, and what appears to be just "primer" - like the one I have been using. Paints are endless and here I don't know if the finish makes a difference - flat, satin, semi-gloss, etc - in durability.
How many coats of each? Usually, I just put on one-two coats of primer so that it's covered good...then 3-4 coats of paint. My thought was always "more is going to be better..." does that really hold true?
Is there another product that put over the paint will make it tougher for rocks and such to remove my paint job?
Thanks for the help!
Rob