primer for a new watercan

[madcat]

I have come by an unpainted 1 gallon can and I wish to paint it but do not really know what primer to use.Last time I had this situation Phil primed the cans for me but its a bit of a long trip to Scotland. Whatever I use I don't need a massive bucket of it either.

[c c]

I have come by an unpainted 1 gallon can and I wish to paint it but do not really know what primer to use.Last time I had this situation Phil primed the cans for me but its a bit of a long trip to Scotland. Whatever I use I don't need a massive bucket of it either.

When I painted two galvanised cans 7 years ago (using Phil's basic paint kit) I primed them with a galvanised paint primer from Homebase and it as good today as it was when it went on the cans. No sign of any flaking off yet.

[Ex- Member]

Old weathered Galvanized metal can be covered with regular primer like Red Oxide, newer stuff it's best to use an etching primer. Lightly key off with 100 grit paper.

[jelunga]

Either small pistol or large rifle I reckon. Then some Vitavouri or Hercules. That will propel it nicely.

 

Oh, not that sort of primer!

Edited March 4, 2013 by jelunga

[Pie Eater]

I have come by an unpainted 1 gallon can and I wish to paint it but do not really know what primer to use.Last time I had this situation Phil primed the cans for me but its a bit of a long trip to Scotland. Whatever I use I don't need a massive bucket of it either.

SWMBO used Hammerite special metal primer on an old milk churn that she decorated.

 

Steve

[antarmike]

Granville Galvanised Etching Primer 1 Litre should be about £8.00

[dave moore]

Hi

 

I've used most of the suggestions mentioned so far. Currently I'm using Upol etch primer, available from car body repair suppliers (I use Atex in Canal St, Berkeley Hill). Costs a fiver for an aerosol can that will do several water can sized items. It's good stuff!