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painting headers

Discussion in 'Hangout Lounge' started by hoju, Oct 24, 2010.

  1. hoju

    hoju New Member

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    I sanded my headers but there was a lot of pitting so I can't get all the dust off. What would you recommend to get the dust off? I tried compress air and a moist rag but there's always some left.
     
    hoju, Oct 24, 2010
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    Brockzila New Member

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    honestly

    I will only sand blast headers if they are getting painted. have had a couple of jobs that i have done look like shit 6 months later as the rust underneath makes it flack off.
     
    Brockzila, Oct 24, 2010
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    You might wanna try PPG DX579, its not too expensive. its a metal deep clean and conditioner so it should work fine to get in the pitting and clean it all out, and its also a great paint pre prep. just make sure to read the directions and wash off with water b4 drying.
     
    thrashin302, Oct 24, 2010
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    tack cloth, thats what I used when I painted my headers. The look great, and its been over a year. so no flaking as of yet.
     
    frankenbiker, Oct 24, 2010
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