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    Default wattly solagard to zinc need primer??

    im building a carport, its made from zincalume posts and beams, i want to paint it using wattyl solagard, do i need a etch primer to be put on the metal first or will just painting the colour onto the metal be good enough after cleaning the surface?

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    Thats why you pay the big money for solarguard , you don't need a primer or undercoat
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    thats good cause i didnt put any on.

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    Quote Originally Posted by wozzzzza View Post
    thats good cause i didnt put any on.
    did'nt you read the back of the can....

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    Brand new zincilume has a clear grease on it which needs to be cleaned before painting over. Usually you would allow the zinc to age for around 12 months before painting.

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