farmershort
Well-Known Member
Hi All,
As part of my rebuild I'm considering what to do about the bulkhead.... Assuming it's in ok condition, my immediate thought was to get it blasted and then hot dipped.
Obviously with painting on Galv I'd need to use that wash solution (morden?), and possibly an etch primer, but I then got wondering about the longevity of such a paint job. Given that the galv coating is supposed to be a sacrificial layer - corroding on top of the steel to create a barrier to protect the steel - does this mean that the first paint chip you get will result in very rapid oxidation of the zinc coating, and thus, peeling paint?
It's be good to know your experiences
Thanks
Adam
As part of my rebuild I'm considering what to do about the bulkhead.... Assuming it's in ok condition, my immediate thought was to get it blasted and then hot dipped.
Obviously with painting on Galv I'd need to use that wash solution (morden?), and possibly an etch primer, but I then got wondering about the longevity of such a paint job. Given that the galv coating is supposed to be a sacrificial layer - corroding on top of the steel to create a barrier to protect the steel - does this mean that the first paint chip you get will result in very rapid oxidation of the zinc coating, and thus, peeling paint?
It's be good to know your experiences
Thanks
Adam