Why?We prime. Nope, this thread is not intended to discuss the pros and cons of it. It has been suggested to me to mechanically etch smallish parts using a tumbler with pecan (pronounced properly peck-on) shells in a tumbler like device.
Any thoughts?
Cheers!
Mike
Easier to acid etch small parts with Alumiprep. A few ounces mixed per manufacturer in a heavy zip bag. Add the parts. Seal. Shake. Soak a few minutes. Remove to a clean water bath. Rinse. Dry. Prime. Small parts are also easy to Alodine the same way and save both primer and weight.We prime. Nope, this thread is not intended to discuss the pros and cons of it. It has been suggested to me to mechanically etch smallish parts using a tumbler with pecan (pronounced properly peck-on) shells in a tumbler like device.
Any thoughts?
Cheers!
Mike
Dunno where you are from, but way down south it's pronounced: "PEE-can"... It has been suggested to me to mechanically etch smallish parts using a tumbler with pecan (pronounced properly peck-on) shells in a tumbler like device.
Nope!Dunno where you are from, but way down south it's pronounced: "PEE-can"
YMMV........
I used Alumiprep for etching. I have a large concrete mixing tub from HomeDepot and etch all larger aluminum parts inside. The Aluminprep was poured back into the container for reuse. For priming and painting, I followed up with the Alodine conversion process prior to painting.We prime. Nope, this thread is not intended to discuss the pros and cons of it. It has been suggested to me to mechanically etch smallish parts using a tumbler with pecan (pronounced properly peck-on) shells in a tumbler like device.
Any thoughts?
Cheers!
Mike
Just the alumiprep by itself will etch it well for adhesion? I've been doing acid etch bath plus scuffing with red scotchbright pad in the acid bath. Would save time to not have to scuff.Easier to acid etch small parts with Alumiprep. A few ounces mixed per manufacturer in a heavy zip bag. Add the parts. Seal. Shake. Soak a few minutes. Remove to a clean water bath. Rinse. Dry. Prime. Small parts are also easy to Alodine the same way and save both primer and weight.
Says the guy from Cali. hahahaDunno where you are from, but way down south it's pronounced: "PEE-can"
YMMV........
I prefer some mechanical abrasion for paints. I've tried it both ways. Scuffing and washing. Alumiprep solo. I prefer scuffing and scrubbing at the same time with maroon or gray scotchbrite and Bon Ami cleanser. Rinse. Dry. Paint. No haz mat rinse products. I can wash in the sink.Just the alumiprep by itself will etch it well for adhesion? I've been doing acid etch bath plus scuffing with red scotchbright pad in the acid bath. Would save time to not have to scuff.
Not sure what you consider way down, but I was born and raised south of I-10 in Louisiana....Dunno where you are from, but way down south it's pronounced: "PEE-can"
YMMV........
And it is Feeeeish. 4-syllables.Dunno where you are from, but way down south it's pronounced: "PEE-can"
YMMV........