finishing cast iron

Discussion in 'Materials' started by tranmkp, Feb 4, 2005.

  1. tranmkp
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    tranmkp "wherever you go. there you are"

    deeep cast iron keel on Beneteau. What is th ebest way to finish it off?

    Sandblast-zinc primer-filler-coal tar epoxy-epoxy-bottom paint

    or

    Sandblast-zinc primer-filler-flaked epoxy-bottom paint

    can you fair coal tar?

    need to know...
     
    tranmkp, Feb 4, 2005
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  2. gonzo
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    gonzo Senior Member

    Sandblast to white, fill with epoxy fairing compound, prime with epoxy and paint
     
    gonzo, Feb 5, 2005
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  3. D'ARTOIS
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    D'ARTOIS Senior Member

    Absolutely.
     
    D'ARTOIS, Feb 9, 2005
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