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Keith5



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United Kingdom 2012 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 USW Santorini Black
Painting Stainless steel - advice please
I have had some brackets made to fix my foxwing awning onto a flatdog rax. The brackets are made from 316 so should be fine however their a bit shiny against the black of the rax.

Considering painting them rather than powder coating, do I need to think about specific primers before using a satin black spray?

Thanks Keith
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custom90



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Key surface, acid etch primer, base, clear.

If you want a superb gloss finish it'd be key, acid etch, hi build / filler primer, dry sand with 600 grit then base, clear.

For large items there would be another step too a sealer on top of the hi build.
As the hibuild will take on quite a bit of paint.

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Sand blasting gives the best key i found.
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custom90



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That maybe not possible though for the OP unless sent off, I certainly couldn't do it myself.

Panel wipe would also be useful. ⭐️⭐️God Bless the USA 🇬🇧🇺🇸 ⭐️⭐️
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Our work specifications (aerospace) call for a light bead blast before painting stainless steel surfaces. 1995 Defender 110 CSW
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Post #607077 5th Mar 2017 9:05pm
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custom90



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Is there ever any issues with pitting due to defects? ⭐️⭐️God Bless the USA 🇬🇧🇺🇸 ⭐️⭐️
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Keith5



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Thanks for the suggestions so far.

Sand blasting is beyond what I can do. If I were to do that I would be as well getting it powder coated at the same time. Keith
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Balvaig



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Bought stainless rear mud flap brackets for mine. Prepped with fine wet and dry, etch coated, primed and top coated in satin black. No problems despite harsh environment. A straightforward diy job.
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