Etch Primer for Aluminium Prop

Started by Lazy Pelican, November 07 2021, 15:03

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Lazy Pelican

Now that I have removed the propeller I intend to strip all the old paint and start again with bare metal.
Can anyone recommend a decent Etch Primer & should I use 2 part?

Yngmar

This one has served me very well (UK based supplier): https://www.militaryvehiclepaint.co.uk/product_details.php?product_id=61711

Don't apply too thickly - with etch primer a thin coat is better.
formerly Songbird - Bavaria 40 Ocean (2001) -- now gone farming

Lazy Pelican

Thanks- presumably I can overcoat direct with Trilux?

Yngmar

Assume so - never tried Trilux, but Velox Plus worked well.
formerly Songbird - Bavaria 40 Ocean (2001) -- now gone farming

symphony2

Trilux (or Ecopower the Hempel equivalent) has its own primer. You may well find your prop still has the original epoxy coating underneath the antifoul. Don't forget to check for any movement around the rubber hub while you have it off.