Die -cast paint.

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Hi to all
I am starting to restore my f3 die-cast frame, my question is ,do I need some primer first to paint or can I paint it directly?
thank in advance
Andre.

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Hi Andre ! I don’t know for sure, but here is a link to some info, & primer paint.
Scroll down, & there are some tips there.
http://www.trainenamel.com/

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Thank John!!!

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I would strongly recommend stripping off the old paint and priming before adding the cover coats of paint.

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Andre,

Make some photos during the process, I would love to see how you struggled through the steps.
Indeed, as Dr. John says, getting rid of the old paint layers and then priming it, is the best way forward.
When I started rstoring, the first car I did not use a rust-retarding primer. (Nowadays, most direct metal paints already have that feature.) I still regret that.
Did you already figure out what paint scheme you are going to give your F3. Warbonnet is quiet a challenge…

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Hi.
Sorry but I go to restore only the frame, because is rusty .(batery demage)
Anyway I will take a pictures and post the results.
Andre.

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Andre, “rust” is corrosion of iron or steel. Your casting is zinc; so a rust-retarding property wouldn’t give a particular primer any advantage over another.

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Thanks…I want to know, if is necesary primer for more paint adhesion.
Andre.