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04-10-01, 06:04 PM

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I need to know of the best available product to cover up rust streaks on an old galvanized barn. It needs to be silver in color. Aluminum paint has never worked in the long run for me on galvanized surfaces. I need a similiar metal paint to bond, correct? Mike and Chipfo, help out a fellow contractor in need!

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04-11-01, 06:45 AM

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Hammerite!! If you can get it....paint straight over rust!

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Promotes adhesion for metal finish paints on non-rusting metal surfaces such as Aluminum, Galvanized and Stainless Steel, Chrome, Brass and Copper. Only 1 coat required. Quick and easy to use. Touch dry in 1 hour. Low odour. Topcoat can be applied after 1-2 hours.

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04-11-01, 05:13 PM

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Toptosher, Thank you. I'll check it out. You are truly the top tosher.

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04-12-01, 04:12 AM

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And you are a TOP man JDX!! Good luck with the metal paint!!

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