Posted by bill in pa [75.226.34.17] on Sunday, February 14, 2010 at 09:51:07 :
In Reply to: Fresh metal preping....?? posted by Dave Austin [76.186.149.70] on Sunday, February 14, 2010 at 07:56:38 :
here is a cut n paste link to how i built my flat bed..
http://imageevent.com/binnalljr/buildingasteelflatbed
All metal was new,welded everything together.
Then used a wire wheel on a 4" grinder.Then wiped down with paint thinner. was alot of brown dirt, repeat another wipe down,dried.
then 3 coats rustoliem primer, then 2 coats gloss black. hope this helps Bill