Posted by EdC on Thursday, January 09, 2003 at 5:41PM :
In Reply to: Paint Question posted by mrmc on Thursday, January 09, 2003 at 5:20PM :
I've had good success when keeping the original (not the 7 layers added over 50 years) paint on, but, if you do go down to bare metal then you must either etch the metal or use self etching primer. Otherwise you will experience peeling and rust bubbling over time. Also you need to know the condition of the paint, if it's original and weathered you should remove it. If the paint has been protected and is smooth (no chips, flakes, ripples, or pin-holes) then lightly sand and prep. Any signs of rust negates all of this and you got to go to bare metal. Good Luck!