Zinc chromate primer is available--in California--at aviation supply
shops and websites. Good stuff.
bs
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Bob Spidell San Jose, CA bspidell@comcast.net
'67 Austin-Healey 3000 '56 Austin-Healey 100M
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From: "BJ8Healeys" <sbyers@ec.rr.com>
> Hi, Jerry -
> The best primer for aluminum is zinc chromate. I found some at a boat
> supply store, but I have no idea if California allows the stuff ("known by
> the State of California, etc., etc."). Anything that will separate the
> aluminum from the steel will prevent galvanic corrosion. I painted the
> steel flange of the fenders with a rust-preventive red oxide primer called
> Corroless (I believe the equivalent sold by Eastwood is called Rust
> Encapsulator), but any good primer would do if you put on a good coat of it.
> On top of that, I used a clear silicone.
>
> Unless the car sits outside in the weather and the joint stays wet
> frequently, it isn't likely that it's going to see much galvanic corrosion
> anyway.
>
> Happy Healeying!
> Steve Byers
> HBJ8L/36666
> BJ8 Registry
> Havelock, NC USA
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-healeys@autox.team.net
> [mailto:owner-healeys@autox.team.net]On Behalf Of Gerald Rude
> Sent: Saturday, October 21, 2006 9:05 AM
> To: healeys@autox.team.net
> Cc: gdr1@pge.com
> Subject: Shroud Installation Question
>
>
> Hello all,
>
> I'm attempting to install my rear shroud on my BJ8. Can anyone tell me what
> type of sealant or goop I should be using at the shroud aluminum to frame
> steel interface?
>
> I assume the shroud should be painted on the inside (where it touchs the
> steel) also? any recommendations for primer and type of paint there?
>
> Just trying to avoid the galvanic action......
>
> Thank you all in advance,
>
> Jerry Rude
> Prather California
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