New landrover bulkhead painting

[lotus_esprit_s1]

I have a brand new Defender bulkhead in factory black cathodic primer. I've had it sitting around a few years now, there are some scratches to the primer and starting to surface rust. What is the best procedure to paint this?

Do I have to key the black primer? then grey primer, then colour coat?
Red oxide the bare metal where primer has been scratched?

I'm after maximum protection especially as only 10% of the bulkhead is visible when fitted.

Thanks

 

[john224]

Send it in to be galvinised you carnt beat it,,

 

[lotus_esprit_s1]

Logistically it'd be a nightmare for me unfortunatly, so it's got to be paint and waxoil.

 

[steveo3002]

yes you need to key it

240/320 on a da sander or red scotch pad

idealy etch on the bare bits ..then primer

or epoxy primer if funds allow

 

[madkayaker]

galvanising would be my only choice! it will add value to the landy and is the only way to slow down the tin worm

 

[Lawnmowerboy]

3rd for galv

 

[b20wnx]

yep if i had the money i would galv mine, otherwise just lots of primer and outter paint and lots of watching, i dont think i am going to waxoil mine, but that may change.

 

[Shox Dr]

Galv for sure. Just make sure you take it to one that does LR Bulkheads, and they have a jig. Also make sure they don't quench it afterwards.

Reason been, the jig and air cool will help stop it from warping.