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MG Midget and Sprite Technical - tackling rust: what to do netxt

Hi guys

I have a highly tuned Sprite 1969 and decided to tackle the process of corrosion. As I do everything myself and have limited tools, I did the following:

- removed all paint and rust, where necessary
- sprayed it with noverox
- put everything in primer SudWest Allgrund (Zincphosphate)

I would like to have your opinion what to do next. I have to use filler...

Local company advised me to use Fertan, than Ferpox, than filler and than top coat. I never used Ferpox...? Anyone

a.o. arnold

I haven't used it, but it sounds impressive...

"Ferpox is a high performance one part epoxy primer. It is designed to be quick drying and provide extremely high levels of protection for all surfaces against corrosion. Ferpox is lead and chromate free.

Ferpox can also be used for general protection on surfaces such as wood and cement.

It is ideal for use after Fertan Rust Converter but Fertan Rust Converter can be overpainted with any protection and finishing coats of your choice.

In vehicle applications Ferpox can be used in all areas to provide long term corrosion protection. If you are doing a top quality job then it makes an ideal mid coat with Fertan Rust Converter beneath it and UBS 220 underbody wax applied on top.

In marine applications it is particularly useful on steel boats. Ferpox will perform very well both inside and outside the hull.

Application is by brush, roller or spray

Standard colour is middle grey, RAL 7016. Coating thickness is normally 60 microns. Matt surface We will make other colours if required with a minimum quantity of 4000 litres.

Shelf life is in excess of 12 months"
Dave O'Neill2

Ok thanks. But ehhh, I was not even sure to go for a epoxy primer. Why should one use that? Does such primer have impact on what kind of topcoat I can use?

Arnold
a.o. arnold

It says it can be overpainted with any protection and finishing coats of your choice.

I'm using Fertan, but I wasn't planning to use Ferpox.
Dave O'Neill2

Has the Epoxy primer any advantage over a normal Zinc phospate primer?
a.o. arnold

No one?
a.o. arnold

I think those are for two different purposes. Bare metal; first a coat of zinc spray and then a layer of epoxy.
Alex G Matla

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