I like the Tnemec zinc primer. Used it about 12 years ago on some cast
iron in Tribeca as a primer. The finished job has held up good.

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Becker, Dan wrote:

>Word up on the query below? I'll forward replies.
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>10-Q,
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>>-----Original Message-----
>>From: [log in to unmask] [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
>>Sent: Tuesday, November 08, 2005 11:29 AM
>>To: [log in to unmask]
>>Cc: [log in to unmask]
>>Subject: [forum-l] Primer for Rusty Metal Surfaces
>>
>>
>>The Colorado city of Westminster owns the Savery Savory
>>Mushroom Farm Water Tower.  The city desires to preserve the
>>tower as a visual landmark only.  It is not intended to hold
>>water anymore.  The water tank is rusted metal.  The city
>>desires to bond the rust to the metal.  To date, all sources
>>recommend hand-scraping loose paint and rust then power
>>washing the surface.
>>
>>After this is done, the city has been offered a choice
>>between either an epoxy primer (polymeric epoxy amine
>>primer/sealer made by Carboline) or a zinc-based primer made
>>by Tnemec.  Can any one offer any advice regarding which type
>>of primer is preferable?
>>
>>Contact person with the City of Westminster is Vicky Bunsen,
>>(303) 430-2400 x 2111 or [log in to unmask]
>>
>>Thanks.  I apologize for any cross-postings.
>>
>>

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