Rust-Proofing Process: Zinc Primer and Wet Paint
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What happens here
The discussion moves to the rust-proofing process. The representative explains that their steel trailers are first zinc-primed, a technique derived from naval applications to prevent rust on ships. This zinc coating actively 'eats up' and prevents rust, even if the paint is scratched down to bare steel. After the zinc primer, a PPG wet paint is applied. This process ensures the trailers are rust-proof for life, providing superior durability compared to unprimed or powder-coated alternatives.
Goal: Learn about the advanced rust-proofing techniques used in trailer manufacturing.
Tools and materials
- PPG Wet Paint PPG — The final protective and aesthetic coating
- Zinc Primer — Providing an active rust-inhibiting base coat
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