zinc chromate primer

[Gerry G.]

the bird cage area is painted with a green primer,does any one know where yuo can get this stuff? prefferably spray cans. thanks

[Mike M.]

Re: zinc chromate primer

Quanta, the gas tank guys in maryland. gary whitting, owner. they ad in driveline and hemmings. mike

[John H.]

Re: zinc chromate primer

Or, talk to the airframe mechanic at your local airport and see where he gets it - they use lots of the stuff.

[Michael S.]

Re: zinc chromate primer

Talk to one of your friends that's in the "Air National Guard". They will usually have a can or two that get's "lost in inventory"!

[Dick W.]

Re: zinc chromate primer

One note on zinc chromate primer. It is pretty toxic stuff. Be sure to use a supplied air respirator and plenty of ventilation.

[Scott Marzahl]

Re: zinc chromate primer

Quanta used to carry the real stuff but now only a synthetic spray can. The marine stores carry, I just bought a spray can from West Marine for $12 made by Tempo. A few weeks back someone on this board suggested a primer sold by Grainger supply which I bought. Looks just like the real stuff and is very reasonably priced at $3 a can. It is made by DEM KOTE, called Zinc Green number 06MT30. It covers lightly so just keep spraying.

[Dennis C.]

Agree w/Dickie... Don't even think about -

... breathing that crap. Bad stuff - and don't ask why I know. Best, Dennis

[Dave McDufford]

Re: zinc chromate primer

If you want the real stuff Aircraft Spruce sells it (link below), but it does not look the same. They sell both Zinc Chromate and Zinc Oxide its replacement. See the warning on the web site. I think they will still sell it to you.

Dave




Aircraft Spruce

[Wayne W.]

Re: zinc chromate primer

I just bought a case of 6 for 7.55 a can. Its the real thing and the correct color. Tempo 5605. Just put that number in a search and you will find plenty.

[Philip Whitaker Member# 2024]

Re: zinc chromate primer

I bought the Tempo green zinc oxide primer (No.802) and the color is dead on. Bought it at my local Dupont jobber in a 12 ounce spray can for around $7. I would call around to the auto paint stores in your area and see if they have some on the shelf before I would mail order. The shipping alone could double your cost.

Phil

[Dick W.]

Re: Agree w/Dickie... Don't even think about -

And they think that they have had a bad cough before, try this stuff

[Michael M.]

Re: zinc chromate primer

Just to correct the Grainger part number, it is 6MT30. It is a straight primer, contains NO chromates, but is dead on in color.

[Gerry G.]

Re: zinc chromate primer

thanks for all the responses on the zinc chromate primer.