[TowerTalk] Cold Galvanizing Spray

[JClymerjr@aol.com]

I am intrigued by the glowing TT comments regarding cold galvanizing spray. Since my experience is so much to the contrary, I must be “Ralphing up” the process somehow. I’m hoping someone here can correct the error of my ways.

I have tried 3 different brands. I have enthusiastically read all the promo stuff: “Rich with self-sacrificing zinc, creating a durable bond, etc., etc.”

I have applied the spray paint directly over clean, existing galvanized steel. I have applied it to new, buffed (with steel wool, and/or emery cloth) steel, and to chemically etched, new steel. I have allowed it to “cure” for 12 weeks. I have yet to achieve what I would consider a “bond.” To wit: the paint can be scraped off down to original surface with the slightest effort. In fact I can even rub it off with a callus on my thumb!

What am I missing?

Thanks,

Jim - WS6X


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