One winter in Vermont and it won’t be shiny anymore
PPG DX579 metal cleaner, then DX520 Metal conditioner. Google them up for proper application and usage.
I used them when I painted both side frames on my 110. Going on 4 years now and the paint is still perfect.
I agree the shiny galvy is ugly. Im not going to paint mine but hope that vinegar washes will bring some patina to the rear cross face.
There are many options depending on the paint system used. Are you doing this yourself or having a shop do it? Any competent shop should be able to coat galvanized metal properly with your desired finish.
Im going to do it here since it's sort of an odd job. If I screw it up, I'll have a shop do it
I am going to do the same with my galvanized chassis this winter. I have been planning to use Steel-It paint as I thought I read it could be sprayed right over galvanized metal but I need to confirm that.
Excellent, just ordered those locally. What'd you use for paint after prepping with that?
Another note on the 2k SprayMax products.. Being an internally-mixed single-use product, it's best to have every piece you'd like to finish prepped and ready to paint. If you have other brackets and parts that need painted, do them all at one. Once the can is mixed, the pot-life countdown begins.