[AJD] metal coating

[Rev. Gerber]

I also have a coating question.  I have an old metal corn crib, appears
to be galvanized, silver gray in original color, now the roof is a rust
color.  I would like to paint the structure with minimum sanding or
prep, hopefully with one of the new materials that bonds with the rust,
and stops the rust process from proceeding.  I use the corn crib to
store firewood.  Great use for the old structure.  Thanks.  

Rev. David R. Gerber
Mt. Airy United Methodist Church
2645 North Bend Rd.
Cincinnati, OH  45239
Phone: 513-541-0307
FAX: 513-541-0366


-----Original Message-----
From: antique-johndeere-bounces at lists.antique-tractor.com
[mailto:antique-johndeere-bounces at lists.antique-tractor.com] On Behalf
Of Michael Ostrander
Sent: Friday, April 01, 2005 4:48 PM
To: ATIS ATIS
Subject: [AJD] metal coating

I am looking for suggestions for a material to cover cast iron that has
the
following properties:

- thin- minimum thickness
- rust resistance- thin covering but will not rust
- low maintenance- do not want to have to recoat every 6 months
- coloring- either clear or black, or dark
- adherence- will not adhere to the mating surface but will let both
pieces
move as needed

I thought about the material used on gun barrels but do not know
anything
about the material.  Paint is always an option but thickness of primer
and
top coat on sliding parts could be an issue.  Oil will collect dirt and
that
is unacceptable.

Any suggestions would be welcomed.

Thanks,

Michael

p.s.- before i get jumped, this is for an antique john deere tractor
that
has wiggle room around normal color standards.

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