On Oct 6, 4:35 pm, "Dave Plowman (News)" wrote:
In article ,
wrote:

New galvanising should be left to weather for at least six months
(preferably a year) before being painted, otherwise the paint will
flake or not stick properly.

And even then it's best to use a proper 'etch' primer.

Yes - bet they don't leave galvanized car bodies six months to weather
before painting.

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Dave Plowman London SW
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galvanised car bodies?? whose??

JimK