rkm12593

what is the best way to prep bare steel and what kind of paint is the best kind to use?

also how many coats? do i use a clear coat to finish off? do i try to use a kind of tougher textured paint?
*im painting my rock sliders so any insight would be great*

scotty6336

I'd say 220 grit prep, etch primer, if your using rattle can I've always liked duplicolor vs rustoleum

nicker22

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Make sure you remove any rust. Use a good primer that is entended for metal. I have always found tremclad to be good but IM sure body shops may say somthing different. I think the textured paint is a good look. Reason being especially on sliders, the paint its going to get damaged again and the textured look imakes it easier to blend any repairs you do.

scotty6336

X2 on the textured paint

rkm12593

I can't decide between just a textured paint or a spray on bed liner

rkm12593

It's also brand new, sliders were ordered bare steel, does it still need to be sanded, or can I just prime than paint?

Jester116th

Any chance you can have them powdercoated? I think powdercoating is better then painting JMO.

Rayster

Good Advice in my book