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What type of paint will cover a zinc plated rack

We have a zinc plated rack that needs to be modified. It will be cut, soldered and then painted. Is there a certain type of paint that should be applied?

Carmen Maiatico
plating shop employee - Brampton, Ontario
March 26, 2008

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Virtually all zinc plated components are chromated, and chromated zinc is a pretty good paint base, so you will hopefully not have difficulty. But sometimes the chromate is too thick, or is a proprietary type to which paint doesn't stick well. In other words, I think that whether it will work well will depend more on the zinc plated component than on what type of paint you use. Good luck.

Regards,

Ted Mooney, P.E.
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finishing.com - Pine Beach, New Jersey
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March 27, 2008

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March 28, 2008

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