What is the finish on DOM tube? - Pirate4x4.Com : 4x4 and Off-Road Forum

Mike_Lib · 03-06-2004, 01:29 AM

What type of crap comes on DOM tube?

When you guys are painting it are you just taking it down to bare metal and then priming/painting?

I've just been using a flap wheel on my grinder to remove the finish but I want to know what others are doing. Is there an easier way? I doubt paint would hold well to what ever the finish is. Oh well...

Thanks,

Mike

JeepinDoug · 03-06-2004, 10:53 AM

It depends on the mill, some just ink the size on it, some use a corrosive resistant dip. Just scuff it up and paint should hold fine. If your using a light color paint the ink will bleed through. Acetone and a scotch-bright will take the ink off.

KS Toy · 03-06-2004, 04:23 PM

The DOM Fata$$ Toyota bought has a greasy film on it. I just wipe it down with denatured alcohol before painting it.

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Mike_Lib Registered User Join Date: Oct 2001 Member # 7847 Location: Cyberspace Posts: 285	What is the finish on DOM tube? What type of crap comes on DOM tube? When you guys are painting it are you just taking it down to bare metal and then priming/painting? I've just been using a flap wheel on my grinder to remove the finish but I want to know what others are doing. Is there an easier way? I doubt paint would hold well to what ever the finish is. Oh well... Thanks, Mike __________________ "Go Big or Go Home"

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KS Toy Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Member # 7938 Location: The Land of OZ... Posts: 3,512	The DOM Fata$$ Toyota bought has a greasy film on it. I just wipe it down with denatured alcohol before painting it.