Paint Suitable For DIY Use

[Wookster]

Hi Folks,

Started work on my camper conversion and have purchased a rattle can of weld through primer for where it's needed, but nothing else so far in term of paint. The work is going to take a while so I need to prime and maybe topcoat as I go, just to seal everything.

Rustoleum is obviously an option but what else is suitable, and are there advantages in terms of application and finish.
I have a mask suitable for spraying but wish to avoid 2K or anything else which contains nasty stuff, needs an oven etc.

I'm reading loads of build topics and have read about epoxy primer, but is it suitable for all top coats.
Apart from spraying celulose years ago I'm a complete novice in this area so any advice appreciated.

Cheers

Andy

[Jonnyb416]

I've used red oxide on all the work I've completed so far and my van ain't going to be ready for sometime. Seems to have protected well enough 12 months on. Jon.

[boatbuilder]

Epoxy primer is good stuff, totally waterproof.
You can spray it, roller it (if you can find rollers that the solvent won't attack) or you can get it in aerosol cans now too, which last about 4 days after you press the mixing button.
If you let it cure fully, you have to sand it to give the topcoat a grip.

[jimpainter]

I've used red oxide on all the work I've completed so far and my van ain't going to be ready for sometime. Seems to have protected well enough 12 months on. Jon.

Red oxide isn't waterproof though incase its out in the rain. Its had all the lead removed due to health and safety

[Wookster]

Thanks for the replies.
The old bus is in the garage but with all the rain and humidity anything unprotected still goes slowly rusty.
Had to take the pop top off and let the tyres down to get it in, so it won't be outside for long periods.
Maybe red oxide will last long enough. Going to research the h&s side of epoxy primer this evening.
Anybody know what the primer you get in a rattle can is?, or can you buy weld through stuff in bulk.

[Jonnyb416]

I've used red oxide on all the work I've completed so far and my van ain't going to be ready for sometime. Seems to have protected well enough 12 months on. Jon.

Red oxide isn't waterproof though incase its out in the rain. Its had all the lead removed due to health and safety

oh yeah forgot to mention my vans in a garage. I vactan it first then red oxide. When/if the time comes to paint I will sand down, possibly vactan again then roller!