Phosphoric acid as metal pretreatment
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*Inexpensive. | *Inexpensive. | ||
*[[Media blasting]] has its own set of drawbacks, especially when done by a hobbyist or amateur: panel warpage, health hazards for certain media, and mess. | *[[Media blasting]] has its own set of drawbacks, especially when done by a hobbyist or amateur: panel warpage, health hazards for certain media, and mess. | ||
− | *If used perfectly, it works | + | *If used perfectly, it works fine with a variety of epoxy primers. |
*No experience is needed; easy for amateurs to use. | *No experience is needed; easy for amateurs to use. | ||
*Protects bare metal from surface rust. | *Protects bare metal from surface rust. |