Phosphoric acid as metal pretreatment

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==Reasons for not using phosphoric acid==
 
==Reasons for not using phosphoric acid==
*Metal pretreatment manufacturers are economically incentivized to recommend their products. A better point of view might be obtained from the manufacturer of the product that is destined to go on top of the pretreatment.
 
 
*Even a very low failure rate is economically disadvantageous, especially in light of the value of a professional paint job, and the labor required to fix a failure.
 
*Even a very low failure rate is economically disadvantageous, especially in light of the value of a professional paint job, and the labor required to fix a failure.
  
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*A manufacturer's tech sheet may specifically advise against using an acid pretreatment. Always follow the tech sheets for the products you are using.
 
*A manufacturer's tech sheet may specifically advise against using an acid pretreatment. Always follow the tech sheets for the products you are using.
*Amateurs and [[First paint job|first-time painters]] are more likely to make errors. Phosphoric acid pretreatments must be used meticulously, and are thus not recommended for beginners.
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*It has to be used perfectly. This may work in a controlled environment (industrial, manufacturing, etc.), but not for a home hobbyist.
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*Amateurs and [[First paint job|first-time painters]] are more likely to make errors. Phosphoric acid pretreatments must be used meticulously, and may be beneficial in an industrial or manufacturing environment. However, they can be catastrophic for beginners.
  
 
==Specific paint and primer failures caused by phosphoric acid pretreatments==
 
==Specific paint and primer failures caused by phosphoric acid pretreatments==

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