[Lynn]

No partial vin on this frame anywhere.

Finally getting some work done on the LT-1. Had the frame sandblasted, then treated with Ospho, per the instructions, because SPI said that was the ONLY rust treatment their product (epoxy primer) would work on. It looked great. Entire frame was a dull gray.

Got ready to shoot a few months ago, and the SPI instructions say you MUST neutralize the Ospho before shooting primer. Again, followed the directions to the "T" and ended up with flash rust on about 20% of the frame. Had to wait for decent weather to sand blast the flash rust myself. Did that today, and ended up blasting every square inch of the thing. Still, it was so clean only took about 2 hours, then 30 min. to clean up.

Very pleased. Will shoot primer Wed. evening. The primer needs to induce minimum of four hours if you want UV protection... and I do. Even though the frame will not be exposed to direct sunlight, it will be exposed to light. Don't want it to turn chalky.

So, will mix Tues. nite and shoot Wed. night.

Question: I hate throwing out good paint. How much should I mix for the frame? Planning to shoot an antique bed cast iron foot board for my granddaughter at the same time, so it is OK if I have a little extra. Don't have much else I can shoot right now, but want to get some primer on this thing ASAP before I get some more flash rust. 1/2 quart shot with a 1.5 nozzle? Would hate to run out.