Nuts and Bolts After SandBlasting

[Godspeed128]

This may be stupid but I don't know after sandblasting nuts and bolt should it be primed with something or just painted if so is there acceptable aerosol can primer that should be used. If I do paint and primer the bolts and nuts will I have trouble with them when it's time to be put back together.

[jimmy828]

i sandblasted mine also, but i seated them thru a piece of cardboard so only the head of bolt would get painted. Epoxy paint seems to work pretty good,less chance of the socket/wrench taking the paint off.

[cep62]

An areosol self etching primer then paint on the heads.
anti sieze or grease on the threads

[Godspeed128]

Is Rust-Oleum self etching primer OK

[cep62]

Is Rust-Oleum self etching primer OK

I would think so , I've never used it, but they make some good products.

[HIO Silver]

Is Rust-Oleum self etching primer OK

Yes. I used it extensively when renewing my '70. Walmart is usually the low-buck source... it's in the automotive section - not the home improvement area. It'll be next to the Rustoleum primer sealer, filler primer, and spray-on undercoating.