How to prep new sheet metal for paint?

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alright sorry if i put this in the wrong place I have searched the site and didn't really come up with an answer to this.  I have some new sheet metal that needs paint I plan on using the equipment paint by either by Rodda or Miller I have used both in the past but it was always been on something that was being repainted which i used a rust preventer/fixer.  Which means the paint had something to bite into never had a problem with the paint sticking.  But with this being new metal what do I do or am I putting to much thought into it?  It doesn't need to be a supper high gloss paint job just want to prevent rust.Thanks for all the help in advanceJ
Reply:Here's a list:Remove any mill-scale and existing rustPut on glovesClean the metal with a non-residue solvent in order to remove any oils, grease, etc...Don't touch the metal with your bare skin after it is cleaned, always wear glovesIf the metal is polished anywhere, use a 120grit sheet to rough it up so the paint has something to bite intoClean the metal again with solvent just before primingPrime the metal with a good high quality basecote primer (rust inhibiting primer would be a good idea)Paint over the primer--Wintermute"No man's knowledge here can go beyond his experience." - John Lockewww.improvised-engineering.comManufacturer Agnostic:Blood----------Sweat---------Tears----|------------------|----------------|----Lincoln Red, Miller Blue, Esab Yellow
Reply:Originally Posted by wintermuteHere's a list:Remove any mill-scale and existing rustPut on glovesClean the metal with a non-residue solvent in order to remove any oils, grease, etc...Don't touch the metal with your bare skin after it is cleaned, always wear glovesIf the metal is polished anywhere, use a 120grit sheet to rough it up so the paint has something to bite intoClean the metal again with solvent just before primingPrime the metal with a good high quality basecote primer (rust inhibiting primer would be a good idea)Paint over the primer--Wintermute