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LivMitch
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June 2023

Hi Eric, Just an update. Thanks for the Turbo Metal Builder's Bog suggestion but I'd like to suggest to anyone else who reads this post that it may no ...

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June 2023

Hi Eric, The Selleys Ezi Seal worked well and easy to apply, thank you. I hope it's as easy to get off next time I need to change a washer. The Rust ...

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June 2023

Hi again Eric, Have I sanded these enough? Am I look for bare silver metal or just a smooth rusted surface?Is it ready for the Ranex Rustbuster? Also, ...

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June 2023

Eric, Do you recommend 1 or 2 top coats of water-based enamel for a metal door frame? Is semi-gloss OK or should I go for something flat? Thank youLiv ...

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June 2023

Thank goodness for Bog. Much obliged Eric. I'll follow the instructions but if you think that would advise using 'too much' activator, I'd be gratef ...

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June 2023

Hi Eric, I tapped the rust on the doorframe as suggested and it became a 2cm-long hole! Do you have a magical 'filler' repair for this? Some kind of ...

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June 2023

Hi Eric, When is the time, when painting doors, to begin removing/repairing door-knob gaps? fill gaps before I paint the doors (but it might be hard t ...

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June 2023

Thanks Eric, you've saved me from 45 mins of shelf gazing! Liv

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June 2023

Hello @LivMitch The goal is to remove as much of the loose rust as possible. It's not necessary to go all the way down to the steel. The work you'v ...

Bunnings Team Member EricL
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June 2023

Hi @LivMitch Two coats are always recommended when applying the topcoat. Aside from the extra protection it gives you a uniform finish on the surfa ...

Bunnings Team Member MitchellMc
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June 2023

Hi @LivMitch, It's always best to do your repair work first, if possible, and then paint the whole door at the same time. Anytime you do touch-ups, ...

Bunnings Team Member MitchellMc
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June 2023

Hi @LivMitch, It should be expected that some alteration to the cutouts might need to be done when replacing a door handle set. There are no universal ...

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April 2023
Bunnings Team Member MitchellMc
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April 2023

Since you've thoroughly sanded, the Ultra Air primer will be fine to use @LivMitch. Mitchell

Bunnings Team Member MitchellMc
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April 2023

There's no requirement to do two coats @SensibleHill. You just need to apply enough for complete coverage. You might get away with one thick coat. M ...

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June 2023

Hi Eric, Just an update. Thanks for the Turbo Metal Builder's Bog suggestion but I'd like to suggest to anyone else who reads this post that it may no ...

LivMitch
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June 2023

Hi Eric, The Selleys Ezi Seal worked well and easy to apply, thank you. I hope it's as easy to get off next time I need to change a washer. The Rust ...

LivMitch
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June 2023

Thanks Eric, you've saved me from 45 mins of shelf gazing! Liv

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June 2023

Hi again Eric,Terrific, thanks for those recommendations. I'll certainly get onto it. So very grateful for your assistance and helping me to become se ...

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April 2023

Terrific, thanks so much Mitchell.

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April 2023

Well that's fantastic news Mitchell, thanks!

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April 2023

Hello there, My ceilings are previously painted. I've sugar soaped them. No flaking paint. 1) Do I need to undercoat them?2) Can I use Dulux Ultra Air ...

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April 2023

Great! Thanks Mitchell. Have a good one.

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