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Re: Washing metal with honey
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Thu, 16 Aug 2001 09:37:38 EDT
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In a message dated 8/16/01 9:14:31 AM Eastern Daylight Time,
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> washing of metal with
>  honey for a better bond of paint
Honey is acid.
Vinegar and other acids like phosphoric are used to etch the surface of metal
to give the surface some "tooth".  Aluminum and brand new galvanised come to
mind.
Flat stale coca cola will work also.

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