Originally Posted by
Andrew R Stewart
I would not use any oil or the like on a frame that I was going to paint later. Have done that and been reprimanded by a couple painters. I use a phosphate solution (Navel Jelly) to reduce rust during the process. A good painter will use much the same after prepping the bare frame for paint and some primers contain a rust reducing phosphate component.
Nice looking brazing and the ultra sonic dip isa cool idea. Andy
Thanks for the tip on the painting, Andy! I hadn't given it much thought yet. I will probably send it through the ultrasonic again before paint and keep it clean after that.