Bare metal rust proofing LX undercarriage
#1 _Cane_It_
Posted 29 December 2005 - 11:01 PM
is there a good rust converter if not i guess its a long hard slog with the grinder / wire wheel. what should i use to rust proof the underside given that i want to do it properly and hopefully keep the car for a long time?
#2
Posted 30 December 2005 - 10:53 AM
#4
Posted 30 December 2005 - 07:25 PM
#5
Posted 30 December 2005 - 07:46 PM
The aussie one with locations and prices is here
http://www.ppc.au.com/
#6
Posted 30 December 2005 - 08:45 PM
#7 _Cane_It_
Posted 01 January 2006 - 06:42 PM
#8 _workinprogress_
Posted 01 January 2006 - 08:03 PM
#9
Posted 05 January 2006 - 12:00 PM
#10 _QIKSLR_
Posted 05 January 2006 - 12:20 PM
I've just been using a wire brush wheel on my angle grinder which takes it back to bare metal easily and running over the surface with wax and grease remover, then brushing on the POR15.
As you can see, its actually shinner and better looking than powdercoat (trailing arms and diff)
Edit: it's pretty pricey. I paid $80 for a 1L tin. But its worth every cent...
Edited by QIKSLR, 05 January 2006 - 12:22 PM.
#11
Posted 05 January 2006 - 02:02 PM
Looks great by the way....
#12
Posted 05 January 2006 - 02:50 PM
Great stuff...
#13 _Viper_
Posted 05 January 2006 - 04:49 PM
-Viper
#14 _CHOPPER_
Posted 05 January 2006 - 06:17 PM
#15
Posted 06 January 2006 - 05:42 PM
#16 _Cane_It_
Posted 06 January 2006 - 10:35 PM
#17 _QIKSLR_
Posted 08 January 2006 - 09:48 AM
I'd say about 1.5L to do the lot nicely.
The one thing I recommend is get a high quality paint brush. The finish is only as good as the brush. I've stuffed up a few areas where theres ugly brush marks in it. But I'm not too fussed as its still a massive improvement on how it was.
I'm not sure what they recommend, but after the wire brushing I cleaned it all down with wax and grease remover to get any crap off. Theres still dirt after the wirebrush as it shows up on the rag. So its worth doing.
Edited by QIKSLR, 08 January 2006 - 09:49 AM.
#18 _CHOPPER_
Posted 08 January 2006 - 12:40 PM
#19 _JBird_
Posted 08 January 2006 - 01:34 PM
fibreglass doesnt rust??Will this stuff stick to fibreglass?
#20 _CHOPPER_
Posted 08 January 2006 - 09:13 PM
So does it stick to fibreglass?
#21 _QIKSLR_
Posted 10 January 2006 - 12:24 PM
#22 _jugs_
Posted 10 January 2006 - 10:05 PM
Cheers Jugs
#23 _CHOPPER_
Posted 10 January 2006 - 10:27 PM
#24 _dazzaslr308_
Posted 12 January 2006 - 12:05 PM
#25 _Oldn64_
Posted 17 January 2006 - 10:46 AM
Cheers
PS: Is unreal in a trailer environment. The tubs never rust and the surface is like a steel membrae.
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