Underbody Rustproofing
Submitted: Tuesday, Nov 25, 2003 at 01:50
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John Russell
I have a 130 Defender single cab with a mobile
home on the back and because my vehicle has done mainly outback trips, the underbody has been sand/stone blasted to the point where there is very little paint left and now surface rust.
I'm looking for a paint ( prefer matt black) that I can paint on with a brush and one that also converts the rust and prevents further rust forming.
I don't know if it exists in OZ, however in the UK I believe it is available because of the salt grit on roads etc.
If anyone has any knowledge of a product and a supplier I would be greatful.
Regards
John
Reply By: ross - Tuesday, Nov 25, 2003 at 02:03
Tuesday, Nov 25, 2003 at 02:03
I cant think of a brand off hand but the larger autoparts stores like supercheap ,repcos have whole shelves full of different brands and types of underbody coatings ect.
There are also preparations which neutralise the rust and be used as an under coat for matt black paint.
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Reply By: Fishin' Dave - Tuesday, Nov 25, 2003 at 07:19
Tuesday, Nov 25, 2003 at 07:19
I went to a commercial car detailer (one that does trade work for car yards) in
Brisbane - they put the truck on a ramp and high pressure cleaned it with some sort of acid/degreeser (I think) - anyway it came up like new.
The they sprayed it with a bitumous tar based product.
The whole thing cost less than $100 and it looks like it just came off the showroom floor.
Dave >
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Follow Up By: charlie - Tuesday, Nov 25, 2003 at 12:06
Tuesday, Nov 25, 2003 at 12:06
Where were these guys in Bris. It sounds like just the ticket for the 80 series?
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Reply By: stevesub - Tuesday, Nov 25, 2003 at 08:09
Tuesday, Nov 25, 2003 at 08:09
We went to a professional rust proofer and got the chassis and body done as we do a bit of beach work. Cost around $400. The chassis was sprayed with a black substance. Got 3 year no rust warrenty as
well so long as it is checked yearly.
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Reply By: Member - Bob - Tuesday, Nov 25, 2003 at 10:46
Tuesday, Nov 25, 2003 at 10:46
John,
my trailer gets a fair sand blasting from rocks, as
well as weather. What I do is
1. remove any loose rust with a rattle gun followed by wire brush on angle grinder.
2. paint with rust converter, goes on as gel then turns black when dry (I forget brand)
2a. fill cavities (on the trailer :-) with fish oil (love the smell)
3. paint with sealer either as part of kit with converter above, or zinc chromate paint
4. apply final layer of bituminised or rubberised paint if necessary
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