Rust on the frame
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Topic: Rust on the frame
Posted By: cody91
Subject: Rust on the frame
Date Posted: 15 Mar 2014 at 10:52pm
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I noticed some superficial rust on the bottom part of the frame of my R178. I was thinking about doing one of the following: 1) Just spray semi-gloss black Rustoleum over the rust 2) Lightly sand the rust off, spray primer on the affected area, spray semi-gloss black Rustoleum over the primer. Any thoughts/suggestions? Thanks, Cody91
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Posted By: techntrek
Date Posted: 15 Mar 2014 at 11:11pm
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Gotta get the rust off first, and apply primer to prevent new rust. If you take option 1 it will all just flake off.
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Posted By: Leo B
Date Posted: 16 Mar 2014 at 8:09am
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I agree with Doug, you need to get rid of the rust first. a light sanding first should take care of it. ------------- Leo & Melissa Bachand 2017 Ford F150 2021 Vista Cruiser 19 csk Previously owned 2015 Rpod 179 2010 Rpod 171 |
Posted By: Hairy Podders
Date Posted: 16 Mar 2014 at 5:02pm
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POR 15 is a great heavy duty paint, meant for recoating rusted areas. Of course you still need to lightly sand the loose rust off first. Then clean the dirt & dust off. Rustoleum works well, but is a very soft paint that doesn't hold up chemicals well. That said, I scraped, primed & painted the frame & underside of our Coleman Columbia popup about 8 years ago & its holding up great. But it also sits in a heated & cooled garage year around & has only been rained on about 6 times in 9 years. It also gets washed & waxed before every outing.... ------------- Darryl, Julie & Lindsey Cooper & Libby- Devoted Canines 2014 RP178 2006 Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon |
Posted By: Sleepless
Date Posted: 16 Mar 2014 at 9:39pm
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Here in Florida our boat trailers rapidly rust due to the regular dunking in salt water. We use Ospho, a product that actually destroys any rust remaining after sanding the area. It will then accept a finish coat of paint with no danger of peeling. or flaking.
------------- 2014 R-Pod 178 (OUR POD) 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche |
Posted By: cody91
Date Posted: 17 Mar 2014 at 9:55am
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Thanks for the response everyone. Looks like I'll be scraping some rust off the trailer once this snow goes away here in Virginia. |
Posted By: David and Danette
Date Posted: 17 Mar 2014 at 3:25pm
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Posted By: kymooses
Date Posted: 17 Mar 2014 at 4:26pm
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it converts the iron oxide into iron phosphates which are more stable and harder. in turn making a better platform for primers and topcoats. ------------- https://calendar.google.com/calendar?cid=cnBvZC5zcG90dGVyQGdtYWlsLmNvbQ - RPod Rallies https://www.google.com/maps/d/embed?mid=1W1foQXGtrjf8aYly1uh0b-bHPfI&hl=en_US - RPod Owner Map |