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Corrosion Under Trailer

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Topic: Corrosion Under Trailer

Posted By: DaveS
Subject: Corrosion Under Trailer
Date Posted: 13 May 2017 at 2:54pm

So as I am doing my de-winterize and spring maintenance I am looking at rust on the frame of my 178. I find I have rust of some degree on all the under metal frame, worst where the angled supports are than the rest but some on all metal frame members. I was wondering what northerners are doing to maintain? I assume mine is from salt as I had to drive it on some roads in the winter? I did wash it and try and spray things down but apparently not effective. Anyone have any good suggestions? I did find No Corrosion spray online but not familiar with it and have no idea if that works?

Thanks for input, Cheers Dave

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Posted By: sailor323
Date Posted: 13 May 2017 at 3:39pm

A light sanding to remove rust, not necessary to go down to bare metal. Then paint on OsPho, it's a rust inhibitor available to Lowes, Home Depot and many other hdw stores. It actually bonds with the rust. 2 coats may be necessary, then paint over with enamel. Works great

Posted By: mcarter
Date Posted: 13 May 2017 at 3:53pm

+1, I use wirebrush, Extendes which is a spray rust inhibitor and good old rustoleum enamel. Inspect at beginning and end of camping season.

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Mike Carter
2015 178
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