Rust proofer

[bilton_d]

stripping the chassis down on an old (1987 E plate) TVR i bought so far so good just surface rust from the outriggers about 8 inches in after that still totally sold with the factory paint protection and loads of waxoyl.

whats the best stuff to use?

i was going to apply a thin coat of smooth hammerite, leaving the tin in hot water to thin down and make application easier then 3 or 4 coats of thinned waxoyl.

Some people are saying POR15 is better than hammerite?

>> Edited by bilton_d on Wednesday 25th January 09:44

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Hammerite flakes off in little crescent chips. I think all it does is cover over rust with very little surface adhesion, even a well abraided surface.

POR 15 is very good and seems to have much better panel adhesion qualities.

I used to swear by Jenolite, I believe that it is harder to get now, Jenolite Double act is a heavy solids epoxy based rust inhibiting primer.

To get a good job I would thoroughly sand off as much rust as possible, then use Jenolite, then overcoat with POR 15

Every one always has a better method though. and you still cannot beat shotblasting and powder coat, but obviously you are repairing localised areas only.

Neil.