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My Frame Repair Project, Warning - Rust Content |
cdmcse |
Feb 13 2005, 12:15 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 340 Joined: 17-December 04 From: Georgetown, Ky Member No.: 3,305 |
It seemed like it was going to take forever to make some progress on my rust repair. After spending the entire winter locating parts, grinding, cuting, painting, and learning to weld, I was finally ready to take the plunge....
Also thanks to everyone on the board, I would have never had enough confidence to tackle this without this site!!! BTW: I must be getting addicted to the "914 lifestyle" as I had withdrawal when the site was down. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/happy11.gif) Fist Pic : The Rust Attached image(s) |
cdmcse |
Feb 26 2005, 10:42 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 340 Joined: 17-December 04 From: Georgetown, Ky Member No.: 3,305 |
Well, with POR-15 I've noticed that the prep is everything. If you don't have the part really, really clean from grease or water, it won't stick and will kinda will scrape off pretty easily. Also it seems to stick better on a rough surface. The way I did it with the best results are...
1) Scrape / Sand/ Grind / Wire brush the part off till any loose material and ALL old paint is removed. (Leaving some surface rust is fine) 2) Clean the part with a degreaser ( I use simple green) 3) Rinse clean with water 4) Apply the POR-15 Metal Ready, let it stand on there about 30 minutes. 5) Rinse clean with water (It should leave a white zinc coating on the metal) 6) Allow to COMPLETELY dry (I mean NO water) 7) Paint on the POR-15 The finish on the parts I have done this way seem really durable. Any other way and the finish seems less than securely attached. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/wacko.gif) I have not topcoated anything yet, but that is interesting about the etcher. I have noticed it leaves a pretty smooth glossy finish. I wonder if etching primer will work. |