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Chat Area => General Discussion Area => Topic started by: Gaffers on 14 March 2012, 18:48:45
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As part of my boat project I had to rebuild the trailer. It's a good solid trailer but built in mild steel. I was going to get it hot dip galzenised but I have run out of time before I go away for a couple of months. I will he able to get it done then but in Tue meantime I don't want it to rust away. Is there anything I can do to reduce the rusting? It sits outside and there is no cover I can put it under.
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I think your options are either paint it (red oxide?), treat it (waxoyl) or set up a sacrificial anode..
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Paint the outside and squirt some Waxoyl inside the bits you can't get to. I have a Waxoyl spray lance job if you need one. :y
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Not sure I want to paint it as it will have to be removed before the hot dip in June.
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Slap old engine oil all over it.That should keep the rust away for a few months. ;)
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I think Albs has nailed it there. Good dose of engine oil to prevent rust then plenty of Jizer and jetwashing to remove prior to the galv.
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I think Albs has nailed it there. Good dose of engine oil to prevent rust then plenty of Jizz and jetwashing to remove prior to the galv.
I think I may use something more conventional to clean the oil off though. :o :o ;D
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Thanks for Tue advice fellas :y
Looks like I am doing an oil change soon ::)
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epoxy paint..
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That's another fine mess you've gotten us into Stanley. ;D ;D
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epoxy paint..
That's for.consideration after the hot dip :y
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I think Albs has nailed it there. Good dose of engine oil to prevent rust then plenty of Jizer and jetwashing to remove prior to the galv.
Agreed a dam site easier than trying to remove all the paint proir to galvanizing.