On Tue, 03 Apr 2007 13:31:49 -0500, Ignoramus322
wrote:
On Tue, 03 Apr 2007 11:20:43 -0700, Oren wrote:
On Tue, 03 Apr 2007 17:58:47 GMT, Gunner
wrote:
On Tue, 03 Apr 2007 09:16:37 -0500, Ignoramus322
wrote:
I have this trailer that I made with a military surplus bed.
http://igor.chudov.com/projects/Home...th-M105A2-Bed/
Now that warmer weather has come, I can think about painting it.
The bed has some rust spots and such. I would like to know if there is
a way to paint it such that it will only need minor maintenance from
now on.
As an extra tidbit, I have 16 aerosol cans with "93% zinc paint". It
seems to be good stuff.
So, my plan for the INSIDE of the bed is to take a angle grinder, with
a 6" wire brush, do a decent wire brushing job, and simply apply this
ZINC spray paint on the inside. I do expect to do some touching up
once in a while as the bed gets scratched, etc, but I hope that it
would just be a few minuts per year.
Rino Liner
My thoughts, also. A small sandblaster would make fast work for the
serious rust spots.
Doing Rhino inside only would cost me about $900.
As far as sandblasting goes, I am quite open minded since I have a
"Real 5 HP" compressor and could, in principle, do sandblasting.
I assume that you are referring to those sandblasting guns that work
in the open, without a tent or some such, around.
I have two small blasters. Just a small hopper, short hose and the gun
attaches to the compressor hose. I've used several types of blast
material. A cheap one is just simple play sand, sold near you. Crushed
pecan shells, etc. My favorite was called Black Witch.
Oh, a face shield.
This approach to blasting will help in the corners and tight spaces.
Years ago I found a product in the auto stores for rust called Extend.
Once to clean metal, spray this stuff on. I think Loctite Co bought
the brand is now on their site.
You have a compressor and you may be able to rent a blaster for the
day. One of mine is Craftsman brand. IIRC, $59.00 back then.
Save the $900.00 (G).
--
Oren
"If things get any worse, I'll have to ask you to stop helping me."