From: Cor Streutjens (cstreutjens@hotmail.com)
Date: Sat Apr 08 2006 - 13:12:26 PDT
Couple of years ago I bought a trailer for more than this one and in a worse
state. Was I stupid? Think not, MV stuff is a lot more expensive over here,
as is gas... But after a lot of grinding and use of a rust converter the
trailer still looks like I just finished painting. I slapped on three layers
of rust repellent base paint and another three layers of Dutch OD paint (RAL
6014 matte, differs from FS, haven't found a conversion table yet). Really
works but needs a lot of elbow steam. But that is part of the fun, isn't it?
Cor Streutjens
The Netherlands
1956 M38A1 Nekaf
1953 Roset 1/4 ton trailer
MVPA #25976
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>Quoting "Michael S. Nichols" <m.s.nichols@comcast.net>:
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>>Good morning list. As a point of discussion, how would one go about
>>restoring/killing rust, priming and painting the aforementioned trailer?
>>To some it is a daunting task, to others a piece of cake. What plan of
>>attack would prevent the rust from peeking through in a few months or
>>years??? What primer and paint products would insure a great and lasting
>>finish job?
>>
>>Regards,
>>
>>Mike Nichols
>>Ga. MVPA
>>'72 M151A2
>>
>I can think of three methods that would work:
>
>1. The best and most expensive would be to take it apart and take it to a
>company who could dip it in a vat and chemically take it down to bare
>metal. I have seen this on TV being done by the hot rod people. This
>usually leaves places that are too thin and have to be replaced and then
>you just prime it and paint it.
>
>2. Sand blast it. I have done a little of this. Most units you can
>afford to buy are too small and slow. You can rent an industrial sand
>blaster, but they can warp body panels or eat through them if you aren't
>careful.
>
>3. Power spray, sand or grind the loose paint and rust off then spray with
>a rust converter and then paint.
>
>
>
>Mike
>Tishomingo, Mississippi
>
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