26-04-2019, 04:05 PM
Re all replys above:
1. I understood that it was more than just "a bit of surface rust" .....quite rusty....cleaned with rotary wire brush.
2. Rust Seal .....The recommended minimum dry film thickness is 3 -5 mils....that is 3 thousandth to 5 thousandths of an inch......which is achieved in 2 to 3 coats (brushed on thinly). Thus should be no problem fitting inside a bush.
3. This will provide a 100% waterproof coating = no more rust. It is not just a cosmetic finish.
4. It is very tough as I have proved by putting a strip of painted metal on a dolly and hitting it with a fairly hefty blow with a hammer......and no marking.
5. Oil or grease coating will eventually dry out....and rust will again occur.
I like the satisfaction of fettling and ending up with a satisfying visual look as well. But then I probably carry things to an extreme; for example all washers I use get painted before being put in place!! As I am now getting older and running out of time I am beginning to think that I should be spending more of that time enjoying the driving of the car than preparing.
Dennis
1. I understood that it was more than just "a bit of surface rust" .....quite rusty....cleaned with rotary wire brush.
2. Rust Seal .....The recommended minimum dry film thickness is 3 -5 mils....that is 3 thousandth to 5 thousandths of an inch......which is achieved in 2 to 3 coats (brushed on thinly). Thus should be no problem fitting inside a bush.
3. This will provide a 100% waterproof coating = no more rust. It is not just a cosmetic finish.
4. It is very tough as I have proved by putting a strip of painted metal on a dolly and hitting it with a fairly hefty blow with a hammer......and no marking.
5. Oil or grease coating will eventually dry out....and rust will again occur.
I like the satisfaction of fettling and ending up with a satisfying visual look as well. But then I probably carry things to an extreme; for example all washers I use get painted before being put in place!! As I am now getting older and running out of time I am beginning to think that I should be spending more of that time enjoying the driving of the car than preparing.
Dennis