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- Golden, CO
Re: The Colorado BS thread
After removing loose rust, I like to use a phosphatizing solution like this: https://www.homedepot.com/p/Rust-Oleum-32-oz-Rust-Dissolver-Spray-300112/301059233
FYI, I also use a similar solution on "clean" steel as a prep for paint.
When I painted my tank skid, I used duplicolor wheel paint because the can said it is resistant to chipping. I'm pretty sure I painted it well over 10 years ago. The only places the paint came off is where I scraped it on a rock. I think a high solids paint would work well as any for your application.
For the paint removal, try "paint stripper" and/or "aircraft stripper." They are commonly available and cost effective.I imagine not all wire wheels are created equal? The power washer would be nice but its not really "dirty" as much as its rusty. Bare metal on the track bar mount the spring perches etc. The tb its self the tie rod and control arm dom is all crusted. All tube that was painted was done so over surface rust is my best guess (previous owner)... Welp it didnt go no where! Smmfh- do ut right do it ONCE
anyway
My wire wheel is shining more then stripping... Might invest in another flavor cus this is madness trying to get to bare metal through paint rust and age
Ive heard good stuff about the por15.. Its roll on and pricey right? I was hoping to spray the hoe and call it good: rustolium primer and some kund of engine block paint wont suffice? Im going for rust prevention not so much bling factor... And i want eas of touch up cus it will be abused regularly
Thanks for the reply
After removing loose rust, I like to use a phosphatizing solution like this: https://www.homedepot.com/p/Rust-Oleum-32-oz-Rust-Dissolver-Spray-300112/301059233
FYI, I also use a similar solution on "clean" steel as a prep for paint.
When I painted my tank skid, I used duplicolor wheel paint because the can said it is resistant to chipping. I'm pretty sure I painted it well over 10 years ago. The only places the paint came off is where I scraped it on a rock. I think a high solids paint would work well as any for your application.