Re: [MV] Dipping of sheet metal parts?

From: rertman@ix.netcom.com
Date: Wed Aug 04 2004 - 14:26:35 PDT


You might want to visit www.zero-rust.com
They make rust inhibiting paints and primers. I painted my M151A2 with
their light desert tan stuff. It looks good and, according to zero-rust,
should remain rust free for a looooooooooong time. I've heard a lot of
really good reports on their products.

Dick

everette wrote:
>
> you would have to be prepared to paint as soon as they come out or will rust
> again, and I have some concerns about interiors of boxed in parts such as
> frameless bodies have...
>
> And most of the "acid dips" are actually just the opposite - a very strong
> caustic solution - either one will destroy aluminum
>
> Paint or coat immediately with some sort of rustproofing - there are some
> phosphate coatings but very hard to apply - best to prime paint while they
> are still warm and do just a few pieces at a time - re-rust will happen in
> minutes after dipping -- BEEN THERE DONE THAT
>
> Everette
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Michael S. Nichols" <msnichols@mindspring.com>
> To: "Military Vehicles Mailing List" <mil-veh@mil-veh.org>
> Sent: Wednesday, August 04, 2004 12:13 PM
> Subject: [MV] Dipping of sheet metal parts?
>
> Hello from Atlanta Ga. I am having my M151A2 gas tank cleaned out and
> lined, and the radiator shop here that is doing the work mentioned that they
> acid dip the tank and radiators, and will do metal body panels at a "nominal
> charge". Does this sound like a good thing to do to flash rusted M151A2
> body parts before priming and painting? Thanks!
>
> Regards,
>
> Mike Nichols
> M151A2 '72 project money pit
>
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