Repairing rust on galvanised tub parts

[drifter]

Hi,

I have done a bit of searching on the forum but can't (yet) find an answer for this one...

On my 2a, I am seeing rust on the (galvanised?) tub parts that are normally unpainted.

For example, the 'inside' edge of the top rail on the tailgate and on the rear right corner just below the stoplight.

How would you repair these?

I am thinking, if the worst comes to the worst, of sanding them and painting them black (to provide definition) or painting them the same as the rest of the vehicle. I don't really want to do this as I feel that the clean metallic edges provide some sort of nostalgia and definition to the vehicle.

Any other suggestions?

[d@rk51d3]

If you want to keep the galv look, you might need to remove the bits, and have them hot dipped again.

If you're happy to paint, I'd wirewheel/sand, cold galv then epoxy enamel.

[drifter]

If you want to keep the galv look, you might need to remove the bits, and have them hot dipped again.

If you're happy to paint, I'd wirewheel/sand, cold galv then epoxy enamel.

Thanks

How would it look if I just did the wirewheel/sand, cold galv bit? I actually hadn't remembered that you can get cans of cold galv. Does it clean up OK?

[d@rk51d3]

From my experience, the pressure pack cans leave a Matt/frosty finish you may not be too happy with. Not sure about the brush-on stuff. Still probably not ideal for a "finish" coat.


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[101RRS]

If you do not want to regal - why not just clean up - etch prime all the gal sections and paint in a similar colour hammerite type paint - would look something like the original gal.

Garry

[drifter]

If you do not want to regal - why not just clean up - etch prime all the gal sections and paint in a similar colour hammerite type paint - would look something like the original gal.

Garry

Thanks Garry. If you know of any trustworthy regalv outfits in Canberra, send me a PM?

At this point in time I am exploring the options. When I decide which option will be the best, I will have to do it to all of the exposed bits so I want to be careful with my choice.

[101RRS]

Thanks Garry. If you know of any trustworthy regalv outfits in Canberra, send me a PM?

I don't think there are any. Wollongong, Albury or Sydney.

Garry

[drifter]

I don't think there are any. Wollongong, Albury or Sydney.

Garry

ooo-kay

That's one option off the list.

I'll start looking into paint.

Thanks

[Lostkiwi]

ooo-kay

That's one option off the list.

I'll start looking into paint.

Thanks

driter
Can you please pass on what sort of paint etc you use and what the finished product looks like. As I'm not to far away from heading down the same path
Cheers
Neil

[drifter]

Sure, Neil

If I decide to paint them black then I will go with:

wire brush the rust off
Wattyl Killrust Fishoilene
Wattyl Killrust Etch Primer
Wattyl Killrust Epoxy Gloss Enamel

I have used them on several projects - they flow on beautifully, require very little re-sanding and just look great.

I buy them in pressurised cans - but you can get the brush-on versions, too.

I don't know if you can get them on Norfolk but, if you can, try them out - pure magic.