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Jameslarson
Intermediate Member
Username: Jameslarson
Post Number: 130
Registered: 4-2006
| | Posted on Monday, May 15, 2006 - 11:59 pm: | 
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Hi. OK, Inside my van, I sanded the paint away so the mount grips really well and has good contact. I sanded an area slightly bigger than what I needed. This exposed sanded area will start to show signs of rust in a few months (It has happened in other installs in other vans I've done). Is there a special spray or something I can put on this bare sanded metal to prevent the air/moisture from giving it rust spots? Where is it available? Thanks. |
The_bandit
Junior Member
Username: The_bandit
Post Number: 20
Registered: 8-2002
| | Posted on Tuesday, May 16, 2006 - 3:45 am: |
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Put some silicone over it and it should prevent it from rusting.. also a good primer would be a good second choice. |
Airplane1
Advanced Member
Username: Airplane1
Post Number: 769
Registered: 5-2004
| | Posted on Tuesday, May 16, 2006 - 6:36 am: |
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If it is mounted good and tight then just take spray paint that matches the inside of van and just spray light coating on it. this wont hurt the connection at all and will seal it from moisture. you can tape off the coax before spraying the take tape off when it drys.
AP |
Dale
Intermediate Member
Username: Dale
Post Number: 383
Registered: 12-2002
| | Posted on Tuesday, May 16, 2006 - 7:43 am: |
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put 2-3 coats of primer on it that should help |
Hotwire
Senior Member
Username: Hotwire
Post Number: 1364
Registered: 1-2005
| | Posted on Tuesday, May 16, 2006 - 1:43 pm: |
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Definatly primer and paint! |
Kid_vicious
Senior Member
Username: Kid_vicious
Post Number: 1612
Registered: 9-2004
| | Posted on Tuesday, May 16, 2006 - 7:38 pm: |
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isnt there a product called "rust stop" or something that is intended to spray on older vehicles?
i think i saw it in my LMC truck catalog.
either way, automotive paint stores are your best bet.
matt |
Hotwire
Senior Member
Username: Hotwire
Post Number: 1366
Registered: 1-2005
| | Posted on Wednesday, May 17, 2006 - 11:56 am: |
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KV, Yeah that stuff rocks ! Its like an under coating material. Its a goo in spray form that when dries is like plastic. I use it in my fender wells and under the car. Not only rust stop it a noise dampener too. Similar to spray on bed liners. I forgot all about that stuff! |
Jameslarson
Intermediate Member
Username: Jameslarson
Post Number: 131
Registered: 4-2006
| | Posted on Wednesday, May 17, 2006 - 2:19 pm: |
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Hi. Where I am, I don't think there is a place that sells just automotive paint. I'll look into that rust stop. You think places like Auto zone or pep boys may have it? Thanks. |
Dale
Intermediate Member
Username: Dale
Post Number: 393
Registered: 12-2002
| | Posted on Thursday, May 18, 2006 - 9:20 am: |
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i think they should .try wal-mart for auto paint
pretty sure ive seen some there.if not your local auto stores should carry it.may wanna try home depot and lowes not sure on that butthey might |
Therealporkchop
Advanced Member
Username: Therealporkchop
Post Number: 806
Registered: 11-2002
| | Posted on Thursday, June 15, 2006 - 12:12 am: |
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You could use that rubberized undercoating. Kinda messy though, so make sure you cover anything you don't want it on.
For larger spots of metal stripped down bare, it's best to use self-etching primer. I don't think you have an area large enough for that though. Too expensive for a small spot.
Primer will work great, but why not use something like Glyptal. That is what they spray into electric motors when they rewind them to protect them. I know, I use to do that line of work also. They also use it to spray the inside of engine blocks to help the oil return faster to the pan. So I think that would be a great choice.
Just my thoughts... |
