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| CDN38 Member Since: 14 Nov 2014 Location: Courtenay, BC Posts: 729   
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What's the current condition of your crossmember? it's a Landrover thing...
my renovation thread: http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic40792.html |
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4th Sep 2016 6:15pm |
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| Lou Sparts Member Since: 15 Apr 2012 Location: Kent Posts: 1501  
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I painted my rear crossmember with gloss black smoothright when I re powder coated my NAS step 3 years ago still looks as good as new. 2005 Td5 90 XS
Steve |
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4th Sep 2016 6:21pm |
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| leeds Member Since: 28 Dec 2009 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 8582
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The products from Craig at Buzzweld http://buzzweld.com/ gets good reviews.
Have not used it ourselves yet but have some on order to try out on our rear cross members. Brendan |
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4th Sep 2016 6:48pm |
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| Devon-Rover Member Since: 22 Jan 2015 Location: South Devon Posts: 918 
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Bilthamber Epoxy mastic, POR 15 or KBS Rustseal would be my choice with something like KBS diamond finish clear as a top coat to keep it UV stable and retain a high sheen for your requirements.
Google it. |
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4th Sep 2016 6:49pm |
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| CDN38 Member Since: 14 Nov 2014 Location: Courtenay, BC Posts: 729
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I have used POR15 quite extensively, and it's a good product, key is proper prep of the metal surface, using their Cleaner/De-greaser and Metal Prep products. You can't just wire brush off rust and dirt and paint it on and expect lasting results..
Ultimately, a catalyzed product (epoxy primer) will outperform anything from a rattle can, or ready to use can for a base coat. It does require very thorough prep, and a proper top coat, more time and cost. I used a PPG product DP90 Epoxy Primer, then trim black finish on top. it's a Landrover thing... my renovation thread: http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic40792.html |
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4th Sep 2016 7:16pm |
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| LittleFoot Member Since: 25 Aug 2012 Location: east sussex Posts: 233
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I absolutely recommend Buzzweld 's range of products. We use them ourselves
Craig is a really helpful chap and absolutely dedicated to getting his brand out there. I'd suggest "zero-prep" followed by a coat or two of "CIO" chassis in one. |
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4th Sep 2016 7:38pm |
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| mikeh501 Member Since: 07 Jan 2013 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 1142
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I think for the exterior of the rear crossmember i would just use any off the shelf gloss black finish in aerosol form.
The chassis inc rear crossmember rots from the inside out, so what ever you stick on the external face is just cosmetic. The most important thing is to protect the inside. |
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4th Sep 2016 7:40pm |
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| Christian1402 Member Since: 17 Feb 2016 Location: Cumbria Posts: 214 
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Lots of suggestions here, thanks very much.
I'll have a look into buzzweld products. I have a load of dinatrol rust converter which I was going to use first. My crossmember isn't too bad, but is showing signs of age now (2009) |
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5th Sep 2016 8:55am |
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| adseybear Member Since: 08 Oct 2009 Location: Vancouver, Canada Posts: 260
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A coat of Buzzweld RCP followed by a couple of coats of CIO. 2003 Defender 90 Td5 CSW Belize Green - "Betty"
1958 Series IIA 109 Station Wagon - "Randolph" - Awaiting Restoration 2019 Jeep Wrangler JL Rubicon - SOLD 2006 Volvo V70 D5 - Ocean Race Edition, SOLD 2003 VW Passat Estate 1.9TDI - SOLD 2008 BMW 320D M Sport Estate - SOLD 2001 Defender 90 Td5 Hard Top - SOLD |
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5th Sep 2016 9:31am |
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| Christian1402 Member Since: 17 Feb 2016 Location: Cumbria Posts: 214
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Have now ordered some aerosol's from buzzweld, not cheap but will do the job
Thanks guys |
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5th Sep 2016 10:27am |
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| toastkid Member Since: 17 Apr 2016 Location: Hull Posts: 6
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Let us know how easy it is to apply, how it covers and how it all looks at the end.
Cheers |
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5th Sep 2016 1:13pm |
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| Disco_Mikey Member Since: 16 Nov 2014 Location: Dundee Posts: 531  
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Buzzweld CIO:
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5th Sep 2016 9:28pm |
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