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bbcrusher · 05-08-08, 06:18 PM

Thanks for the feedback. The parts I'm going to paint are a bit rusty (roll cage, bullbar). After I sand or blast off as much of the rust as I can what should I do to treat the rust that remains? I've seen a lot of reference to phosphoric acid based rust converters in this forum. Should I use that as a prep before painting with RUST-OLEUM? Or would 2 or 3 coats of RUST-OLEUM do the job by itself after the metal is as clean as I can get it?

My goal here is to end up with a coating that stands up to use and will last a few years.

Thanks again for the help.

05-08-08, 06:18 PM	#4
bbcrusher IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: May 2004 TLCA# 7911 Posts: 3	Thanks for the feedback. The parts I'm going to paint are a bit rusty (roll cage, bullbar). After I sand or blast off as much of the rust as I can what should I do to treat the rust that remains? I've seen a lot of reference to phosphoric acid based rust converters in this forum. Should I use that as a prep before painting with RUST-OLEUM? Or would 2 or 3 coats of RUST-OLEUM do the job by itself after the metal is as clean as I can get it? My goal here is to end up with a coating that stands up to use and will last a few years. Thanks again for the help. __________________ Jeff 1976 FJ40 http://www.bbcrusher.com