FJ40 Battery Tray- Coating (1 Viewer)

[RIDGEROCK49]

Folks, I just finished scraping off what I believe is the original rubberized coating from my '68 FJ Battery tray. It was flaking off in spots and was providing a great place for rust to begin. Wire-wheeled everything that I could get to, hit it all with lacquer thinner, and applied a spray coat of etching primer. Is there a reason to try and apply a coating of flex-seal spray rubber to it? Is there a reason it was treated like that in the first place? Or will it suffice to just give it a few additional coats of primer and semi-gloss black paint. Thanks to all!

 

[Billsboat]

If it were me I’d coat it. I would think the extra thickness would help protect from battery acid, scratches.

 

[DougAustinTx]

I coated mine with POR-15. It is pretty impervious to acid and water. I can't remember if the manufacturer of POR recommends against a self-etching primer. They usually just want it applied right over the rusty metal.

 

[GA Architect]

Coat it with a good paint, POR-15 or Chassis Saver. For some additional protection, just cut some 90 mil rubber roofing strips and lay them under your battery.

 

[RIDGEROCK49]

Coat it with a good paint, POR-15 or Chassis Saver. For some additional protection, just cut some 90 mil rubber roofing strips and lay them under your battery.

Thanks to all for your suggestions. Is POR-15 available at chain automotive stores?

 

[BeerM3]

Thanks to all for your suggestions. Is POR-15 available at chain automotive stores?

Try this with your zip code. Find a local store or dealer for POR-15 rust preventive products

 

[Casey E]

Might be cheaper to just order a new tray than spend the money and time repairing yours. They are priced reasonably.

 

[Splangy]

Might be cheaper to just order a new tray than spend the money and time repairing yours. They are priced reasonably.

best advice in this thread. They’re still available from Toyota at a reasonable price.

Most topcoats don’t stick to “real” self-etching primers. Most topcoats require a surfacer primer middle coat.

 

[reddog90]

There's also Stainless Steel Battery Trays for TOYOTA LANDCRUISER.

They seem popular in the 60 section but haven't seen them mentioned much in here.

 

[S4Cruiser]

There's also Stainless Steel Battery Trays for TOYOTA LANDCRUISER.

They seem popular in the 60 section but haven't seen them mentioned much in here.

I have the 40 series one with an older sears die hard platinum (rebranded odyssey) marine battery in it. Very nice tray!

 

[cruiserkreutz]

There's also Stainless Steel Battery Trays for TOYOTA LANDCRUISER.

They seem popular in the 60 section but haven't seen them mentioned much in here.

Thanks for the link, hadn't ever seen these before.