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Well I am currently trying to attempt my first fj40 build. I decided that I am not so mechanically inclined that I wanted to do a complete frame off, but more or less a clean up the frame, body, and upgrade some new parts. While my tub sits in a fellow member's shop waiting its rust repairs, I wanted to go ahead and clean up the frame as well as I could and apply rust inhibitor.
After thorough research of the plus and minuses of POR 15 vs Rust Bullet, I decided that rust bullet was a better choice for me because it doesnt require a person to follow the directions to the T, and much less prep.
With that said, I ordered a gallon of the RB metal blast, a can of the RB automotive coating, and a can of the RB black topshell. I still am not quite sure if I am going to use the RB black topshell as I have read that some of the members on here have ran into the issue of it becoming so hard that the coating cracks? or something along those lines. So I might just use good ole rustoleum as the top coat.
Since the tub is off, and no power to the brakes, I fortunately have a neighbor that with a Texas style brush guard that was more than willing to pull his truck up and allow the 40 to ride the brush guard down our driveway which is pretty steep.
From there I pressure washed as much of the mud as I could. 40 years of mud and rocks is a pain in the a## to remove completely. So after about 3 hours of pressure washing, she was as clean as she was going to be.
Now to the metal blast.... Once the 40 was dry, I applied the metal blast using just a 3.00 squeeze spray bottle from Ace hardware, all over the frame. The directions tell you to let it sit for at least 15 minutes, and wipe off using a clean rag. In areas where rust is heavily built up, your suppose to use an abrasive pad in those areas. I used a wire brush. So after allowing to dry, I went ahead and sprayed it once again and gave it about an hour to do its thing. I came back out and wiped it down. I must say that I was pretty impressed with the metal blast, easy to use and does a pretty good job!
Now onto the RB automotive coating.... Since I do not have the means or a booth to use a spray gun, and the fact that some guys state that the RB automotive coating tends to clog up their guns, I decided that brushing it on was the best way to go. I will say that I think this is the best route to go as it is pretty thick stuff. The RB directions say to apply two coats. Each coat equaling two coats. The quart size can that I had purchased was just enough to apply to both coats. After applying I really wish that I was capable of doing a complete frame off, as apply this stuff would be much easier as there are a ton of cracks and crannies, but so far I am pretty impressed.
I know some of you are probably going to think I am crazy for apply the stuff in the garage, and I will say that I am crazy. If I had a flat driveway, I would have done it outside as the stuff is potent. I highly suggest using a mask as I will be using one tomorrow when apply the black topshell if I decided to use it. Also I highly suggest obtaining some rubber or latex gloves that get as close to your elbows as possible. The stuff is tough to get off once it is dry.
Anyways here are some pictures, and I will update this thread tomorrow when I apply the topshell or rustoleum... Hope this helps!
Sully
After thorough research of the plus and minuses of POR 15 vs Rust Bullet, I decided that rust bullet was a better choice for me because it doesnt require a person to follow the directions to the T, and much less prep.
With that said, I ordered a gallon of the RB metal blast, a can of the RB automotive coating, and a can of the RB black topshell. I still am not quite sure if I am going to use the RB black topshell as I have read that some of the members on here have ran into the issue of it becoming so hard that the coating cracks? or something along those lines. So I might just use good ole rustoleum as the top coat.
Since the tub is off, and no power to the brakes, I fortunately have a neighbor that with a Texas style brush guard that was more than willing to pull his truck up and allow the 40 to ride the brush guard down our driveway which is pretty steep.
From there I pressure washed as much of the mud as I could. 40 years of mud and rocks is a pain in the a## to remove completely. So after about 3 hours of pressure washing, she was as clean as she was going to be.
Now to the metal blast.... Once the 40 was dry, I applied the metal blast using just a 3.00 squeeze spray bottle from Ace hardware, all over the frame. The directions tell you to let it sit for at least 15 minutes, and wipe off using a clean rag. In areas where rust is heavily built up, your suppose to use an abrasive pad in those areas. I used a wire brush. So after allowing to dry, I went ahead and sprayed it once again and gave it about an hour to do its thing. I came back out and wiped it down. I must say that I was pretty impressed with the metal blast, easy to use and does a pretty good job!
Now onto the RB automotive coating.... Since I do not have the means or a booth to use a spray gun, and the fact that some guys state that the RB automotive coating tends to clog up their guns, I decided that brushing it on was the best way to go. I will say that I think this is the best route to go as it is pretty thick stuff. The RB directions say to apply two coats. Each coat equaling two coats. The quart size can that I had purchased was just enough to apply to both coats. After applying I really wish that I was capable of doing a complete frame off, as apply this stuff would be much easier as there are a ton of cracks and crannies, but so far I am pretty impressed.
I know some of you are probably going to think I am crazy for apply the stuff in the garage, and I will say that I am crazy. If I had a flat driveway, I would have done it outside as the stuff is potent. I highly suggest using a mask as I will be using one tomorrow when apply the black topshell if I decided to use it. Also I highly suggest obtaining some rubber or latex gloves that get as close to your elbows as possible. The stuff is tough to get off once it is dry.
Anyways here are some pictures, and I will update this thread tomorrow when I apply the topshell or rustoleum... Hope this helps!
Sully