Rust Conversion / Prevention (1 Viewer)

[tVille80]

I wanted to share my recent experience with rust conversion / prevention. When I purchased it ~4 yrs ago I didn't think the rust was that bad considering it had spent all of its life in NY / Northeast, but I knew at some point I would need to address (it was only $1600 so I couldn't pass it up). Instead of just using Fluid Film or Cosmoline over the rust, I wanted to try a conversion or prevention product. POR15 seemed like the go-to product for this, but I wasn't willing to do the necessary prep work on my back under the truck. After searching here and other forums I came across Corroseal. I prepped the surface with a power washer and angle grinding and focused mostly on the frame, diffs, axles, control arms anything easily accessed by the grinder. After that I applied the Corroseal with a brush. Below are a couple of after photos.

Next, I wanted find a product that would provide continued protection since Corroseal only gives a paintable surface. After searching various forums I ended up choosing Chassis Saver satin black. Two coats Chassis Saver paint was applied with a brush. Photos of the finished product are below. Overall I am happy with the results. Still have quite a few areas to touch up (gas tank cover for sure). Will still probably use fluid film or cosmoline for extra protection.

 

[Offroader93]

I used KBS coatings on mine, has held up excellent and the UV resistant top coat still has it's gloss. There are so many products out there to use nowadays.

 

[Lumpskie]

What do you guys think about using Corroseal or KBS coatings on sliders?

 

[tVille80]

I used KBS coatings on mine, has held up excellent and the UV resistant top coat still has it's gloss. There are so many products out there to use nowadays.

Thanks @Offroader93 ! I might check that out and try it out on a different part of the vehicle. For the bumper I used a combination of Rustoleum rust reformer and chassis saver paint, so we will see how it compares to the frame long term.

 

[tVille80]

What do you guys think about using Corroseal or KBS coatings on sliders?

I don't see why you couldn't treat the slider with Corroseal then paint it. When I originally bought my Trailgear bumper I let it rust then clear coated for "patina". Apparently I didn't do a good job with the clear because it continued to rust, so I recently treated with Rustoleum rust reformer then put Chassis saver paint over it.

Before

After

 

[Offroader93]

Thanks @Offroader93 ! I might check that out and try it out on a different part of the vehicle. For the bumper I used a combination of Rustoleum rust reformer and chassis saver paint, so we will see how it compares to the frame long term.

You're welcome! I personally always bring this product up whenever someone asks about coatings, due to my own success using them. I did por15 on my old 4runner without doing much prep, and the Arizona sun made it all chalky and started to peel off. I have heard good things about Rustoleum and chassis saver, I just do not know about their UV resistant capabilities.