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Appreciate the tip, but I think I've found something I've wanted to try for a while now. It's a two part epoxy paint used for under water applications. My local Sherwin Williams dealer sells it, and it's more forgiving and a lot less expensive than POR15. You can make just what you want out of the gallons, vs using a 1/2 pint at a time, as long as you make sure your mixing ratio is right ....They swear by it, and say their commercial customers do as well.
1 to 1 ratio, btw.
I figured I'd give this a shot, and if it doesn't work..... then I'll let the truck rot away, and buy another from out west again...
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Thanks for that welding site. Can't wait to start watching those videos..
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How in the world did you know that I'm a peanut butter fan ???
Actually, I by the all natural peanut butter from Costco. It's a little less tasty, and you have to mix it with a blender / mixer, and then put it in the fridge, otherwise you cannot eat it.... you'd have to drink it.
Much healthier for you, from what I understand, but not quite as tasty...
Actually, I by the all natural peanut butter from Costco. It's a little less tasty, and you have to mix it with a blender / mixer, and then put it in the fridge, otherwise you cannot eat it.... you'd have to drink it.
Much healthier for you, from what I understand, but not quite as tasty...
There's a place sorta kinda on my way to the jeep JY that has a grinder and makes fresh PB. The honey roasted peanuts make durned good PB. Next time I'm headed up that way I'll PM you for your mailing address and send you some!
BTW: whatever you're doing to your truck is working. Yours has WAYYYY less brown dandruff than mine...
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Thanks Mike,
Appreciate the tip, but I think I've found something I've wanted to try for a while now. It's a two part epoxy paint used for under water applications. My local Sherwin Williams dealer sells it, and it's more forgiving and a lot less expensive than POR15. You can make just what you want out of the gallons, vs using a 1/2 pint at a time, as long as you make sure your mixing ratio is right ....They swear by it, and say their commercial customers do as well.
1 to 1 ratio, btw.
I figured I'd give this a shot, and if it doesn't work..... then I'll let the truck rot away, and buy another from out west again...
BTW(2)
Thanks for that welding site. Can't wait to start watching those videos..
Appreciate the tip, but I think I've found something I've wanted to try for a while now. It's a two part epoxy paint used for under water applications. My local Sherwin Williams dealer sells it, and it's more forgiving and a lot less expensive than POR15. You can make just what you want out of the gallons, vs using a 1/2 pint at a time, as long as you make sure your mixing ratio is right ....They swear by it, and say their commercial customers do as well.
1 to 1 ratio, btw.
I figured I'd give this a shot, and if it doesn't work..... then I'll let the truck rot away, and buy another from out west again...
BTW(2)
Thanks for that welding site. Can't wait to start watching those videos..
Thanks,
Mike
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http://www.wmbarr.com/product.aspx?catid=103&prodid=221
The stuff from sherwin is called Macropoxy 646 which is designed again, for use in salt or fresh water.
http://protective.sherwin-williams.c...7:product-6843
Here's the Data SHeet:
http://www.paintdocs.com/docs/webPDF...prodno=B58W610
Be careful about how much rust you get under there. Even with my truck being a "west coast vehicle", it still has some rust on the frame, especially behind the rear wheels at the spring hangers. These truck are notorious for rotting frames, and spring hangers, behind fuel tanks, and a few other places are it's focal points.
Yes... I'll be dropping the tank again to get behind there.. Just got to run the fuel out of it first (almost completely that its).
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After Grinding, I use a product called Jasco Prep and prime. Actually, I use the stuff all the time on many different projects. It's a Phosphoric Acid application that takes metal with rust, converts it to a non aggressive form of iron phosphate or oxide, and makes the surface ready for paint. The gallons have been recently discontinued, so I don't know what's available anymore.
http://www.wmbarr.com/product.aspx?catid=103&prodid=221
The stuff from sherwin is called Macropoxy 646 which is designed again, for use in salt or fresh water.
http://protective.sherwin-williams.c...7:product-6843
Here's the Data SHeet:
http://www.paintdocs.com/docs/webPDF...prodno=B58W610
What I'm doing is lying on my back every 3 years, scraping, grinding, wire wheeling, spraying with Phospohoric acid, priming and painting.
Be careful about how much rust you get under there. Even with my truck being a "west coast vehicle", it still has some rust on the frame, especially behind the rear wheels at the spring hangers. These truck are notorious for rotting frames, and spring hangers, behind fuel tanks, and a few other places are it's focal points.
Yes... I'll be dropping the tank again to get behind there.. Just got to run the fuel out of it first (almost completely that its).
http://www.wmbarr.com/product.aspx?catid=103&prodid=221
The stuff from sherwin is called Macropoxy 646 which is designed again, for use in salt or fresh water.
http://protective.sherwin-williams.c...7:product-6843
Here's the Data SHeet:
http://www.paintdocs.com/docs/webPDF...prodno=B58W610
What I'm doing is lying on my back every 3 years, scraping, grinding, wire wheeling, spraying with Phospohoric acid, priming and painting.
Be careful about how much rust you get under there. Even with my truck being a "west coast vehicle", it still has some rust on the frame, especially behind the rear wheels at the spring hangers. These truck are notorious for rotting frames, and spring hangers, behind fuel tanks, and a few other places are it's focal points.
Yes... I'll be dropping the tank again to get behind there.. Just got to run the fuel out of it first (almost completely that its).
Mike
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The Jasco works really well, but it looks like I'll be switching to another product called Ospho
https://www.google.com/?gws_rd=ssl#q=ospho&tbm=shop
Simply because Jasco isn't selling gallons any longer. I really liked using it on my spinach salads, as it gave it that zing that made the salad "Oh, so good...."
For those who don't know Jasco, after grinding, you spray, brush or whatever the product on, and let it sit overnight. Rust areas are turned black, and the white powdery stuff is a residue left behind when it's applied to painted areas not cleaned properly. It's etching the paint for proper adhesion of the new paint, but you have to wipe the powder off to get a good bond. Utilizing a water dampened rag, followed by a dry rag are the way to go, from what I gather. YOU MUST WEAR A RESPIRATOR designed for chemical sprays, and protective eyewear and clothing. I use a pump sprayer (Bleach type) and spray it liberally everywhere under there. It gets into cracks and crevices you can't normally get into.
The paint applied. Not pretty, but hopefully I get more than 3 years of protection. RESPIRATOR also required.
https://www.google.com/?gws_rd=ssl#q=ospho&tbm=shop
Simply because Jasco isn't selling gallons any longer. I really liked using it on my spinach salads, as it gave it that zing that made the salad "Oh, so good...."
For those who don't know Jasco, after grinding, you spray, brush or whatever the product on, and let it sit overnight. Rust areas are turned black, and the white powdery stuff is a residue left behind when it's applied to painted areas not cleaned properly. It's etching the paint for proper adhesion of the new paint, but you have to wipe the powder off to get a good bond. Utilizing a water dampened rag, followed by a dry rag are the way to go, from what I gather. YOU MUST WEAR A RESPIRATOR designed for chemical sprays, and protective eyewear and clothing. I use a pump sprayer (Bleach type) and spray it liberally everywhere under there. It gets into cracks and crevices you can't normally get into.
The paint applied. Not pretty, but hopefully I get more than 3 years of protection. RESPIRATOR also required.
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Fix my voltage regulator ground. Remove a bunch of abandoned wiring and started fixing my trailer wiring. Remove the old leaking saddle bag tanks I never used. Had about 12 gallons of who knows how old died diesel in them.
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I wired up my reverse lights to my NV4500 and wire loomed the harness from the bell housing to the reverse switch, 4x4 switch, and VSS. I also primed the trans tunnel hole and the tunnel cover. I drove the truck around my driveway twice. Hit 2nd gear! Also changed oil in the wife's RAV and my Jeep.
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Just about finished the trailer wiring. All I have left to install is the 7 pin socket.