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Old 10-01-2019, 09:50 PM
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Did you use "Rust Reformer"?

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Nope

This

https://www.walmart.com/ip/WM-Barr-GKPA30220-Concrete-Metal-Prep-Gallon/23232758?wmlspartner=wlpa&selectedSellerId=13047&a did=22222222228018870041&wl0=&wl1=g&wl2=m&wl3=5180 4971231&wl4=pla83208436991&wl5=9003677&wl6=&wl7=&w l8=&wl9=pla&wl10=117446507&wl11=online&wl12=232327 58&veh=sem&gclid=Cj0KCQjw8svsBRDqARIsAHKVyqFGbwqKK JN7aNSeyEWbkNr2VlA-mH_4Rpctw757HMh6b55hE8EHKmoaAir0EALw_wcB

Home depot sells it for under $20
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The reason I asked is Rustolium makes a product called Rust Reformer which supposedly makes the rust turn into primer and leaves the surface primed for paint.

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“The reason I asked is Rustolium makes a product called Rust Reformer which supposedly makes the rust turn into primer and leaves the surface primed for paint”
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Thank You Edwin,
‘Great Information. Very Helpful !
Old 10-03-2019, 08:01 AM
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Swapped out the two flat rear tires on the dually W-350 plow truck for some ones that hold air. I am trying to get ready for winter and snow.
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Originally Posted by Bob L
“The reason I asked is Rustolium makes a product called Rust Reformer which supposedly makes the rust turn into primer and leaves the surface primed for paint”
Edwin

Thank You Edwin,
‘Great Information. Very Helpful !
Yeah, I've used that in the past. The black is the change over from iron oxide to an inert iron tannate, with primers added in there to help bonding the new top coat. It also contains carbon black, which I assume adds to the color effect.

I've tried lots of different products. Nothing, other than sandblasting stops it for very long. It's a long term maintenance issue, I guess.
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Old 10-03-2019, 03:24 PM
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Originally Posted by oliver foster
Swapped out the two flat rear tires on the dually W-350 plow truck for some ones that hold air. I am trying to get ready for winter and snow.
Yeah I should get on servicing Sno-ball for another winter of work. Have to replace the Hyd fluid in the plow, floor mounted hi/lo beam switch is stuck on high, grease the drive train and few other things.
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Originally Posted by thrashingcows
Yeah I should get on servicing Sno-ball for another winter of work. Have to replace the Hyd fluid in the plow, floor mounted hi/lo beam switch is stuck on high, grease the drive train and few other things.
Originally Posted by oliver foster
Swapped out the two flat rear tires on the dually W-350 plow truck for some ones that hold air. I am trying to get ready for winter and snow.

NIce!.... You guys who get snow..... are preparing..... Very nice !
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Old 10-03-2019, 05:09 PM
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Originally Posted by NJTman
NIce!.... You guys who get snow..... are preparing..... Very nice !

I just park my stuff and buy a sacrificial 4 cylinder and lots and lots and lots of booze. I hate winter.
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Originally Posted by NJTman
NIce!.... You guys who get snow..... are preparing..... Very nice !
What is this "snow" you speak of?......Ben
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Originally Posted by Fordzilla
What is this "snow" you speak of?......Ben
One of,my favorite types of,snow, as a young-un..

Again, this was a long time ago



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Originally Posted by NJTman
One of,my favorite types of,snow, as a young-un..
That's the kind of snow I would enjoy getting into......Ben
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Thanks T-Man I hadn't thought of Three is Company for years....what a great show that was. Maybe see if I can find it on-line somewhere to have a watch.
Old 10-05-2019, 05:58 AM
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Slipped a pair of these on the captain's chairs:

https://www.duluthtrading.com/bucket...ar-seat-covers

I bought a different set 6 years ago, not as nice, but still made from "fire hose" canvas. They started ripping at the bolsters. Contacted the company and they said they'd credit me their cost! So for a little extra, I got these new ones. Fit good and "feel" good so far.

Nice when a company stands by their product. I didn't even ask for it. I was just inquiring if that was normal after 6 six years of light use (I only drive my truck when I need a truck and even then, treat it like the investment it was/is). They didn't even ask for pictures, just said they were out of warranty but send them back and they would credit me!
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I swapped out the wh1c with an hx35 on my '90. So far it "feels" the same with about 200 deg drop in EGTs at WOT.
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3 posts from BHD in one day?

What's going on, here? World coming to an end?
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