Floor pan rust removal and finishing - Page 2

Burdekin · Jun 15th, 2017, 13:43

I put three plates at our cottage 3 years ago as part of a wee trial our old FM Supervisor was doing. Two of the 3 were zinc rich epoxies from International and the other was a whiz bang very expensive epoxy from the US with nano carbon particles (or something like that), the pic shows the plates 3 years ago and how close to the sea the cottage is. All 3 look the same as they did 3 years ago, will need to get another pic on the weekend if I remember.

Groundes-Peace · Jun 15th, 2017, 19:24

Those comparative tests were most convincing.
Useful to see......

Billy Smalls · Jun 20th, 2017, 11:52

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Originally Posted by Khe Sanh

I put three plates at our cottage 3 years ago as part of a wee trial our old FM Supervisor was doing. Two of the 3 were zinc rich epoxies from International and the other was a whiz bang very expensive epoxy from the US with nano carbon particles (or something like that), the pic shows the plates 3 years ago and how close to the sea the cottage is. All 3 look the same as they did 3 years ago, will need to get another pic on the weekend if I remember.

I love the fire pit!! yes, those photos speak volumes - thanks mate

Mike Rains · Jun 23rd, 2017, 22:34

If you've got most of the heavy rust out and just surface rust, brush on Rustoleum Rusty Metal Primer (reddish). It has fish oil and it work swell to seal out moisture that creates further rust. A quart of the stuff is only $15.

If you're worried about structural integrity of the floors, I used epoxy and fiberglass matte on top of primed metal. Several layers is all you need. Make sure you at least epoxy the bottom side after priming to seal and protec the metal.

In the US, I can buy an epoxy kit from suppliers for less than $100. It goes a long way and unless exposed to sun, the epoxy will last forever. Plus it is very strong when used with fiberglass fabric. If you're not familiar with epoxy use, there is plenty of info on the internet to guide you.

All these high dollar repairs and replacement to floor pans (unless totally eaten up) are excessive, in my opinion.

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Groundes-Peace Master Member Last Online: Mar 14th, 2024 17:23 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Milton Keynes	Those comparative tests were most convincing. Useful to see......

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Mike Rains New Member Last Online: Nov 19th, 2017 21:06 Join Date: May 2017 Location: Asheville, North Carolina USA	If you've got most of the heavy rust out and just surface rust, brush on Rustoleum Rusty Metal Primer (reddish). It has fish oil and it work swell to seal out moisture that creates further rust. A quart of the stuff is only $15. If you're worried about structural integrity of the floors, I used epoxy and fiberglass matte on top of primed metal. Several layers is all you need. Make sure you at least epoxy the bottom side after priming to seal and protec the metal. In the US, I can buy an epoxy kit from suppliers for less than $100. It goes a long way and unless exposed to sun, the epoxy will last forever. Plus it is very strong when used with fiberglass fabric. If you're not familiar with epoxy use, there is plenty of info on the internet to guide you. All these high dollar repairs and replacement to floor pans (unless totally eaten up) are excessive, in my opinion.

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