Author Topic: Rust converter on frame?  (Read 1737 times)

Offline 85chevytorque

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Rust converter on frame?
« on: June 25, 2020, 09:01:03 AM »
I have the body off my 79 k20 and have needle scaled and wire wheeled most of the frame and still have surface rust on most of the frame. I will be pulling the spring mounts and all crossmembers and cleaning under those as well. Just wondering if any one has used a rust converter on there frame and then coated over top with por 15 or something similar. Or would you guys recommenced just using a product like por 15 on the frame as is. Also what products do you guys recommend I don’t need it to be perfect just want something that won’t peel or flake

Offline Mr Diesel

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Re: Rust converter on frame?
« Reply #1 on: June 25, 2020, 01:17:02 PM »
There is a lot of different opinions on this stuff. I have tried various rust converter products and not been impressed with any. I also discovered that POR15 needs a very rough or porous surface in order to stick well. I like to use rustoleum from the gallon tubs and mix it fairly thick in my paint sprayer. I use just that over surface rust like you are describing. The rattle cans of rustoleum spray very thin and I haven't had as much success with them.
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Offline JohnnyPopper

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Re: Rust converter on frame?
« Reply #2 on: June 25, 2020, 04:09:23 PM »
I used this after treating my frame like you describe.

What do you think?

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Offline Mike81K10

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Re: Rust converter on frame?
« Reply #3 on: June 25, 2020, 06:32:49 PM »
I have been using KBS products for my build. KBS Klean, then Rust Blaster (takes away the remaining rust). Rust Seal, and then chassis Top Coat. It was applied with a brush.
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