advice needed for stopping rust - Aussie V8 | Holden - Ford

LX8VD69 · 12-07-2008, 12:02 AM

hello, im currently preparing my LX SR torana for a respray and ive just removed my rear bumper and found a bit of surface rust where the bumper mounts to the body, the shell of the car was bare metal resprayed about 4 or 5 years ago so im worried what it would be like if when i finally finish the body itll look like in another 10 or 15 or 20 or what ever number of years it lasts before it needs another respray. i mean obviously treating the surface rust is a no brainer but does any body have any ideas on how to stop it happening again? im thinking maybe lightly spraying the bumper mounts with WD40 before i mount them up to the body. am i thinking in the right direction or is there a better way?

cheers adam

toryman · 12-07-2008, 12:13 AM

The WD40 cant hurt but unfortunately because Victor is a seaside town you will always cop rust more than other places Adam. Probably the best thing you can do is keep it away from the beach if possible! But you already knew that didnt u. What about powdercoating the bumper irons?

LX8VD69 · 12-07-2008, 12:20 AM

yeah cheers toryman, we both know unless i move to broken hill or some place like that my car will always be near the beach, lol. seriously though powder coating the bumper irons probably would work, hmmmmm

cheers adam

COBRAXR8 · 12-07-2008, 08:10 AM

Yep Buy A Ford Lol ..... Joke... Try Stop Rust Or Kill Rust It Stops It Dead Then Fish Oil The Back Where It Bolts On Should Stop It For A While Good Luck ..

76lxhatch · 12-07-2008, 08:56 AM

Not so sure about the WD40, won't it clean everything off and leave it exposed for rust? Fish Oil or something similar as COBRAXR8 says might be a better idea.

toryman · 12-07-2008, 12:38 PM

Yeah, fish oil would be better than WD40. I still reckon powdercoating the irons would do the trick as a long term solution though.

hxchev · 12-07-2008, 11:34 PM

umm notice a ford man has all the ideas for stopping rust....
us holden guys haven't got much experience with rust

LX8VD69 · 12-07-2008, 11:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hxchev

umm notice a ford man has all the ideas for stopping rust....
us holden guys haven't got much experience with rust

thats because ford owners have had lots of experience dealing with tin worm

cheers adam

Karl_HQ · 13-07-2008, 10:22 AM

Try POR 15

I used this on our Monaro rebuild... You can paint it with a brush and you get an excellent finish. One of the best investments I've made... POR 15

Lookem up on google there are videos and testimonials from other satisfied users...

LH SLR5000 · 13-07-2008, 10:31 AM

I've used POR15 as well, great product and works very well. Around $80/ltr. You could also have a look at this stuff, I haven't used it, maybe someone else has.

KBS Coatings :: Rust Stops Here :: Rust Preventive Coatings and Tank Sealers

12-07-2008, 12:02 AM	#1 (permalink)
LX8VD69 south paw boxer Trade Rating: (1) Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: victor harbor SA Ride: LX SLR, LH SL & VL exec Posts: 692	advice needed for stopping rust hello, im currently preparing my LX SR torana for a respray and ive just removed my rear bumper and found a bit of surface rust where the bumper mounts to the body, the shell of the car was bare metal resprayed about 4 or 5 years ago so im worried what it would be like if when i finally finish the body itll look like in another 10 or 15 or 20 or what ever number of years it lasts before it needs another respray. i mean obviously treating the surface rust is a no brainer but does any body have any ideas on how to stop it happening again? im thinking maybe lightly spraying the bumper mounts with WD40 before i mount them up to the body. am i thinking in the right direction or is there a better way? cheers adam __________________ UP THE DRAGONS cover up and fight your way out the problem with most relationships is communication, too much communication! RIP 05

12-07-2008, 12:13 AM	#2 (permalink)
toryman Pure Evil Trade Rating: (0) Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Im a local everywhere Ride: everything i can get my hands on, 4 wheels or 2 Posts: 2,364	The WD40 cant hurt but unfortunately because Victor is a seaside town you will always cop rust more than other places Adam. Probably the best thing you can do is keep it away from the beach if possible! But you already knew that didnt u. What about powdercoating the bumper irons? __________________ Now available in Sober, but for a limited time only! I wish it wasn't illegal to shoot stupid people.

12-07-2008, 12:20 AM	#3 (permalink)
LX8VD69 south paw boxer Trade Rating: (1) Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: victor harbor SA Ride: LX SLR, LH SL & VL exec Posts: 692	yeah cheers toryman, we both know unless i move to broken hill or some place like that my car will always be near the beach, lol. seriously though powder coating the bumper irons probably would work, hmmmmm cheers adam __________________ UP THE DRAGONS cover up and fight your way out the problem with most relationships is communication, too much communication! RIP 05

12-07-2008, 08:10 AM	#4 (permalink)
COBRAXR8 Newbie Trade Rating: (0) Join Date: May 2008 Location: WOLLONGONG Ride: SUPERCHARGEDXR8 Posts: 4	Yep Buy A Ford Lol ..... Joke... Try Stop Rust Or Kill Rust It Stops It Dead Then Fish Oil The Back Where It Bolts On Should Stop It For A While Good Luck .. __________________ 560.6 RWHP NOT ENOUGH

12-07-2008, 12:38 PM	#6 (permalink)
toryman Pure Evil Trade Rating: (0) Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Im a local everywhere Ride: everything i can get my hands on, 4 wheels or 2 Posts: 2,364	Yeah, fish oil would be better than WD40. I still reckon powdercoating the irons would do the trick as a long term solution though. __________________ Now available in Sober, but for a limited time only! I wish it wasn't illegal to shoot stupid people.

12-07-2008, 08:56 AM	#5 (permalink)
76lxhatch Sure why not? Trade Rating: (0) Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Nelson NZ Ride: SS Torana Posts: 1,797	Not so sure about the WD40, won't it clean everything off and leave it exposed for rust? Fish Oil or something similar as COBRAXR8 says might be a better idea.

12-07-2008, 11:34 PM	#7 (permalink)
hxchev casual poster Trade Rating: (0) Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: sa Ride: hk prem Posts: 157	umm notice a ford man has all the ideas for stopping rust.... us holden guys haven't got much experience with rust __________________ Some people are just jerks

13-07-2008, 10:22 AM	#9 (permalink)
Karl_HQ casual poster Trade Rating: (0) Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: adelaide Ride: HQ 350 Monaro, 355 LX Hatch & vs commy Posts: 194	Try POR 15 I used this on our Monaro rebuild... You can paint it with a brush and you get an excellent finish. One of the best investments I've made... POR 15 Lookem up on google there are videos and testimonials from other satisfied users...

13-07-2008, 10:31 AM	#10 (permalink)
LH SLR5000 casual poster Trade Rating: (1) Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Perth Ride: LH SLR5000 Posts: 141	I've used POR15 as well, great product and works very well. Around $80/ltr. You could also have a look at this stuff, I haven't used it, maybe someone else has. KBS Coatings :: Rust Stops Here :: Rust Preventive Coatings and Tank Sealers

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