>From experience of using Hammerite or Hammerite smooth I'd be very wary of >these products - I have found that because they are so brittle that even the >ambient temperature change can lead to microscopic cracks which let in water. >The evidence of this is the revealation of bad rust when the paint cracks off >in layers in a couple of years!! I have successfully used zinc phosphate primer (just brush on) followed by undercoat and either satin black top coat or even Dulux Weathshield Gloss - again all brushed on (which of course gives a slightly thicker finish than spraying) . This gives a soft-ish flexible and very durable finish which is easy to apply and lasts for years. As an alternative a polturethane single pack gloss will also give a good durable finish (after the primer and undercoat of course). Martin ----- Original Message ----- From: Jim T To: [email protected] Sent: Tuesday, July 17, 2012 5:47 PM Subject: [Quantum Owners] H4 RUST
Hi. I've started a new post because the existing one was getting cluttered. On my H4 I noticed that there was surface rust on the rear chassis in the engine bay. Lots of Kurust, Hammerite rust killer primer & Hammerite smooth cured that. ( the front chassis is covered with a fine coating of oil so no rust there!). The chassis rails in the wet area seem sound, (tested with my mk 1 pointed scewdriver ) but the coating is suspect. My usual response would be to spray the cavity with Waxoil but have been told that this is not compatible with fiberglass. Can anyone confirm or deny this? Plan B would be to use old engine oil, taking precautions to collect & dispose of the excess.Cheaper but effective, as used on older cars to prevent rust in the distant past. JimT -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Quantum Owners Group" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected] To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/quantumowners?hl=en IMPORTANT NOTE: All information presented herewith is provided on an "As Is" basis, without warranty or the implication thereof. Neither the Quantum Owners Club nor the individuals associated with the Quantum Owners Club or in the preparation of the above information shall have any liability to any person or entity with respect to liability, loss, or damage caused or alleged to be caused directly or indirectly by the instructions contained within this or related message(s). ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 10.0.1424 / Virus Database: 2437/5135 - Release Date: 07/16/12 -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Quantum Owners Group" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected] To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/quantumowners?hl=en IMPORTANT NOTE: All information presented herewith is provided on an "As Is" basis, without warranty or the implication thereof. Neither the Quantum Owners Club nor the individuals associated with the Quantum Owners Club or in the preparation of the above information shall have any liability to any person or entity with respect to liability, loss, or damage caused or alleged to be caused directly or indirectly by the instructions contained within this or related message(s).
