Galenising B pillar on 110

Hi Guys

just wondering if anyone has galvenised the sill and B pillar (and C pillar) assembly on a 110.
I want to but there seem to be some bolt liners through which the door hinge bolts go through. Would I need to get them out (how?) or just go ahead as is.

Addition suggestions on:
Clutch kit (paddock britpart @ £50)
Shockers (seen brit part springs and shockers for £200 on john craddock)

Also I need some wings!

cheers
Duncan

Crazy times, clutches and suspension can stop rust?

The clutch and damper comment was meant to read... suggestions on what to get for best value (not necessarily the cheapest.

any thoughts on the above and the galv of b pillar...

Oh aye. Well you'd just galvanize it as is, providing it can be bolted on (weld wrecks galv).

ok thanks, even though there are plastic liners (i think they are plastic) in side the b pillar frame for the door hinge bolts?

maybe i could put a bolt through them for the galv process to give some protection ...
cheers

I galv'd mine and the C pillar

Dont forget to wash with soapy water and T wash before painting, the pic of it black is after T wash

Hamsterberg said:

Dont forget to wash with soapy water and T wash before painting, the pic of it black is after T wash

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That part was about £500 each side last time I looked!!:jaw:

LeadFarmer said:

That part was about £500 each side last time I looked!!:jaw:

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I used my ones . didnt buy new !!!

I know, Im just saying.

So are they easy to remove?

Hamsterberg...
When you galv them how did you protect the door hinge bolt liners...?
Also whats T wash?
should i be washing all galv items (plan to do bulk head, cappings, rear wing upright/corners, and even considering doing the boot floor struts and battery boxes... thoughts?)
cheers

raudiduncan said:

Hamsterberg...
When you galv them how did you protect the door hinge bolt liners...?
Also whats T wash?
should i be washing all galv items (plan to do bulk head, cappings, rear wing upright/corners, and even considering doing the boot floor struts and battery boxes... thoughts?)
cheers

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AFAIK TWash is a solution used on galved metal to allow paint to adhere, so yes, if youve galved it and want to paint it, it will need TWashing

Guidelines: Pre-treatment for Painting -Galvanizers

A google search of T wash doesnt bring up much.
i believe etch primers can get the same effect too...

I will deafo wash down with soapy water though.

raudiduncan said:

A google search of T wash doesnt bring up much.
i believe etch primers can get the same effect too...

I will deafo wash down with soapy water though.

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Etch primer won't adhere very well will peal or flake off
T-wash is just a brand name

read this......Properly Preparing the Galvanized Steel Surface for Excellent Paint Adhesion

sorry T wash is googlable - Twash isnt !
can i t wash then etch prime too.

no, an etch wont work on NEW galv, the TWash removes the salts created by the galv process, a soapy water will not do that, it will leave traces behind, which paint wont adhere to.

etch will work on older galv, as the salts have already been washed off over time.

read the link in post 14 and all your questions will be answered

raudiduncan said:

Hamsterberg...
When you galv them how did you protect the door hinge bolt liners...?
Also whats T wash?
should i be washing all galv items (plan to do bulk head, cappings, rear wing upright/corners, and even considering doing the boot floor struts and battery boxes... thoughts?)
cheers

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If i remember right they came out, you do mean the plates with the nuts on ?

As for T wash think thats covered now

The bit i mean is inside the B pillar frame is peice with 2 holes that the door bolts go through, in this is a liner that the bolts go through - i think it is plastic but not sure. there is movement in these liners.

Might be best for me post a pic.

One final point to T wash - should i etch prime after t wash or just normal primer...

cheers for the advise!

Getting new doors got mine soon too so would be interested in doing this too if they can be removed easily. Otherwise I'll just wait until I'm galvanising the bulkheads and all the other bits down the line with a new chassis if ever needed.