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    Disco 2 Considering a galvanised replacement chassis

    HA HA HA HA Funny you say that, as **** like that OFTEN turns me off a purchase, even a 5 quid item on ebay! But in my experience, have to give some leeway for metalworkers and engineering types! Without wanting to slur anyone, as it's a generalisation, but I know some very talented engineers...
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    Disco 2 Considering a galvanised replacement chassis

    Well, I can't be surprised given how much I have already said stuff ROTS for FUN where I live (very salty air!) but it looks like my D2 which I bought with a nice solid chassis a year to 18 months ago, is now not looking good at the back end of the chassis. I have done years of welding for...
  3. J

    Best paint over fresh weld?

    Dammit! It does look perfect for that. So a good rub down then paint with one or two coats? Do you brush or spray? What do you put over the Bonda, if anything? Any Stags? Friend of mine had one 25 years ago and we drove from London to Edinburgh in summer with top down, what a bloody lovely...
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    Best paint over fresh weld?

    I am really torn between that idea and using the Bilt Hamber Dynax products I have already bought to do my disco chassis! Totally stumped. This Bonda stuff isn't talked about for chassis's much, but having seen it on my trailer and a few other bits, I am seriously wondering if it's better than...
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    Best paint over fresh weld?

    Thanks, never heard of that. I was thinking of something I can buy a decent size pot of, and use spray gun/air compressor to spray it on, or even just brush as that would do fine. Maybe there is bed liner paint in that form. will have a look. certainly sounds tough which would be good
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    Best paint over fresh weld?

    Can anyone comment on how cold galv spray compares to Bonda, as a first and only coat over bare metal or fresh welds? Also wondering if anyone can suggest the cheapest option for a topcoat metal paint, cheap as poss in bulk ideally, for farm machinery and other coarse metals which have been...
  7. J

    Does diesel go off?

    Interesting stuff, glad I asked! Thanks, wish I could afford a diesel boat, my 2 smoke goes nicely enough though :)
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    Does diesel go off?

    I know petrol goes off after a while (arguably prevented with fuel additive), but does the same thing happen to diesel? I have some jerry cans and wondering how long the diesel will be usable for if stored cool and dark
  9. J

    Best paint over fresh weld?

    perfect thanks, that's exactly what I will do then. As for the chemical, I guess phosphoric acid will do the job, or Jenolite converter, if that's what I have! All i know is mine is a black bottle, red cap, pink watery liquid inside
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    Best paint over fresh weld?

    Thanks, not looking for pretty at all, just protected :)
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    Best paint over fresh weld?

    Thanks but I am a bit confused. I thought Jenolite is a converter. The instructions say to paint it over rust and then paint over that, and it stops the rust in its tracks. More to the point, Bonda says it has rust inhibitors in it so can be applied straight to rust, wondering if I should use...
  12. J

    Best paint over fresh weld?

    Can you elaborate on "chemical removal using an organic acid." I have Jenolite, and a bottle of Phosphoric acid which a friend of mine said is the best treatment for rust. Anyone got any thoughts on using it on disco chassis instead of purpose made stuff like Bilt Hamber products?
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    Best paint over fresh weld?

    Ha, YES! Don't throw it, I can assure you it's perfect once mixed. I had the same, ebay seller said they sell loads but have been out of stock so that "know" they have brand new batch which has "only just been made". Yeah, bollox! They sent me another free of charge so I am not complaining, as...
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    Best paint over fresh weld?

    Used a whole pot of this now and got another one coming. I have a question, if this stuff is as good as it seems, why wouldn't we consider using it on Landy chassis instead of the usual waxoyl type products? I have some Bilt Hamber products ready to do my chassis when I can, but wondering why...
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    Best paint over fresh weld?

    Update - after ten minutes with a screw driver, crushing the big chunks from the bottom, I did manage to get it all dissolved back in. its more red than orange now :D Damn good stuff I have to say! My only question now is whether it should be overcoated. the manufacturer told me it should be...
  16. J

    Best paint over fresh weld?

    Ha, I have a frigging box full of tent pegs! For a fiver I didn't bother thinking much but I will do that as well !
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    Best paint over fresh weld?

    Thanks. I was going to pop it in the oven. JOKE :D
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    Best paint over fresh weld?

    Got myself one of these, if anything will work that should! https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/202936809724?hash=item2f3ff9f8fc:g:VG8AAOSwm-deb5o6