Popular Post Bigdogtrucker Posted September 19, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted September 19, 2014 Started doing my Scotch Brite/linseed oil treatment to my R today.Left side of the cab has more surface rust so I started there first.Coming out great,if you like this look as I do!The color will satin out a bit,and bead water like a freshly waxed paint job .Put my used rags in an ammo can and left for a bit,they flamed up while I was gone.First time I've ever had it happen to me!!! 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j hancock Posted September 19, 2014 Share Posted September 19, 2014 Wax ON, Wax OFF.Yup, linseed oil can generate some heat. 1 Quote JimIt doesn't cost anything to pay attention. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post 1958 F.W.D. Posted September 19, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted September 19, 2014 Nasty shit.One of the most costliest (in terms of dollar loss and human life- three firefighters) high-rise building fires in history was caused by linseed-soaked rags left behind by a painting crew. One Meridian Plaza, Philadelphia Pa. February 23, 1991. 3 Quote TWO STROKES ARE FOR GARDEN TOOLS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigdogtrucker Posted September 19, 2014 Author Share Posted September 19, 2014 I've used many different things for protecting metal like this over the years,this stuff is the best by far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
85snowdog Posted September 19, 2014 Share Posted September 19, 2014 I'm not familiar with treating metal with linseed oil bigdog. But I am thinking it would be a good rust preventative for the cab. Everythingelse on the trucks gets crown rustproofing. Would I just wipe it on, then wipe off excess? When I wash the truck would I be washing the linseed off?I also wanted to thank you, You mentioned chassis saver to me. I replied I had to find out what the Canadian equivalent would be.Turns out I can buy your chassis saver here. I recently painted the frame of my snowplow with it. I agree with you, good stuff.Keith 1 Quote Keith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigdogtrucker Posted September 19, 2014 Author Share Posted September 19, 2014 Glad you like Chassis Saver,love that paint!You can use the linseed as a rust proofer also,the aviation industry used it for many years on airframes.I rub it on then wipe off the excess,after that rub it out with a second rag.Make sure to get "boiled linseed oil",it has drying agents in it.I'm sure if you wash the truck a lot it would have to be re done after a while but a little bit goes a long way.I did an old Chevy truck with it a year ago that sat outside this whole time and it looks like the week I did it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yarnall Posted September 19, 2014 Share Posted September 19, 2014 I have heard of using lanolin from sheep too. Saw a 34 Ford panel truck covered with it and looked great but smelled like a sheep. Can you post pictures of your Chevy? I might try this on my H613. Thanks. Mike. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigdogtrucker Posted September 19, 2014 Author Share Posted September 19, 2014 Sold the Chevy a little while ago,was an original paint 1970.Nice thing is once this stuff cures you could rub against it with a white t shirt and nothing will get onto it!You won't get dirty or need a tetanus shot while enjoying your truck,finish looks like it's satin cleared .Yarnall your red White would be a great candidate for this also(if you still have it).Here's a door pic from this afternoon,drying up nice after some time and a few more rubdowns. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
85snowdog Posted September 20, 2014 Share Posted September 20, 2014 Looks like we have more than chassis saver in common.I had a 70 chev too. A CST (custom sport truck) It came from North Carolina. I did a frame up restoration. I loved that truck. Sold it at Carlisle so I could by a 1979 Brigadire. Wasn't one of my smartest moves. I am going to get some boiled linseed oil, and be careful what I do with the rags.Thanks Keith 1 Quote Keith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigdogtrucker Posted September 20, 2014 Author Share Posted September 20, 2014 Nice,post some pics after you use it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j hancock Posted September 20, 2014 Share Posted September 20, 2014 Fluid Film is a lanolin based product used to fight corrosion.http://www.fluid-film.com/ 1 Quote JimIt doesn't cost anything to pay attention. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigdogtrucker Posted September 20, 2014 Author Share Posted September 20, 2014 I used to use Fluid Film quite a bit at a place I worked at years ago,had good luck with it.It never really dries though,don't think i'd put it on a car/truck body. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maddog13407 Posted September 21, 2014 Share Posted September 21, 2014 fluid film is good for keepin tires from dry cracking also 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigdogtrucker Posted September 21, 2014 Author Share Posted September 21, 2014 Finished the hood/cab less the roof panel.Not sure what my plans are for that yet as it needs some repair... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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