1979 R685/Pierce Posted May 5, 2020 Share Posted May 5, 2020 (edited) I have an R model fire truck that is generally in good shape. There is some rust on the chassis and other underbody components. Has anyone used the rust encapsulating products like those sold by Eastwood. Do they do a good job of stopping the rust? My plan was to use this material then touch up the paint and follow it up with Waxoyl. What have other people done to preserve and freshen up under their trucks? It is a fire truck so access is limited to a lot of the chassis and it will all have to be done from underneath on a creeper. Any advice is appreciated. Edited May 5, 2020 by 1979 R685/Pierce 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/62381-chassis-corrosion-and-detailing/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddeere Posted May 5, 2020 Share Posted May 5, 2020 i have used Eastwoods rust converter #51676 ZP and was not impressed with it. Their rust encapsulator platinum may be better and is UV resistant. I wonder about the aluminum pigment in it.This may be just for the UV. Some use POR-15. I understand it now comes in colors and may be UV resistant now. My first choice would be the POR -15.since you are going to paint over it. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/62381-chassis-corrosion-and-detailing/#findComment-450473 Share on other sites More sharing options...
j hancock Posted May 6, 2020 Share Posted May 6, 2020 Truck looks Excellent! Take a look at the KBS product line as well. https://www.kbs-coatings.com/ Quote JimIt doesn't cost anything to pay attention. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/62381-chassis-corrosion-and-detailing/#findComment-450542 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coenut Posted May 7, 2020 Share Posted May 7, 2020 I have used Eastwood and did not like it. Por-15 is great, but the prep is key. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/62381-chassis-corrosion-and-detailing/#findComment-450580 Share on other sites More sharing options...
1979 R685/Pierce Posted May 7, 2020 Author Share Posted May 7, 2020 What part of the prep is key? It looks pretty simple. Any recommendations? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/62381-chassis-corrosion-and-detailing/#findComment-450585 Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddeere Posted May 7, 2020 Share Posted May 7, 2020 The prep is important no mater what product you use. The cleaning and etch products can be purchased wit most products. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/62381-chassis-corrosion-and-detailing/#findComment-450615 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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