S Seaneylad New Member Messages 6 Location UK Jun 22, 2015 #1 Was just going to use brush on red oxide for a temp thing, before its rubbed back to be epox primed is that enough to protect the new welds? it will be outside Thanks
Was just going to use brush on red oxide for a temp thing, before its rubbed back to be epox primed is that enough to protect the new welds? it will be outside Thanks
BChild SIP - enough with the mods!!!! Messages 1,023 Jun 22, 2015 #2 Seaneylad said: Was just going to use brush on red oxide for a temp thing, before its rubbed back to be epox primed is that enough to protect the new welds? it will be outside Thanks Click to expand... That's what I use and I've had a car outside for 2 months now and no sign of rust coming thro on the welded repairs. If it was winter I think I'd use up some old "top coat" rattle cans rather than a primer type as I think it would be more weather resistant
Seaneylad said: Was just going to use brush on red oxide for a temp thing, before its rubbed back to be epox primed is that enough to protect the new welds? it will be outside Thanks Click to expand... That's what I use and I've had a car outside for 2 months now and no sign of rust coming thro on the welded repairs. If it was winter I think I'd use up some old "top coat" rattle cans rather than a primer type as I think it would be more weather resistant
M moggie1947 Member Messages 46 Location Wantage Jun 22, 2015 #3 Good question,I am going to use seam sealer and red oxide, although it is garaged. Can you not use the red oxide as a primer for under body?
Good question,I am going to use seam sealer and red oxide, although it is garaged. Can you not use the red oxide as a primer for under body?
R richie00boy Member Messages 1,031 Jun 22, 2015 #4 Under body is where you need the best protection, i.e. not red oxide! Seaneylad's plan to use epoxy is the best.
Under body is where you need the best protection, i.e. not red oxide! Seaneylad's plan to use epoxy is the best.
the snooper getting older by the day Messages 21,065 Location Hull UK Jun 22, 2015 #5 don't forget to protect the back of the weld or it will rot inside out and you wont know until its through
don't forget to protect the back of the weld or it will rot inside out and you wont know until its through