series_one_rst

currently giving the underside of my Series1 a tidy up, got the back end pretty much ready for 1st coat and now i`m undecided on what to use. been looking an zinc 182 and red oxide.
anyone reccomend whats best for long life protection?

planning to stone chip over it then possibly smooth hammerite?? need to be hard wearing as i intend to use it when suns out

Ima Racing

iTrader: (1)

Use the hammerite rust primer.

Mr S1

iTrader: (2)

As Phil said mate.

series_one_rst

cheers boys! nice looking s1 matey!

i`ll take a look on egay for it.

Mr S1

iTrader: (2)

Cheers dude

series_one_rst

halfords 6.99, jobs a goodun!

Smit

iTrader: (5)

Use an etch primer then a highbuild on top... Won't rust for love nor money then!

series_one_rst

now things are getting complicated.lol

whats an etch primer?

mr yella

It's an acid based primer that sort of eats into the metal to give it a good strong key , normally applied to aluminium.
I'd deffo use it first , then apply a good 2 pack high build primer , then your stone chip and then your top coat .
nothing will stop the rust but it can be held back for longer with good prep and primer products .....

series_one_rst

i just googled it, sounds good stuff. will it go over seam sealer ok? seems to be the best solution.

opposite lock

iTrader: (3)

Have you tried this place ?
http://www.bilthamber.com/
Extremely good products and advice and have a high reputation in the marine industry aswell as automotive

hth

Mike

mr yella

If seam sealer dries hard then yes .
I normally use sikoflew , but i'd etch the panel first then seam seal it , so the etch gets into the joint .

series_one_rst

sikoflex is what I got dude.

series_one_rst

thanks mate will take a look on my lunch, just got to work. someone mentioned marine 2 pack before. need a top coat that can take a bit of abuse.

mr yella

Cool , get it etched and siko'd up ....lol

I use a 2 pack called ici Turbo , mixed at 3-1-1/2 gives a good durable coat of paint on the commercials i respray ......

dingla rs

iTrader: (2)

i wouldnt put that on my push bike ,wurth rust treat ment etch primer high build is the way to go

series_one_rst

thanks for all your replies guys, seems that the etch and build primer is the way to go.

just one quickie, can i brush on the primer and stonechip? would ideally spray on but my garage is a ittle cramped and dont really want over spray everywhere. and i`m on my back too. lol.

thanks for your help lads, total newb on bodywork. lol.

mr yella

You can brush both of them , but i'd stipple the stone chip after applying as it's meant to be textured to give extra body protection

series_one_rst

top stuff mate! thanks again for the advice!

rs tingle

iTrader: (1)

i used rustbuster on mine it has some good reviews in the ford mag an classic car mag

heres the link http://www.rust.co.uk/gallery.cfm

woolford