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Old 02-19-2018, 08:42 PM   #1
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Steel Frame Pre-treatment

So I will be starting my conversion soon I think and was wondering if you guys painted/primed/ rust treated the metal before adding in the extra insulation when removing the ceiling floor/walls on your bus?

Obviously I will fix any damage as needed but I have seen a few folks treat the inside before insulating and wondered with what?

I thought a good rust converter type product on the rust areas after being cleaned and some sort of primer for the rest?

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Old 02-19-2018, 08:46 PM   #2
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So I will be starting my conversion soon I think and was wondering if you guys painted/primed/ rust treated the metal before adding in the extra insulation when removing the ceiling floor/walls on your bus?

Obviously I will fix any damage as needed but I have seen a few folks treat the inside before insulating and wondered with what?

I thought a good rust converter type product on the rust areas after being cleaned and some sort of primer for the rest?
After remediating rust (Ospho-based is best) and filling holes, Rustoleum Primer is the most common application before insulating and a new floor.
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Old 02-19-2018, 08:57 PM   #3
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So something like this after repairs and light rust removal using a garden sprayer:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003Q7XWU4...BGDAS6YV&psc=0

And then this to seal it all applied with a cheap paint sprayer?

https://www.amazon.com/RUST-OLEUM-77...stoleum+primer
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So something like this after repairs and light rust removal using a garden sprayer:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003Q7XWU4...BGDAS6YV&psc=0

And then this to seal it all applied with a cheap paint sprayer?

https://www.amazon.com/RUST-OLEUM-77...stoleum+primer
I'd use a wire-brush or flap-wheel in a grinder to get the loose stuff off, but yeah.

... and I'd probably roll it on
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Yeah I figured I would need to run over the rust with a wire brush/wheel first.

Roll on the primer or the converter?
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Yeah I figured I would need to run over the rust with a wire brush/wheel first.

Roll on the primer or the converter?

I wouldn't use a sprayer inside. Despite your best efforts the mist would cover everything, so roll on the primer.

With the Ospho, I'd use a large brush because it's easier to make sure it penetrates the tougher areas.
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Old 02-20-2018, 07:12 AM   #7
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Awesome, thanks!
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I used a big green scrub brush to apply ospho, then I rolled on primer after it had dried. For the inside of wall and ceiling I'm planning to spray rustoleum rattle can to get a light coat before putting anything against them. Still determining which adhesive to use for attaching rigid foam to the ceiling!
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