Newbie questions about my build! - Page 3

PowerDaniels · 05-07-2014, 05:09 AM

My project has been put on hold for a bit unfortunately. Still trying to get a hold of a good rust converter. Hopefully I'll have more to report soon and will focus on starting an actual build thread.

Scooternj · 05-07-2014, 06:03 AM

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Originally Posted by PowerDaniels

My project has been put on hold for a bit unfortunately. Still trying to get a hold of a good rust converter. Hopefully I'll have more to report soon and will focus on starting an actual build thread.

I picked up a couple of jugs of Corroseal at the semi-local marine supply shop yesterday. I asked the guy if there was any difference between Ospho and Corroseal in their capabilities, and he basically said its user preference and cost- 20-ish for the Ospho versus 47 for the Corroseal. The non-acid base of Corroseal was my appeal over Ospho.

Timelord · 05-07-2014, 09:07 PM

The acid is what etches the galvanized surface to allow the coating to adhere. I went with Ospho on my bus with coating of Rustoleum pro primer and top coat. Worked great.

http://www.corroseal.com/contact/faq.aspx

Can Corroseal be used on galvanized steel?

Since galvanized steel is coating with zinc to prevent corrosion, Corroseal is not effective over non rusted galvanized steel. If the galvanized steel is rusted, do a test application to determine if there is enough rust present for Corroseal to be effective. The Corroseal will not bond properly if the galvanized steel is not sufficiently rusted.

nat_ster · 05-07-2014, 10:20 PM

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The acid is what etches the galvanized surface to allow the coating to adhere. I went with Ospho on my bus with coating of Rustoleum pro primer and top coat. Worked great.

http://www.corroseal.com/contact/faq.aspx

Can Corroseal be used on galvanized steel?

Since galvanized steel is coating with zinc to prevent corrosion, Corroseal is not effective over non rusted galvanized steel. If the galvanized steel is rusted, do a test application to determine if there is enough rust present for Corroseal to be effective. The Corroseal will not bond properly if the galvanized steel is not sufficiently rusted.

Then in reality, Corroseal should not be used on any bus that was galvanized. You would end up with spots the paint will not stick to.

Nat

PowerDaniels · 05-10-2014, 01:01 AM

Great info guys, I had a fellow skoolie member try to send me some Ospho from the US, but it was returned to him. I guess I have to hunt some down in Canada.

Scooternj · 05-10-2014, 06:21 AM

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Great info guys, I had a fellow skoolie member try to send me some Ospho from the US, but it was returned to him. I guess I have to hunt some down in Canada.

Check your local Canadian Tire, Home Depot, Lowe's? If you're close to the border, you could pop across and slip some back. Or if you're close to the coast, the Great Lakes, etc., check your local marine supply house.

PowerDaniels · 05-10-2014, 06:43 AM

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Great info guys, I had a fellow skoolie member try to send me some Ospho from the US, but it was returned to him. I guess I have to hunt some down in Canada.

Check your local Canadian Tire, Home Depot, Lowe's? If you're close to the border, you could pop across and slip some back. Or if you're close to the coast, the Great Lakes, etc., check your local marine supply house.

I didn't check Lowe's, but I didn't find any at Home Depot. It's not listed on the Canadian Home Depot website either, like it is on the US one. Canadian Tire, Lowes and Rona all come up with nothing online as well.

I unfortunately don't live near the coast or near any border cities in the US, but I appreciate the suggestions!

Scooternj · 05-10-2014, 04:05 PM

Check for Jasco. Its another rust converter.

PowerDaniels · 05-10-2014, 09:09 PM

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Check for Jasco. Its another rust converter.

looks like another one that's impossible to find in Canada, at least according to online resources.

Getting kind of ridiculous really!

Scooternj · 05-11-2014, 07:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Scooternj

Check for Jasco. Its another rust converter.

looks like another one that's impossible to find in Canada, at least according to online resources.

Getting kind of ridiculous really!

Cloverdale Paint for Corroseal

Check your local NAPA for Permatex (no link, sorry)

Eastwood will ship their Rust Converter to Canada as well

Edited, removed Rust Check

nat_ster · 05-11-2014, 11:43 AM

Rust check is crap

Nat

Scooternj · 05-11-2014, 04:53 PM

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Rust check is crap

Nat

Yeah, Nat, that's what I read on the Canadian Tire reviews.

PowerDaniels · 05-12-2014, 04:08 AM

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Originally Posted by PowerDaniels

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Originally Posted by Scooternj

Check for Jasco. Its another rust converter.

looks like another one that's impossible to find in Canada, at least according to online resources.

Getting kind of ridiculous really!

Cloverdale Paint for Corroseal

Check your local NAPA for Permatex (no link, sorry)

Eastwood will ship their Rust Converter to Canada as well

Edited, removed Rust Check

yeah I got a hold of cloverdale about it, but they said they wouldn't get the bigger bottles.

and after reading the whole acidic thing when comparing it to Ospho I don't really want to pay a major premium to buy a bunch of smaller bottles of a lesser quality product.

I found a place I think I can order Ospho from though, it's just not local.

keith · 05-12-2014, 06:15 PM

just do the bus,learn by your mistakes,,,,geeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeez

nat_ster · 05-12-2014, 09:14 PM

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just do the bus,learn by your mistakes,,,,geeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeez

I disagree, do it right, do your home work and research.

No point in wasting money and learning the hard way.

Nat

PowerDaniels · 05-13-2014, 02:30 AM

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Originally Posted by keith

just do the bus,learn by your mistakes,,,,geeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeez

I disagree, do it right, do your home work and research.

No point in wasting money and learning the hard way.

Nat

exactly. I don't have an unlimited budget like some people do and I'm already trying to keep the costs as low as possible because I know they're going to add up in the end, so I want to do it right!

keith · 05-15-2014, 09:54 AM

all I got to say is,if u got brains not trains up in that head,u can build anything u want with no help............lol

I build mine on a shoe lace and got a dam good bus,looks like a class A motorhome... so use your brains

PowerDaniels · 06-10-2014, 10:59 PM

any other suggestions for grinding away the interior rust before applying the ospho?

I've been using a drill with a grinding wheel because it seems to work a lot better than wirebrushing, but it's still really slow going. anyone else have a better solution?

pictureLOVE · 06-11-2014, 09:32 AM

Ospho for canucks here: http://www.caswellcanada.ca/

nat_ster · 06-11-2014, 08:29 PM

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any other suggestions for grinding away the interior rust before applying the ospho?

I've been using a drill with a grinding wheel because it seems to work a lot better than wirebrushing, but it's still really slow going. anyone else have a better solution?

Get a angle grinder and a knotted wire wheel for it. Not some little $20 4.5 inch junk, get a real brand, 5 or 7 inch. You will do the whole floor in a few hours.

You can't convert a bus without a angle grinder.

Nat

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