Rust Encapsulator
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Rust Encapsulator
Ok folks, got a question.
I have been reading on rust cleaning/protection. I looked at POR 15, Rust Bullet and Eastwood Rust Encap.
Everyone seems to like one or the other or all, but the only on I could find that comes in Aerosol can was eastwood.
I really liked the job Lotus76 did with the bullet, but I don't have a sprayer and cleanup seems to be a bear when all I have to do is throw away the can.
I'm leaning towards Eastwood to spray everything black and then go back with a topcoat of their gray spray on the suspension and drive components. They all require a good amount of prep work anyway, so I sure would like to just spray.
Anyone have another suggestion?
I have been reading on rust cleaning/protection. I looked at POR 15, Rust Bullet and Eastwood Rust Encap.
Everyone seems to like one or the other or all, but the only on I could find that comes in Aerosol can was eastwood.
I really liked the job Lotus76 did with the bullet, but I don't have a sprayer and cleanup seems to be a bear when all I have to do is throw away the can.
I'm leaning towards Eastwood to spray everything black and then go back with a topcoat of their gray spray on the suspension and drive components. They all require a good amount of prep work anyway, so I sure would like to just spray.
Anyone have another suggestion?
Safety Car
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From: North Easton Mass
The Encapsulator I have used leaves a flat black finish that should topcoat well, although it doesn't fill pitted surfaces very well. Spraying does have its advantages since you can get into seams, etc. The brush-on Encapsulator is a little thick and dries quickly so it's hard to brush it into seams. Two coats are probably necessary with the Encapsulator if you brush it on (same with Rust Bullet).
I'm experimenting with both products and will post some pics of the results (hopefully soon!).
Rick B.
I'm experimenting with both products and will post some pics of the results (hopefully soon!).
Rick B.
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verbanik,
Pretty sure they have these: http://www.prevalspraygun.com/home.htm
at Home Depot. You'll need to thin the canned products.
Read the other recent posts, too. There are serious health
risks to spraying it. You need the right safety equipment.
Hey Rick,
Maybe you saw one of my posts on replacing the windshield
frame (top section). The lower surface was severely pitted,
but still solid. I filled the pits with a skim coat of JB weld.
Use a plastic body spreader and then sand rough when 3/4
cured and smooth after fully cured. It came out pretty good.
I POR-ed over it, and haven't seen any problems.
Your Rust Bullet thread has re-surfaced, too.
Pretty sure they have these: http://www.prevalspraygun.com/home.htm
at Home Depot. You'll need to thin the canned products.
Read the other recent posts, too. There are serious health
risks to spraying it. You need the right safety equipment.
Hey Rick,
Maybe you saw one of my posts on replacing the windshield
frame (top section). The lower surface was severely pitted,
but still solid. I filled the pits with a skim coat of JB weld.
Use a plastic body spreader and then sand rough when 3/4
cured and smooth after fully cured. It came out pretty good.
I POR-ed over it, and haven't seen any problems.
Your Rust Bullet thread has re-surfaced, too.
Safety Car
Joined: Aug 2001
Posts: 4,883
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From: North Easton Mass
Originally Posted by NHvette
verbanik,
Pretty sure they have these: http://www.prevalspraygun.com/home.htm
at Home Depot. You'll need to thin the canned products.
Read the other recent posts, too. There are serious health
risks to spraying it. You need the right safety equipment.
Hey Rick,
Maybe you saw one of my posts on replacing the windshield
frame (top section). The lower surface was severely pitted,
but still solid. I filled the pits with a skim coat of JB weld.
Use a plastic body spreader and then sand rough when 3/4
cured and smooth after fully cured. It came out pretty good.
I POR-ed over it, and haven't seen any problems.
Your Rust Bullet thread has re-surfaced, too.
Pretty sure they have these: http://www.prevalspraygun.com/home.htm
at Home Depot. You'll need to thin the canned products.
Read the other recent posts, too. There are serious health
risks to spraying it. You need the right safety equipment.
Hey Rick,
Maybe you saw one of my posts on replacing the windshield
frame (top section). The lower surface was severely pitted,
but still solid. I filled the pits with a skim coat of JB weld.
Use a plastic body spreader and then sand rough when 3/4
cured and smooth after fully cured. It came out pretty good.
I POR-ed over it, and haven't seen any problems.
Your Rust Bullet thread has re-surfaced, too.
Rick B.
Racer
Joined: Jan 2004
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From: cincinnati oh
I have used the Eastwood stuff several times and the projects turned out great. If you use the spray cans and then paint over it you should not be able to tell there is anything under the paint. If you get a quart and you think that it is too thick, you can thin it 10-15% and still brush it on.
Safety Car
Joined: Aug 2001
Posts: 4,883
Likes: 11
From: North Easton Mass
Originally Posted by NHvette
verbanik,
Pretty sure they have these: http://www.prevalspraygun.com/home.htm
at Home Depot. You'll need to thin the canned products.
Read the other recent posts, too. There are serious health
risks to spraying it. You need the right safety equipment.
Pretty sure they have these: http://www.prevalspraygun.com/home.htm
at Home Depot. You'll need to thin the canned products.
Read the other recent posts, too. There are serious health
risks to spraying it. You need the right safety equipment.
Be careful out there. folks.
Rick B.
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From: Warren Mi
I'm working on painting the underside of my 77 while the rear suspension is out of the car.I have used Eastwood products for many years with good results. Proper temperature is important[ I live in Michigan ,even with a heated garage i use heat lamps inder the car to warm frame up, also wipe everything down with prepsol [ wax & grease remover] real good,that helps. and also it can be thinned. i toopcoat with their Epoxy black. Another trick i use is I spray the floor pan & wheelwells with a spray on bedliner , It has a nice texture ,is satin black and can be cleaned easily. It's not correct but it looks good ,Most imporant wear a good resperator as any solvent product is bad for you Good Luck Rick H.