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| Author: | NG [ Sat Apr 18, 2009 5:54 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Chrome Front Bumper. Help. |
it's a rusty!!!!! Behind it when i took it all of underneath. The front is fine,, still nice & blingy but underneath it all is all rusty looking. should i get it re chromed or should i buy a new one? any one done it before? whats the best way to clean of the rust before i give it to them to chrome? photo below is what mini looks like on front. 
what should i dooooooooooooooooooo. 
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| Author: | Mick [ Sat Apr 18, 2009 6:19 pm ] |
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They're usually like that as the rear side is not chromed like the front. Chrome used to be expensive once upon a time...so they saved a few bucks per bumper by coating the front only. You could spray the rear surface if you're bothered by it, a piece of steel wool will remove most of the corrosion before you give it a prime and coat.... |
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| Author: | Morris 1100 [ Sat Apr 18, 2009 6:23 pm ] |
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I would give it a clean with a wire brush and hit it with rust converter and paint it with Galmet or something similar. |
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| Author: | NG [ Sat Apr 18, 2009 7:20 pm ] |
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ok cool.. thanks guys ill do that. what is this Galmet?? morris what should i use behind the chrome bumper? |
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| Author: | NG [ Sat Apr 18, 2009 7:22 pm ] |
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all good i googled it! thanks.
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| Author: | drmini in aust [ Sat Apr 18, 2009 7:24 pm ] |
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NG wrote: ok cool.. thanks guys ill do that.
what is this Galmet?? morris what should i use behind the chrome bumper? Galmet is a zinc rich (around 80% or more) coating, another brand is Coldgal. It is best brushed on. When it dries it leaves a dull grey finish. You can get it in a spray can also. It is great stuff. I intend to do most of my Moke tub with it, after I cut the rust out. |
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| Author: | Morris 1100 [ Sat Apr 18, 2009 7:31 pm ] |
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Galmet or Coldgal look "right" behind a chrome bumper. They protect against rust and look good. |
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| Author: | NG [ Sat Apr 18, 2009 7:45 pm ] |
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where do i get it super cheap rep co etc etc |
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| Author: | Mick [ Sat Apr 18, 2009 7:47 pm ] |
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Bunnings, Mitre ten etc... |
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| Author: | drmini in aust [ Sat Apr 18, 2009 7:49 pm ] |
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Buy a 500ml tin and a couple of brushes. 
Stir it GOOD..... |
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| Author: | NG [ Sat Apr 18, 2009 7:59 pm ] |
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Perfect, etc. 
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| Author: | drmini in aust [ Sat Apr 18, 2009 8:02 pm ] |
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This stuff is nearly as good as proper galvanising. When I bought my boat S/H about 11 years ago there were a couple of cracks in the galvanised tilt trailer frame. I ground them out, MIG welded them up and painted the areas with Coldgal. No rust is apparent yet, and it's often got wet with salt water. |
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| Author: | Wombat [ Sat Apr 18, 2009 8:38 pm ] |
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slight hijack similar topic- the chrome strips that hold the sliding windows are fine on the visible area but areas of rust underneath and where the actual chanel sits - The Gal paint OK here ? - basically out of sight. Taking it further under the chanel on other doors there is a bit of cancer - small area but runs along the seam between the skin and the top of the frame - I'm thinking get rid of the real loose stuff - treat the rust then cold gal it then cover with the window chanel. Is that all that is necessary or do you think a proper repair is needed? 
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| Author: | drmini in aust [ Sat Apr 18, 2009 8:43 pm ] |
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If rusted through or nearly so I would weld it. But coldgal under that channel is a great idea to stop condensation rust. I did the same under both my rear side window seams after I welded the RH one up. |
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