Keeping the chassis in good order

[josephmoore]

Just thinking ahead to jobs that need doing in the not so distant future.

My chassis was powder coated, but after 7 years it's starting to get past its best in the odd place. What's the best course of action to repair the patches with some surface rust before it gets a hold? Any tips for maintaining it normally?

[Craig-Chap]

The crossflow used to do a fairly good job of stopping my chassis rusting!

[josephmoore]

I used to have a Land Rover like that - the engine kept the front outriggers nice and protected while a small hole in the diesel tank took care of the rear crossmember!

[stylussprinter]

Simply rub the surface rust and peeling powder coat off then wash off with clean water. Dry and treat 2 coats of BILTHAMBER 80 , about an hour apart or more. Next day Hammerite -- job done.
Google it for website and info , I use it on mine plus any suspension bits I make for people .

[josephmoore]

Good advice, thanks Rob.

Wishing that Alec had chosen black powder coating rather than navy blue as it's going to look a bit patchy whatever I do, but better than ignoring it!

[stylussprinter]

Good advice, thanks Rob.

Wishing that Alec had chosen black powder coating rather than navy blue as it's going to look a bit patchy whatever I do, but better than ignoring it!

Hammerite comes in several colours I use the smooth not the old original stuff that has goldy trails through it