KE16V Barn Find

[Banjo]

Glad You are into it !  Hope is addictive, & not too despressing.  I'd really be concentrating on the structural bits first, as they are the most important, after all. Shame to do all the surface & visual pieces, & then find later on, that there is a structural section, beyond repair, & that all the visual; non structural clean up, was in vain.

A simple rotisserie would be good, so it is easy on your back. No fun working upside down, when You get to the underfloor area.

Metal Rotisserie

Wooden Rotisserie

Cheers

Banjo  

Edited Thursday at 05:23 AM by Banjo

[mage0r]

Thanks Banjo, I have a few Rotisserie videos in my queue and I'll add those.

In this case I'm focusing on the bonnet for a few reasons.

1. They are in demand, so if my build goes nowhere they still have value.

2. The bonnet is in my garage but the rest of the car is 500km away.

The bonnet (and guard) are from Captain Kerolla, so their condition is not reflective of the rest of the vehicle.  I'm going to school on these parts, and I can get them up on the bench under my workshop heater.

John

[altezzaclub]

Get some Upol #2 weld-through primer in copper, we use it all the time on race car fabrication. Its a lot more expensive than the zinc, but they are rubbish to weld through, its just like welding galv pipe.

I'd use paint stripper to start with, get all the paint off as there will be little rust-worm trails under paint that look fine from the outside. We took the driver's-side top surfaces back like this, even if the paint looked OK for 99%, underneath were little rust trails heading off in all directions.  I figure it spent its life in a carport up against a wall on the passenger's side, so the drivers side was weathered.

 

[parrot]

This is mine more than a year after stripping all the paint off with stripper and a flap wheel where necessary. I then treated the whole area with KBS rust last. Any areas that showed any sign of colour where then treated again. 

The coating I’ll wash/ neutralise when I spray epoxy sealer hopefully soon

Edited yesterday at 02:24 PM by parrot

[Banjo]

Thanks Pete !

                       I must have been living under a rock; as I've never come across KBS Rust Blast previously.  Sounds like good stuff.  It's even available at Bunnings, apparently.

This is what Google says about it . . .

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KBS RustBlast is a water-based rust remover and zinc phosphate pre-priming etch that is generally well-regarded for its effectiveness in removing rust and preparing metal surfaces for paint. Users often praise its ability to dissolve rust, metal oxides, and tarnishing from various metal surfaces. Additionally, RustBlast is noted for its gentle etching of metal surfaces and its ability to coat them with a zinc phosphate layer, which enhances paint adhesion and prevents flash rust, according to KBS Coatings. 

 

Here's a more detailed look at the key aspects of KBS RustBlast:

• Zinc Phosphate Layer:

  After application, RustBlast leaves a protective zinc phosphate layer on the metal, which helps prevent flash rust and promotes better paint adhesion, says KBS Coatings. 

   

• Pre-Priming Etch:

  RustBlast acts as a pre-priming etch, preparing the surface for painting by creating a suitable surface profile for optimal paint adhesion. 

   

• Non-Toxic, Non-Hazardous:

  RustBlast is described as a non-toxic, non-hazardous product, making it easier to use and safer than some other rust removers. 

   

• Ease of Use:

  RustBlast is generally considered simple to use and can be applied using various methods, including spraying, brushing, or using a scrub pad. 

   

• Effectiveness:

  RustBlast is designed to dissolve rust, corrosion, metal oxides, and tarnishing from various metal surfaces. 

   

Overall, KBS RustBlast is a popular choice for rust removal and surface preparation due to its effectiveness, ease of use, and the protective zinc phosphate layer it leaves behind. 

 

Additional points based on the search results:

• Three-Step System: RustBlast is part of a three-step system from KBS Coatings, which includes KBS Klean for degreasing and KBS RustSeal for rust encapsulation. 
   

• User Reviews: Many users have reported positive experiences with RustBlast, stating that it effectively removes rust from various surfaces, including gas tanks, chassis, and engine parts. 
   

• Application Tips: For best results, apply RustBlast to clean, dry surfaces and allow it to work for a designated time (30 minutes to 2 hours depending on rust level), keeping the surface wet with RustBlast and scrubbing intermittently. 
   

• Rinsing and Drying: After the RustBlast has worked its magic, rinse and dry the surface thoroughly, leaving the white zinc phosphate residue behind. 
   

• Topcoating: It is recommended to topcoat RustSeal with an opaque paint system to protect against cosmetic changes, according to KBS Coatings. 
   

• RustSeal: RustSeal is a coating designed to encapsulate and prevent rust, according to KBS Coatings. 
   

• KBS #1 Thinner: Use only KBS #1 Thinner with RustSeal for best results. 
   

• Recoat Times: Recoat times for RustSeal can vary depending on humidity. 
   

• RustBlast Powder: KBS also offers a RustBlast powder for rust removal. 

Thank You for that pointer.  I'll try it out very shortly, as my bonnet has a few sections that need treatment.

Cheers Banjo

[mage0r]

Thank you everyone.  

 

I couldn't find it on the Bunnings site, but I'll keep looking.  I've got Ranex Rustbuster and Evapo-Rust, but you can never have too many chemicals.

I've got some Upol #2 on order.

 

[parrot]

I got the 4 litre bottle on ebay.

I've previously bought it in small bottle from an automotive paint supply place but had a couple of ordinary experiences there so went online.

My bonnet had had a serious bird shit attack and the rust webs were all over it.  I'v rubbed those spots down to metal and treated with KBS and it has been like that for more than two years. When ready for paint i'll strip the whole thing