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Thu Jan 15 2015 05:23 AM
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Any one used Rust-Oleum to repaint a pump? I have several area of pitted rust and was thinking that Rust-Oleum would prevent it from coming back. I have had the pump sandblasted but I feel there is rust down in the pits which can not be removed.
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A good sandblaster removes the rust along with the paint. He gets it out of the pits as well. You might want to have the guy redo them? Then you need to fill with body filler, block sand and primer. Then re-sand before paint and possible touch up bad areas, re-primer and re-sand. It is not easy or quick to achieve a fine finish. Rustoleum will not stop rust, only cover it up until it reappears. You can paint it with Rustoleum with a brush, over the rust, if that is the look you want? I get the feeling that you know all the answers to your questions but are looking for an easy way? Use common sense and do whatever you want. Personally, I try to do it right from the start? Paul www.severngaspumps.com
Last edited by gasmansgp; Thu Jan 15 2015 06:08 AM.
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If you don't have the time to do it right the first time, you don't have the time to do it over again.
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I have had the pump sandblasted but I feel there is rust down in the pits which can not be removed. Sounds like the guy that did the sandblasting was in a hurry.
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A good sandblaster removes the rust along with the paint. He gets it out of the pits as well. You might want to have the guy redo them? Then you need to fill with body filler, block sand and primer. Then re-sand before paint and possible touch up bad areas, re-primer and re-sand. It is not easy or quick to achieve a fine finish. Rustoleum will not stop rust, only cover it up until it reappears. You can paint it with Rustoleum with a brush, over the rust, if that is the look you want? I get the feeling that you know all the answers to your questions but are looking for an easy way? Use common sense and do whatever you want. Personally, I try to do it right from the start? Paul www.severngaspumps.com Rustoleum has a base coat clear coat paint for cars, I am not sure if it stops rust and so far have not been able to contact anyone who knows for sure is why I was asking. I do plan on spraying it.
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There are people who swear by Por-15, Cecil! Check it out.
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Try using a wire brush wheel on a grinder. Make sure your wearing eye protection and that your not spinning the wheel faster than its specification.(Sometimes the wires break off and can be dangerous if spinning too fast especially!) It takes off rust really well and gets into rough areas. I use that freguently when the sand blasting needs touch up. You can get in pretty deep, maybe 1/32" or so on rough surfaces. I'm a little hesitant to recommend but it works well, just be careful please, make sure the wheel isnt pointed at you in case some wires break off and eye protection is an absolute must!
Also, if you are looking for an alternative to POR-15, Chassis Saver is a good product and much cheaper. I'm not a huge fan of using Rustoleum. None of these leave a nice finish for painting, epoxy primer is great for sealing and leaves a nice finish for further painting.
Last edited by Paul Bell; Sun Jan 18 2015 07:28 PM.
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