Minor rust under paint

[Gardner Yeaw]

Leroy,
I think we used to use something called simichrome magic wadding polish,
which came in a can and was basically a fibrous material soaked in
something. You would take a little wad and polish things up. It worked
great, but was a bit cheaper. (But that was 40 years ago). It also seemed to
tarnish up faster, but again, that was also a long time ago.

Gardner
78FC35

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Gardner:
I'm passing along the name of a product that will cut your cosmetic
maintenance time dramatically. I have been using it for 15 years on any
metal that needs polishing. It isn't cheap, you get what you pay for. It is
the best I have found.

It is Semichrome--available over the internet at http://www.mall4antiques.com About
$70.00 for 1000 grams. Imported from Germany, the can should last about 5
years if you only use it on the bus.(Wheels , bumpers, mirrors, etc.)
Beware! When you first open the can it will knock you down with a heavy
ammonia smell.

Leroy Eckert
1990 WB-40
Niceville, FL

----- Original Message -----
From: Leroy Eckert
To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com

Sent: Wednesday, August 16, 2006 12:22 PM
Subject: Re: [WanderlodgeForum] Minor rust under paint

Gardner:

Ospho works well and is designed to be painted. I used Ospho on my propane
tank, then painted with engine paint. Looks new. I have also used POR15
extensively. It is great stuff.

Leroy Eckert
1990 WB40
Niceville, FL

----- Original Message -----
From: Gardner Yeaw
To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com

Sent: Wednesday, August 16, 2006 11:52 AM
Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] Minor rust under paint

I have a few places where there is rust showing through the paint, like
just below the Wanderlodge emblem on the rear and a couple of other
places. The worst is on top of the refrigerator vent cap.

I realize once started it is never completely stopped, but I am
curious what have others used to treat the affected areas before
repainting. Ospho is one product suggested, but is it good under
exterior paint? Are there other products that have given good results?

My current plan is to clean up the affected areas, treat them, and
prime them for protection until I am ready for paint. I live in the
North East, so I want to be ready for the winter (outdoor storage with
a cover).

Thanks,
Gardner
78FC33

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