Acid based wheel cleaner.....!
Whatever you use make sure it is non caustic as caustics will destroy galvanised finishes. Most TFR's have caustic in them.* thread revival following a search
Any update on this? I bought myself a 10ft Ifor Williams at the weekend which has seen better days. Currently getting a few things tidied up on it, but I need to give it a good clean in the first instance. Was thinking TFR and a power wash? Not looking the thing detailed, just cleaned up enough so i can do a bit of work at it and paint a few of the non-galvanised bits.
What works, what doesn't, and what wrecks the galvanizing?
Typically enough I went home and hit it with Halfords finest TFRWhatever you use make sure it is non caustic as caustics will destroy galvanised finishes. Most TFR's have caustic in them.
I'd recommend using a good degreaser but follow the instructions.
Wetting the trailer first helps as it means that chemical is not coming in contact with bare metal.
Don't allow chemicals to dry on the galv either.
Typically enough I went home and hit it with Halfords finest TFR
To be honest the trailer isn't in fantastic nick - I think most of the galvanising has possibly had it's day as under the dirt and grime there is a bit of rust forming. I thinking of rubbing it down and hitting the chassis with something like hammerite direct to rust, or possibly bitumen paint which seems to stick to anything.
Came across that online. Can you get it in decent sized tins? Enough to do a 10ft trailer? Kind of got the impression it was for touching up spots of rust rather than full painting jobs.POR15 , just dont get it on your hands
Typically enough I went home and hit it with Halfords finest TFR
To be honest the trailer isn't in fantastic nick - I think most of the galvanising has possibly had it's day as under the dirt and grime there is a bit of rust forming. I thinking of rubbing it down and hitting the chassis with something like hammerite direct to rust, or possibly bitumen paint which seems to stick to anything.
Oh yes , I got a 5lt tin, unless your certain you will use it in one go I would just go with a number of small tinsCame across that online. Can you get it in decent sized tins? Enough to do a 10ft trailer? Kind of got the impression it was for touching up spots of rust rather than full painting jobs.
Etch primer and then 2 pack paintWhat did you use? You spray it or brush paint it with something like hammerite?