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dibbo
5th May 2012, 05:05 PM
just wondering what other people have done to stop this from getting any worse it looks like it is superficial but would like to keep it that way???

dan&tamspatrol
5th May 2012, 05:09 PM
use a rust converter then just spray paint it

growler2058
5th May 2012, 05:15 PM
Wire brush, converter, paint

dan&tamspatrol
5th May 2012, 05:17 PM
Wire brush, converter, paint
my bad forgot the wire brush part

growler2058
5th May 2012, 05:27 PM
my bad forgot the wire brush part

tut tut tut!

dan&tamspatrol
5th May 2012, 05:29 PM
hahaha yea i know (hang head in shame)

dibbo
5th May 2012, 05:34 PM
cheers guys! someone told me about this stuff you can use that is made from the oil in sheep wool or something???

dan&tamspatrol
5th May 2012, 05:39 PM
lanolin pretty sure

dibbo
5th May 2012, 05:40 PM
yes thats it have you used it before??

dan&tamspatrol
5th May 2012, 05:43 PM
i havent sorry mate someone else here might have

growler2058
5th May 2012, 06:20 PM
Roothy on 4wd action swears by the stuff i rekon the one he uses in lanosil

TimE
5th May 2012, 06:34 PM
Lanolin (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lanolin)is a natural waxy substance derived from wool, helps to make water run off things. So is something you would coat vulnerable parts with BEFORE you go into water, salty or otherwise. Also a good lubricant for those who wear gumboots to meet their girlfriends;)

As above, wire brush, rust converter (phosphoric acid basically see here (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phosphoric_acid#Rust_removal)for wiki entry) and suitable paint.