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just a fella' without a 10mm socket
.........oooo-eeeeyyy that's purdy......
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OH MY! That looks awesome! How well did it penetrate at the overlap areas where individual cross members intersect with main outer frame rails? Traditionally those are not problem areas for rusting, just curious how well the hot dip process worked.
Good thing it will be underneath the truck and won't show.I'm not going to worry about it but I wouldn't be happy if I was worried about astetics.
Good thing it will be underneath the truck and won't show.
You can use a high zinc primer to touch up anything that didn't get covered. Even pour it into the joints if you want. Either way, you have way more protection than any conventional paint.
Oh no. I agree. In fact, I think that he should add some white undercarriage lights so that it shines at night too!I’m just being the idiot with a loud mouth whilst trying to absorb the intelligence here. No harm no foul.....
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I thought a few pages back Dave mentioned that the zinc coating needs O2 to breathe (react) and continue to create a rust proof/resistant barrier.
I’m already way over my head with this post. And I would want it black too, but why would you compromise its task of rust prevention if it’s best left uncovered?
I might be remembering way off in left field, and I mean no harm, but if it’s best left shiny; well my frame would be shiny.
I’m just being the idiot with a loud mouth whilst trying to absorb the intelligence here. No harm no foul.....
The surface of the zinc needs oxygen exposure for maximum hardness, so it may do more harm than good.
It's a similar effect to aluminum, stainless, or chrome, in that the hardness and corrosion resistance comes from a very thin layer of oxide on the surface.
I paint zinc rich coatings all the time, it is an excellent thing to do. Lasts forever.
When they quoted you price for galvanizing did they also include coating thickness? Hot dip galvanizing is typically rated G20 thru G90. G90 is often specified in government specs and likely what's used on the guardrails you mentioned. Even at the low end of the scale you're going to have a superior frame when compared to the factory original. Anxious to see the finished product!