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Buzzweld war underbody

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08 Apr 2020 19:45 #220823 by mic888
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Hi, has anyone used buzzweld WAR underbody kit. Iv been looking at the best way to protect the underbody of the jimny after i have finished the rest of the welding and this buzzweld war seems to be the best bet you apply a encapsulator/ primer then apply the top coat. I was thinking of removing the axles and fuel tank for ease of cleaning the chassis and underbody and applying. Also was considering removing the factory stonchip stuff out of the arches as it seems to hold the water behind it and cause rust
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09 Apr 2020 04:28 #220832 by Lambert
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While I don't doubt the effectiveness of buzzweld products there are that many of them that knowing which is the best for any given application is a bit too confusing. Personally I would use upol raptor as it seems to be a much simpler option. Ultimately though it's all about the level of surface preparation that you do.

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09 Apr 2020 09:02 #220838 by Jimny Dr
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The main point in rust proofing is trying to get all the rust as clean is you possibly can.
I tend to use a bare metal etch primer first applied with a spray gun where possible and brush where not .
I use quite a bit of raptor in my trade and it’s about the best I’m opinion protection you can give but very messy to use.
We are doing our own truck at the min and have gone for clean rust as much as we can, brushed etched and then brushed silver hamerite paint
And it’s looks good. When fully built it will be shown a coating of waxoyle and I think that’s the best any one can do
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09 Apr 2020 19:05 #220868 by jackonlyjack

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10 Apr 2020 08:00 #220886 by DAGZOOK
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POR 15 do an awesome top coat/chassis paint.

I wouldn't recommend their 'direct onto rust paint' its a glorified hammertite. But the strength/resilience of their top coat is impressive. It's polyurethane based, similar to the raptor coating but easier to brush on by hand.

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10 Apr 2020 09:17 - 10 Apr 2020 09:25 #220888 by Scimike
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^^^^^^ +1 for POR products, they are very good but a little expensive.

I have used buzzweld RCP on our Jimny and it's very good, but it still benefits from removing as much rust as possible, treating any remaining with a converter, and application of a top cost over RCP.

My experience differs with the POR 15 direct to rust product, it's the best available in my opinion. However it does come with a list of requirements for its application, which means you can't just slap it on. This makes it not the best product for large intricate areas, so even I would not consider it for rust on a Jimny chassis or body, hence why I used buzzweld.

Don't forget the bits you can't paint, inside the chassis and mount sections. After all the painting get the wax gun out and spray some protection inside these areas. It's another can of worms as to the best product, but I favour black waxoyl as underbody protection and Dinatrol for inside box sections etc.

Have fun, is a messy job.
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