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  1. nattieleather

    M880's 2nd Life

    Didn't you need to like have it done and finnished before the end of November??? I'm glad that your friend has been understanding...nothing worse than working on a project and having to move it in the middle because someone wants it gone. Truck is looking good! Keep up the work and keep us...
  2. nattieleather

    M880's 2nd Life

    Mike, just get a good automotive paint for the frame. Your local parts store that carries paint should be able to hook you up with a semi-gloss black. The POR-15 is what is going to protect the frame the top coat is for finnish more than anything.
  3. nattieleather

    M880's 2nd Life

    Where about in NY are you...I ask because a guy on the M715zone was on the east coast near the water and the salt in the air from the ocean caused the POR15 to not stick. If your in upstate it won't mater, but if your on lawnguyland it might make a difference. and AJ how do you know?
  4. nattieleather

    M880's 2nd Life

    Just wondering how the restoration is going?
  5. nattieleather

    M880's 2nd Life

    Huh...I used Chassis Saver on my civilan vehicle and it didn't do good at all. The rust came right back stronger than ever....It was probably my fault in the prep.... :)
  6. nattieleather

    M880's 2nd Life

    If you are just looking to remove the paint and then sand wire brush the rust you might try one of the citris base strippers like citris strip. (I think that is the name) You brush it on and let it sit and then the layers just peal off. There are a few others that are eco freindly and even...
  7. nattieleather

    M880's 2nd Life

    It looks like you have the cab down to just metal, glass, plastic, wire etc have all been removed. Fix the rust and then media blast. Or if you want to spend the money get it tanked. That will not only take the rust off the surface, but will get into the channels etc. But be prepared to fix...
  8. nattieleather

    M880's 2nd Life

    POR-15 is a good product that will allow you to seal up the metal and keep the rust in check. If you can get the cab down to bare metal prior to painting would be better than using the POR-15 on top of it. Keep us posted on your work and how it comes out.
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