A kanga jack, and some adjustable stands might help. Perhaps a chain block to a friendly tree , close by, also, might help.Tar epoxy paint, while a bit toxic, will stick the ahything, and kill the rust, after treatment with some rust converter.You can get all these things from a good hardware..
-- Edited by bill12 on Sunday 1st of January 2012 08:44:56 PM
That's a good question Beth - how do you go about cleaning the underneath of a van? How do you get all the mud off - do you use some big metal brushes, a grinder would be a bit rough, maybe a pressure steam cleaner?
Bill are you saying clean it, apply rust converter (I understand you can get some combined with primer) and then the tar epoxy? Can you apply that by brush and how toxic is it?
How high does the van have to be off the ground and what is the safest way to jack it up so you can get underneath it. What is a kanga jack and what would be the best sort of jack/s to hire for a couple of days to get the job done safely?
I would guess you would need 1 day for the cleaning and rust converter and then another for the epoxy to set properly?
I think b-i-l means corrosion on the chassis Elle, not dirt or mud as such.
At Rainbow Beach, b-i-l took his car into this great carwash after we'd been on the beach. I forget what it was called, but it gave a really good flush underneath to remove the salt. It's recommended for every time one goes on the beach. Maybe that's what's caused the corrosion underneath my nipper, from the previous owner.
A kanga jack is what we call a high lift jack. Yes, that sounds like the go Bill.
A kanga jack will lift to about a meter, but you need some sort of stands to chock the van up as you go. I have automotive screw stands I us when do mechanical work, but concrete blocks can be used with a bit of common sense.Grind the surface rust and old paint back, and apply the rust converter, then , next day, mix and paint the tar epoxy on the chassis.Its only toxic in confined spaces.Wear rubber gloves and old cloths as its messy , but does a good job.Metho with clean it up.I hope to be down at Inskip with the rellys in early Feb. hope to meet you.Bill
-- Edited by bill12 on Monday 2nd of January 2012 10:07:00 AM
A kanga jack will lift to about a meter, but you need some sort of stands to chock the van up as you go. I have automotive screw stands I us when do mechanical work, but concrete blocks can be used with a bit of common sense.Grind the surface rust and old paint back, and apply the rust converter, then , next day, mix and paint the tar epoxy on the chassis.Its only toxic in confined spaces.Wear rubber gloves and old cloths as its messy , but does a good job.Metho with clean it up.I hope to be down at Inskip with the rellys in early Feb. hope to meet you.Bill
-- Edited by bill12 on Monday 2nd of January 2012 10:07:00 AM
Unless you've been towing along a beach (salt) why worry how dirty the underside of the van is? Do you clean and repaint the underside of your car as well? Hose off excess mud and if it's an old pao-inted chassis with pealing paint then you could gice it a quick scrub with a wire brush (Welders ones are ideal) and then give it a coat of Cold Gal. Don't let it take over your thinking and worry about it, just get on enjoying time away in the van. Life is way to short to worry about the trivial stuff. Ozjohn.
-- Edited by ozjohn on Wednesday 4th of January 2012 03:23:37 PM
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Thanks ozjohn, I haven't actually seen underneath personally, I'm just going by what my brother-in-law said. I'm not one to worry about a bit of mud, I just think if b-i-l has mentioned it, it must need some attention.
