Journey with Confidence RV GPS App RV Trip Planner RV LIFE Campground Reviews RV Maintenance Take a Speed Test Free 7 Day Trial ×


Reply
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
Old 05-24-2016, 04:07 PM   #1
Junior Member
 
Join Date: Aug 2015
Posts: 5
Rust

Have a new TT and starting to see some rust on some of the more exposed portions of metal (the black metal top of the hand crank). Any suggestions on how to stop that. Can is just buy a can of something and spray paint it. Or should I try to sand off the rust then paint. And any suggestions as to paint would be appreciated. Thanks
AllenH is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 05-24-2016, 04:29 PM   #2
Senior Member
 
northstar1960's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2015
Location: in my new 29hfsxlr
Posts: 1,658
rustolium . it's always a good idea to at least get the loose rust off . when in Fl this past winter i used wd 40 to sprayed all the exposed metal parts mostly the springs and equalizer . but also other areas like around the steps etc . this prevented rust from even starting . being from the dry west rust is something i don't normally have to deal with . rustolium also make a spry that turns rust black like naval jelly and you can paint right over it
northstar1960 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 05-25-2016, 08:49 AM   #3
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Dec 2014
Posts: 133
Wd40 makes a soaking solution that removes rust. I've used it a couple of times for an overnight soak and it really works.


2015 Silverado gas ext cab 2500
2014 Flagstaff 8528IKWS🇺🇸
PA-0034-339
greymedic is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 05-25-2016, 06:53 PM   #4
Senior Member
 
RSchleder's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2014
Location: Iowa
Posts: 1,413
Hands down, the best product to use is Rustoleum Rust Reformer. It comes in a spray can and doesn't simply cover up the rust. It actually reforms the rust into an inert material that does not rust again. Because it transforms the rust, obviously there needs to be rust there to transform. Because of this, you definitely don't want to remove all the rust before using. You can topcoat Rust Reformer with any color of paint (I use Reutoleum paint as my topcoat) you wish and the rust will not return. I have used this product for years and my wife says I should buy it by the case. When you own an acreage, you have lots of machines/tools that like to rust. THIS STUFF WORKS, I PROMISE!!!
__________________
Days camping (2016)----181 days
Days camping (2017) --- 82 days
2016 Wildcat MAXX 28RKX (33' TT), 2007 13' Scamp
2015 Ram Laramie Hemi, w/air suspension
30 years RV'ing
11 different RV's
RSchleder is offline   Reply With Quote
Reply

Thread Tools
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are Off
Pingbacks are Off
Refbacks are Off


» Featured Campgrounds

Reviews provided by

Disclaimer:

This website is not affiliated with or endorsed by Forest River, Inc. or any of its affiliates. This is an independent, unofficial site.



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 06:38 AM.