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I'm about to install an RTR Lightbar along with a new winch bumper and skid plates....but I was wanting to know my options to help "prevent" surface rust on these powdercoated parts.
I don't expect to fully prevent surface rust, but rather add extra protection to areas where powdercoat is prone to failing...like around welds and joins.
There are a few posts about stripping/recoating the parts entirely, but I was thinking to just apply a satin clear coat or satin black rattlecan to these areas.
Is it even worth just lightly coating with any of the above?
If possible, I would prefer not to "scuff" and sand, as you normally would prep a surface, if it means potentially weaken the original powdercoat protection.
Thanks for any/all help.
I've seen a few videos and posts about surface rust appearing after a few months.
Here is an example of the underside of an RTR light bar after about 6 months. (not my video)
(content credit to youtuber neverendingweekend)
I don't expect to fully prevent surface rust, but rather add extra protection to areas where powdercoat is prone to failing...like around welds and joins.
There are a few posts about stripping/recoating the parts entirely, but I was thinking to just apply a satin clear coat or satin black rattlecan to these areas.
- Rustoleum Clear
- Rustoleum Satin Black
- VHT Roll Bar & Chassis Paint
- POR-15 Top Coat Chassis Black
- Bedliner Spray
Is it even worth just lightly coating with any of the above?
If possible, I would prefer not to "scuff" and sand, as you normally would prep a surface, if it means potentially weaken the original powdercoat protection.
Thanks for any/all help.
I've seen a few videos and posts about surface rust appearing after a few months.
Here is an example of the underside of an RTR light bar after about 6 months. (not my video)
(content credit to youtuber neverendingweekend)
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