Galvanizing

[galen216]

http://www.galvanizeit.org/

[CliftonRover]

cold galv.

Not positive if this has already been brought up, but rustoleum makes a "cold galvanizer". It comes in a spray can that weighs aboput 8 lbs. Its 15 bucks a can, and I was wondering if it would work. I know most of you are interested in originality, but this stuff could be good if your on a buget, or you like the look of the galvy framework on the body but don't want to pull every rivet apart.

[B. Wallace]

cold galvanizing

Not positive if this has already been brought up, but rustoleum makes a "cold galvanizer". It comes in a spray can that weighs aboput 8 lbs. Its 15 bucks a can, and I was wondering if it would work. I know most of you are interested in originality, but this stuff could be good if your on a buget, or you like the look of the galvy framework on the body but don't want to pull every rivet apart.

I had actually posted a thread about this a couple weeks ago, but with little response. I tried every different cold galvanizing spray made, including rustoleum, and they looked nothing like the real thing. But if someone was on a budget, like you said, it is cheaper. Just don't expect it to have the same finish. I didn't want to remove my trim because my hardtop has never been removed, and I like the fact that it doesn't leak. So, if you know of a spray that looks similar, you might recommend it to others, maybe you'll find the right one!

[CliftonRover]

I rustoleum had a couple different shades, the hardware store I found it at was very complete. I, have only seen the stuff never used it, I would just try looking for the lightest shade possible. Also if you just want the trim color, then a sliver pain actually looks pretty good. A customer I built a 109 for wanted the classic look, I generally just spray everything the same color, but he fould a sliver that he liked an in the end it looked great. It also won't fade like the galv. does over time, It may peel off sooner, but the brught galvy shine only stays until the truck sees a winter.

[fruitpunch]

It's paint and not the real thing, in may 5 years in the North East you will be back at square one and have to finally get it hot dipped.