Who Does Dip Stripping?

[crankin]

Yes. They are steel.
When I was having all my stuff galvanized, I thought about throwing the door frames in as well. But then I started talking to the guy who was doing the job and he felt that it might warp and also leave some rough edges that might poke through the skin. I also thought about the galvanizing filling up the draining holes. But I am sure you could do it.

[Jim-ME]

I've seen some door frames that Matt Browne has had done and Ike Goss has done some as well. Maybe one of them will chime in with recommendations.
Jim

[amcordo]

Yes. They are steel.
When I was having all my stuff galvanized, I thought about throwing the door frames in as well. But then I started talking to the guy who was doing the job and he felt that it might warp and also leave some rough edges that might poke through the skin. I also thought about the galvanizing filling up the draining holes. But I am sure you could do it.

Mine have some rust developing along the bottom - I thought it might be prudent to do them. But they're very thing steel just like the bulkhead so you're probably right on the warping action. Hm. What to do, what to do....

[TedW]

Hi!

Are the door frame assemblies completely steel (aside from the rivets)? I put a magnet to them and I think so... Has anyone galvanized them?

http://www.roversnorth.com/store/p-2...110-sw-rh.aspx

Ray Wood (of roverdrive fame) tried to source doors with galvanized frames, but dropped the project because wasn't happy with the first batch he got from his supplier. Too bad - what a great idea!

IIRC Series 1 doors had galvanized frames. Is this correct?

[amcordo]

I think you're talking about the frames inside the door, rather than the doorframe I'm talking about. But I wish those were galvanized too...

[amcordo]

and also leave some rough edges that might poke through the skin.

Is there aluminum skin on these doorframes? I'm talking about these just for clarification: http://www.roversnorth.com/store/p-2...110-sw-rh.aspx

[TedW]

I think you're talking about the frames inside the door, rather than the doorframe I'm talking about. But I wish those were galvanized too...

You're right. I need tp pay more attention...........

[crankin]

Is there aluminum skin on these doorframes? I'm talking about these just for clarification: http://www.roversnorth.com/store/p-2...110-sw-rh.aspx

Not sure...mine is SWB.

[greenmeanie]

I did my T-posts and had no problems.

[Broadstone]

New defenders have all steel doors, not the aluminum clad on steel frame. Wonder if its possible to galvy the whole thing without too much damage? Any body done it?

[amcordo]

I did my T-posts and had no problems.

do they come apart? I see that they have rivets going into the back of them. Wasn't sure what it looks like when it's taken out of the vehicle...

[junkyddog11]

New defenders have all steel doors, not the aluminum clad on steel frame. Wonder if its possible to galvy the whole thing without too much damage? Any body done it?

the new defender doors and skins are galvanized......at least the ones I have seen are.

[junkyddog11]

I've seen some door frames that Matt Browne has had done and Ike Goss has done some as well. Maybe one of them will chime in with recommendations.
Jim

Door frames are not hard. You need to pull the skin off first. New skins are available. I have not had any issues with warping at all.

Galvanizing the "T" posts ....or "frames" that you refer to are not an issue at all.

Roll up Defender doors are another story as are station wagon rear doors, but still possible. Just need allot of patience and the ability to hold ones lips just right for long periods of time.

[ScottT]

I shot J.P. Weigle's bicycle frame saver rust inhibitor on the inside of my frames 6-8 years ago and they clean and hole free.