Rust in my frame.

[TD_Dodger]

you know i was reading about that today, do you think it will prevent the rust that i cant get to from eating the frame cuz if thats the case i will purchase that after i do a little grinding.

Man you guys are so much help i cant wait till i finish this im gonna be so proud when its done. im still debating wether it will be a dodger theme or a Los angeles county sheriffs theme and name name after my uncle who was killed on duty by a drunk driver last year in may. what you think?

[Mark Freedom]

yes I do, and I think it will stop future rust from coming back out.

[BPFox]

I wouldn't sweat it...you're going to be OK...Looks like a solid frame, just needs some attention and a good paint job. Chino is pretty dry, rust is rust...rot is something else. If you decide to blast depending on how much air CFM you have behind it, cover the hubs with something and don't hit them, especially where the hub seals on the axle.... ....Doug

Here's a different opinion. If it were me, not only would I sand blast the hubs, but I would blast them inside and out. If this trailer has been sitting this long, you are going to want to relace the bearings and seals anyway. They are not that expensive. If you choose this option, be sure to leave the old bearing races in during the blasting process. Blast first then prime and paint then change the bearings and seals. Do it this way and the axle with give you years and years of flawless performance. Performance is way more important than looks and this way you can have both. Peace.

[BPFox]

I wouldn't sweat it...you're going to be OK...Looks like a solid frame, just needs some attention and a good paint job. Chino is pretty dry, rust is rust...rot is something else. If you decide to blast depending on how much air CFM you have behind it, cover the hubs with something and don't hit them, especially where the hub seals on the axle.... ....Doug

Here's a different opinion. If it were me, not only would I sand blast the hubs, but I would blast them inside and out. If this trailer has been sitting this long, you are going to want to replace the bearings and seals anyway. They are not that expensive. If you choose this option, be sure to leave the old bearing races in during the blasting process. Blast first then prime and paint then change the bearings and seals. Do it this way and the axle with give you years and years of flawless performance. Performance is way more important than looks and this way you can have both. Peace.

[straightriverrat]

Hey TD_Dodger

I'm a little old fashion but I can tell you what has always worked for me.
From truck frames to windmill towers to old farm equipment I have always wire brushed things as best as possible then hand brushed a coat of rustoleum oil based rusty primer and then a coat or two of rustoleum enamel. I can show you stuff that I did 20 years ago that still shows no rust. Things like fenders I will spray but my frames always get a brush job.

Just my two cents
Gary