Rust control
#1
Rust control
2003 Blazer, owned since 2005, low miles (85k). After looking around at possible replacements, I'm strongly inclined to invest some $ to rejuvenate this limo. Nothing else out there that would meet my needs (incl. 5k# towing). Other than a few minor repairs, my main concern is frame rust. Since this wagon sits most of the time, and I live in the snow belt, the frame has some rust on it, not critical yet, but I'd like to address it before that time comes.
Looking to find out what others have used. Any suggestions?
Looking to find out what others have used. Any suggestions?
#6
If your looking for a new life ?
I know the frame life is so important, nothing is worse to hear. But if your going pump real new life into you K5. Then it's body off and frame out , media blast, weld in reinforcements and problem areas, power coat and put it all back together. I know this isn't what you wanted to hear, but. . .
The sole reason I bought my K5 was I found it in West Texas, not a spot of rust on it. Looked like it was painted with a mop, but solid. It don't get any better that that !
The sole reason I bought my K5 was I found it in West Texas, not a spot of rust on it. Looked like it was painted with a mop, but solid. It don't get any better that that !
Last edited by JTWard; 02-27-2017 at 08:27 AM.
#7
Thanks for the responses. To those who have personally used POR 15, please comment on your results, difficulties, etc. Although it would be by far the most expensive "paint" I've ever used, if it works it's a bargain!
#10
I'll take a good look at potential rust issues- interesting that although there are a zillion of these on the road around these parts, there seems to be little, if any, body rust-through.
In truth, there is nothing major, a coolant leak I haven't chased down yet, the "standard" 4.3 oil leak from the front of the engine, and a couple of other things. I do have a concern re brake pedal travel: mine, with a firm application and the engine running, goes just about to the carpet. This after lots and lots of bleeding. Think I'll start a new thread to find out if this is normal.
Last edited by slowpoke; 02-28-2017 at 06:55 AM.