TRIPODS & RUST

Started by IGastaldo, 02/27/2006 09:27PM

Posted 02/27/2006 09:27PM Opening Post

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A quick question for all of you that know about paint, powder coatings & the like...

I just noticed some rust in small areas of my LX-200GPS tripod... and was wondering the best way to treat these, and to protect against rust...

I was thinking about getting the legs powder-coated for extra protection (and nicer finish), but since some areas of them are made of different material, I was concerned about the temperatures that they would be exposed to... any ideas?

If not, then I guess RUSTOLEUM will have to do... 8) wink

Thanks for your attention, and clear skies!

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Posted 02/27/2006 11:04PM #1

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Ivan,
They have Epoxy paint in spray cans that is quite good. Fine sand paper the rusted spots to bare metal then spray with a good primer, and paint with the Epoxy.

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Posted 02/28/2006 01:13AM #2

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Ivan
Try a product called POR 15. It`s a semi-black color.
The product actually sticks better to rust than bare metal.If you want to top coat with another color you must dust it while it is still has a tack.Once dry nothing will stick to it.I painted a rusty battery box with it 6 years ago and no rust has bled thru. grin

Hope this helps
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