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Posted on: 13 October 2008 10:17 AM
ShaunCo
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Hi guys and the odd few girlies i managed to get hold of a subframe secondhand seen as fiat charge £400 ffor a new one so here is the question how can i treat the subframe to stop it rusting through?

Posted on: 13 October 2008 10:41 AM
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Whats your timescale I am pretty good at metal and live in salt water Could probably get you some phosphoric acid based stuff from work. This kills the existing rust and seals the metal fefore you prime it.

Posted on: 13 October 2008 10:44 AM
ShaunCo
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asap really how soon could u get it?

Posted on: 13 October 2008 10:48 AM
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Will see if I have any around at home.

Posted on: 13 October 2008 11:00 AM
ShaunCo
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ok martin thanks if u are coming home before u go spain then ill wait till u get home then drive up or meet u somewhere. ill have the think sandblasted and get everything ready for sprayign at fitment

Posted on: 13 October 2008 11:45 AM
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OK bud could leave it in the local pub if you want they do nice food

Posted on: 13 October 2008 12:26 PM
ShaunCo
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haha...aslong as its not expensive lol yeh pm me ur number and ill give u mine then when ur comign down let me know and ill make plain to get there