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Bullbar and side step metal.


 
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floyd9t8



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PostPosted: Wed Feb 13, 2019 20:01    Post subject: Bullbar and side step metal. Reply with quote

I am in the middle of 'doing up' my Deli and am wanting to get the side steps and bullbar re chromed. But the company that are going to do it have asked me what the base material it is (either Stainless Steel or Mild Steel).

Does any one know????
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PostPosted: Wed Feb 13, 2019 20:39    Post subject: Reply with quote

I reckon it's mild steel by the rust in mine  Sad  Wink
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PostPosted: Wed Feb 13, 2019 20:45    Post subject: Reply with quote

Rolling Eyes  Just some old steel the makers got hold of. That's how it seems to be  Question

WARNING. Do check that the side steps are NOT TOO RUSTY INSIDE - If they are, you'll be wasting money  Crying or Very sad

Paint is a lot cheaper  Smile

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PostPosted: Wed Feb 13, 2019 23:20    Post subject: Reply with quote

I covered mine in black plumbing pipe, just slice it down its length then slide/clip it into place.

No rust, no paint, and when they scratch you can't tell as they are black throughout and nice and thick too.

Use flexy pipe same colour and gauge for the bendy bits.

Black cable ties finish the job dicreatly, but securely.
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PostPosted: Wed Feb 13, 2019 23:59    Post subject: Reply with quote

Mine is now reinforced with Dexion, having power wire brushed the rust off it, and fill-welded visible holes, then given a coat of satin black Hammerite.
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PostPosted: Thu Feb 14, 2019 21:58    Post subject: Reply with quote

andyman wrote:
 and fill-welded visible holes

Andy, one thing I have noted, on L400 steps, is that the holes get blocked with rust - which encourages rust to multiply, faster than Fly eggs on dead animal/s   Crying or Very sad

They do need holes at the bottom, to "Breathe"

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PostPosted: Fri Feb 15, 2019 1:10    Post subject: Reply with quote

Once welded they will grow their own breathing holes. Though they will be larger in size and quantity..  Wink
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PostPosted: Fri Feb 15, 2019 1:24    Post subject: Reply with quote

Didn't fill all the holes underneath - not visible without lying down!
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PostPosted: Sun Mar 03, 2019 22:24    Post subject: Reply with quote

I sand-blasted mine then immersed in rust treatment followed up with respray (I used a Matt paint, but equally can be chromed). Good luck!  Smile

Twas wonderful to see the difference!
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