Mine were coated with a thin layer of black glossy paint when I got them
from TRF. I sanded the paint off and sprayed the area between the inner
and outer sills with a few good coats of cold galvanizing compound. I
don't know if this was the best thing to do, but at the time it seemed
far better than doing nothing. I first used weld-through primer in the
areas that I was going to be welding then sprayed the rest with the cold
galvanizing compound.
I chose not to use POR-15 as I have heard that it does not adhere well
to fresh clean steel. I have used it on rough pitted areas and have been
very impressed so far.
Mike
Gary Nafziger wrote:
> I received a new sill today from TRF and it looks nice. Its painted however
> I'm wondering what people do with new sills. I'd like to POR-15 it or other
> wise rust proof it better. Is that what others do? just cover it with a few
> final coats of paint or strip and POR-15?
>
> thanks
>
> gary n
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