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Title: Repainting an Old Engel
Post by: Steffo1 on March 30, 2014, 04:34:30 PM

My 28 year old 40l Engel is in need of a face lift. It has a fair bit of rust on the lid & sides. I'm thinking of just doing a light sand & touch up with a rust proofing paint.
What product should I be looking at as it does a fair bit of marine environment work.
Any advice appreciated.
Steve
P.S. I got an insulated cover for it 3 years ago & in any humidity there is quite a build up of moisture inside the cover. Is a cover really necessary???

Title: Re: Repainting an Old Engel
Post by: D4D on March 30, 2014, 04:39:32 PM

I'd give it a sand, maybe light wire wheel the heavy rust bits. Hit it with some rust converter, light coat of etch prime then a couple of coats of appliance white. Should be good for another 28 years.

Title: Re: Repainting an Old Engel
Post by: evolution on March 30, 2014, 06:59:35 PM

Quote from: D4D on March 30, 2014, 04:39:32 PM

I'd give it a sand, maybe light wire wheel the heavy rust bits. Hit it with some rust converter, light coat of etch prime then a couple of coats of appliance white. Should be good for another 28 years.

X2, thats what i did. came up a treat!!!

Cheers
Evo

Title: Re: Repainting an Old Engel
Post by: Steffo1 on March 31, 2014, 08:05:42 AM

Thanks fellas, it may end up in the "What Did You Do in Your Shed" thread ;D
Steve