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Offline Steffo1

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Repainting an Old Engel
« 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???
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Re: Repainting an Old Engel
« Reply #1 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.
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Re: Repainting an Old Engel
« Reply #2 on: March 30, 2014, 06:59:35 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.

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Re: Repainting an Old Engel
« Reply #3 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
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