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sups and cars and rust

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Created by laceys lane > 9 months ago, 2 May 2011
laceys lane
QLD, 19803 posts
2 May 2011 10:24AM
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i've had a car for a while. it was in good condition, however since i've been sup ping i got a fair amount of rust from the saltwater that runs off the boards.

it wasn't worth spending money on so i did some repairs with an incasing type of product and used a can of spray to paint. not real pretty but should keep the authorites happy. probably get one of those electric boxes that stop rust and take it with me to the next car.

here's how it looks on the tailgate






seriously wash ya boards or the car and board.
cheers

PTWoody
VIC, 3982 posts
2 May 2011 10:28AM
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I see what you did there and I must say - kudos.

62mac
WA, 24860 posts
2 May 2011 9:00AM
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Funny PIMPING Lacey,I've had my coffee, so wide awake to you my friend

towball
4627 posts
2 May 2011 9:12AM
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Too much time on your hands lacey

DavidJohn
VIC, 17408 posts
2 May 2011 11:19AM
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Yeah.. TJM make great 4x4 stuff...

DJ

billboard
VIC, 2814 posts
2 May 2011 11:41AM
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Is it true that TJM are bringing out an iflatable sup in coming months ? An inflatable would be ideal for you

DavidJohn
VIC, 17408 posts
2 May 2011 12:00PM
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billboard said...

Is it true that TJM are bringing out an iflatable sup in coming months ? An inflatable would be ideal for you


I think I've seen them.. You attach the hose to the exhaust pipe to inflate it..

DJ

billboard
VIC, 2814 posts
2 May 2011 12:22PM
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DavidJohn said...

billboard said...

Is it true that TJM are bringing out an iflatable sup in coming months ? An inflatable would be ideal for you


I think I've seen them.. You attach the hose to the exhaust pipe to inflate it..

DJ



Thats them. Some people wont require the hot air from a vehicles exhaust though

laceys lane
QLD, 19803 posts
2 May 2011 1:02PM
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i didn't realise the dc sticker woops

anyway, the car business got my thinking about being prepared and maintance.

i made sure i had the right gear before i paddled today


as it turned out the alley as big, some calling 8' and a few sideways.

passed on surfing a 12'6 in that.

i ran to kelly. he was amped to get out there and try and get barrelled on his 8'10
cheers

angie pangi
QLD, 1778 posts
2 May 2011 1:16PM
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Classic!

Atleast your hat is nice and bright for safety LOL.

XX angie

Gorgo
VIC, 4911 posts
2 May 2011 2:50PM
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Pimpery aside ... keep a chamois in your car and wipe down your gear at the end of each session. It gets rid of the excess water and keeps your gear nice and clean. Rinse the chamois out in fresh water from time to time and keep it in the plastic container it comes in.

Keeping board and paddle in padded bags also helps protect car and board. It's an acquired skill to get the board into the bag without getting it messy with sand.

My Subaru is coming up to 12 years old and looks new. It has spent its entire life either parked at the beach or driven up and down Beach Rd. You don't have to be obsessive about it. Just think things through beforehand.

laceys lane
QLD, 19803 posts
2 May 2011 3:39PM
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Gorgo said...

Pimpery aside ... keep a chamois in your car and wipe down your gear at the end of each session. It gets rid of the excess water and keeps your gear nice and clean. Rinse the chamois out in fresh water from time to time and keep it in the plastic container it comes in.

Keeping board and paddle in padded bags also helps protect car and board. It's an acquired skill to get the board into the bag without getting it messy with sand.

My Subaru is coming up to 12 years old and looks new. It has spent its entire life either parked at the beach or driven up and down Beach Rd. You don't have to be obsessive about it. Just think things through beforehand.


yeah, i wish i had done the same

laceys lane
QLD, 19803 posts
2 May 2011 3:46PM
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laceys lane said...

i didn't realise the dc sticker woops

anyway, the car business got my thinking about being prepared and maintance.

i made sure i had the right gear before i paddled today


as it turned out the alley as big, some calling 8' and a few sideways.

passed on surfing a 12'6 in that.

i ran to kelly. he was amped to get out there and try and get barrelled on his 8'10
cheers



i forgot a good shirt to wear for protection against the sun. they reckon darker colours are the go



all jokes aside, i've just had an orange slice taken out the back of my leg and 8 stitches and 2 weeks dry. the report back was good.

but i never put sunscreen on my legs.
what made it annoying was i asked the doctors about this scaley thing on the back of my leg when i had skin checks and was told it was nothing- next time its the second worse skin cancer
cheers
that's a wrap- it's actually hard work this caper -posting photos

milko
NSW, 604 posts
2 May 2011 4:53PM
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laceys lane said...

i've had a car for a while. it was in good condition, however since i've been sup ping i got a fair amount of rust from the saltwater that runs off the boards.

it wasn't worth spending money on so i did some repairs with an incasing type of product and used a can of spray to paint. not real pretty but should keep the authorites happy. probably get one of those electric boxes that stop rust and take it with me to the next car.

here's how it looks on the tailgate






seriously wash ya boards or the car and board.
cheers



Damn!! I know what your saying Lacey.. I had a Naish board for years and put it on the roof dripping wet every day and never had a problem with rust.. Got my DC board and put it on the roof twice and my car rusted to pieces..

laceys lane
QLD, 19803 posts
2 May 2011 4:57PM
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milko said...

laceys lane said...

i've had a car for a while. it was in good condition, however since i've been sup ping i got a fair amount of rust from the saltwater that runs off the boards.

it wasn't worth spending money on so i did some repairs with an incasing type of product and used a can of spray to paint. not real pretty but should keep the authorites happy. probably get one of those electric boxes that stop rust and take it with me to the next car.

here's how it looks on the tailgate






seriously wash ya boards or the car and board.
cheers



Damn!! I know what your saying Lacey.. I had a Naish board for years and put it on the roof dripping wet every day and never had a problem with rust.. Got my DC board and put it on the roof twice and my car rusted to pieces..


that's pretty funny

bigger board, more salt water perhaps



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