VAN rustproofing

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seanhogan
seanhogan
QLD
3424 posts
QLD, 3424 posts
25 Mar 2012 4:30pm
After carrying my gear for years in my ute, I just bought a Hyundai H1 (think you call it I-Load in oz).

Before starting to build my set up I would like to apply some sort of rust prevention treatment to the floor.

No so much asking for a brand name (as it won't be the same here) but more a type of product (preferably non sticky )

Thanks in advance
Windxtasy
Windxtasy
WA
4019 posts
WA, 4019 posts
25 Mar 2012 2:53pm
Is there a custom rubber mat? They work well to catch all the drips.
Mark _australia
Mark _australia
WA
23687 posts
WA, 23687 posts
25 Mar 2012 3:05pm
Spray-in stuff, like Rhino ute tray liner
mybrosweeper
mybrosweeper
NSW
1016 posts
NSW, 1016 posts
25 Mar 2012 6:50pm
I took my car to a panelbeat.He gave it the full rust treatment for a couple of hundred : )
seanhogan
seanhogan
QLD
3424 posts
QLD, 3424 posts
25 Mar 2012 6:04pm
Yes it has the custom rubber mat, just adding extra care as I do sometimes throw in my gear without rinsing it.

Mark _australia
Mark _australia
WA
23687 posts
WA, 23687 posts
25 Mar 2012 8:42pm
Does anyone do the spray in ute liners there? That would be the ideal.
Next would be any of the auto underbody bitumen type products, applied thick.

Easy and cheap, give it a spray with de-odorised fishoilene around the seams (only), then gaffa tape in thick plastic sheeting across floor and about 10cm up the walls, then a big bit of carpet cut to size.
Pitto
Pitto
QLD
68 posts
QLD, 68 posts
26 Mar 2012 12:00am
I have found the electronic rust gadgets to work a treat. I had one in my 80 series and now have one in my Hilux and they work a great. I got my kit from Autobarn Auto store.

as for the uteliner stuff, you can get a DIY kit called "raptor" ute liner or "hippo" liner from the states. Supercheap used to sell Raptor, but i have not seen it for a while, Its an Epoxy based liner you roll on after some prep work.


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Squid Lips
Squid Lips
WA
708 posts
WA, 708 posts
26 Mar 2012 12:21am
The rubber mats are great at trapping sand and moisture underneath
Ian K
Ian K
WA
4170 posts
WA, 4170 posts
26 Mar 2012 1:42pm
Squid Lips said...

The rubber mats are great at trapping sand and moisture underneath



Yes, back in the days when cars were very susceptible to rust rubber mats were found to exacerbate the problem. Carpet was preferable. Bare paint is best but doesn't absorb noise. These days you might get away with a rubber mat.

I once heard that a teaspoon of kero in the washing bucket helped. Kero is miscible enough to follow the water into the cracks where rust might develop and leave a protective film. It's just a theory, but sounds plausible.

The electronic devices don't work. If you're eccentric enough to fit one of those you probably also regularly wash the car.


sideskirt
sideskirt
328 posts
328 posts
26 Mar 2012 3:02pm
I repainted my floor and added a waterproof plywood pannel, which is sealed with sylicone at the edges.
I was also able to fix the furniture in without making many holes into the sheet metal.
ozpricey
ozpricey
WA
333 posts
WA, 333 posts
26 Mar 2012 4:31pm
Has anyone else used the cathodic protection (electronic rust protection)? I heard it wasn't bad
Te Hau
Te Hau
498 posts
498 posts
26 Mar 2012 6:58pm
Floor tilers use a rubberised, paint on membrane in bathrooms to seal everything before they tile.
This stuff is great on the floor and 15cm up the walls of my van.
Mark _australia
Mark _australia
WA
23687 posts
WA, 23687 posts
26 Mar 2012 9:07pm
Ian K said...

Squid Lips said...

The rubber mats are great at trapping sand and moisture underneath



I once heard that a teaspoon of kero in the washing bucket helped. Kero is miscible enough to follow the water into the cracks where rust might develop and leave a protective film. It's just a theory, but sounds plausible.




Just out of interest my grandad bought a new car in about 1978 - 79.
He only ever washed it with water and a capful of kero, once a week.
They lived in Mandurah about 150m from the water's edge.
Fair enough the car was garaged but it would have seen plenty of salt ...... in 1995 when we inherited it, the car had zero rust.
Still was good about 4 or 5 years later so 20yrs with just water and kero seems to be the go!
drift
drift
VIC
737 posts
VIC, 737 posts
27 Mar 2012 9:19am
Hey Sean,
Great choice on the H1...it will make it so much easier to fit all our gear in when we come to visit!
Not sure if this helps but I bought a hiace van last year which had a rubber floor already installed. After some research I did the following:

1) Strip the existing floor (it was glued) and removed any glue residue etc
2) Silicon any holes in the sub floor (the hiace has all sorts of bolt holes and mount points) with marine silicon
3) Apply a non odourous fish oil to the floor. Let it dry and repeat.
4) Apply a layer of plastic and gaffer tape the edges about 15 cm up the side walls
5) Install a sound proof mat in direct contact to the plastic
6) Install an absorbant layer (ie like a chamois) on top of the soundproof to wick away any moisture
7) Install a rubber floor over the absorbant layer.

I live close to the beach and my van is such a permanent fixture at Inverloch beach carpark that I think the council wants to charge me rates ! The van is outside in the elements and so far, there has been no moisture and sand underneath the rubber mat.

cheers,
Mick
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