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NineCherries

Member Since: 10 Aug 2019
Location: Falkirk
Posts: 47

Should I treat/paint new galvanized parts?

Hello all.

I should be replacing the mid cross member on my 2000 td5 110 this weekend with a new yrm galvanized one. I had hoped to do it last Sunday but 20 year old fixings slowed me down a tad and the afternoon I had put aside to do this job very quickly disappeared 🤣 anyway. With the side steps already off the car and all the rear floor fixings either replaced or very well copper slipped I should have the floor up and out of the way within minutes and get onto installing the cross member.

My question is, is there any real benefit to giving the galvanized coating a little help with a coat of metal paint before I fit it or just fit it as is? I was going to give it a paint but then wondered why as it's already protected?

Just wondering what other people's opinions are.

Thanks T

11th Mar 2020 10:37pm

Piggy501

Member Since: 27 Sep 2017
Location: Scotland
Posts: 56

If you can, absolutely. Zinc will still corrode over (a long) time, eventually leaving bare steel to rust, so additional protection delays the onset of this. If you paint it now, it can be easier to touch up or repaint at a later date than it is to renew the zinc. I also think paint helps protect the zinc from stone chips, albeit minimally.

If not, it's not going to be the end of the world. You'll still get a much longer lifespan out of a galvanised part than the original one.

11th Mar 2020 11:39pm

LR90XS2011

Member Since: 05 Apr 2011
Location: bickenhill
Posts: 3616

2011 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Galway Green

Before you paint it you need to clean it well, you generally also need a special primer as well for galvanised steel DEFENDER 90 TDCI XS,

I hope everyone is well and your land rovers make you happy

12th Mar 2020 7:28am

jst

Member Since: 14 Jan 2008
Location: Taunton
Posts: 7711

2011 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 USW Stornoway Grey

I wouldnt bother. It will prob do 20years with no problems minimum. Cheers

James
110 XS Utility
130 Puma Station wagon/camper (in the making)
90 Puma Hardtop

12th Mar 2020 8:50am

Mo Murphy

Member Since: 01 Jun 2008
Location: Letchworth Garden City, Herts
Posts: 2089

1984 Defender 90 200 Tdi HT Pennine Grey

I do like the appearance of bare galv 😊
Mo The Land Rover 90 - Many are called, few are chosen.

12th Mar 2020 9:33am

roel

Member Since: 08 Aug 2009
Location: Lelystad
Posts: 2039

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Don't bother painting. My galvanised door strips are from 1984. No rust.

Make sure your take care off your chassis where the crossmember is covering the chassis. My 2001 chassis is in a good shape except where the crossmember is sitting. Roel

1984 90 2.5 na Diesel - RR V8 (1994-2001)
1997 Camel Trophy Discovery 300TDI (2001-2009)
2005 G4 Discovery III 4.4 V8 (2008-2018) It's gone but it still hurts.
2003 90 Td5 (2009-now)

12th Mar 2020 11:58am

NineCherries

Member Since: 10 Aug 2019
Location: Falkirk
Posts: 47

Magic, thanks for taking the time to reply.

I'll treat the chassis below the crossmember for sure. I was going to treat as much of the chassis as i can thats exposed when i have the floor up too.

Appreciate the advice.

13th Mar 2020 11:25am

Joe the Plumber

Member Since: 18 Dec 2013
Location: Midlands
Posts: 907

2014 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 HT Fuji White

There's lots of good (British) stuff for chassis treatment here:

www.bilthamber.com

13th Mar 2020 12:14pm

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