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Go Beyond

Member Since: 30 Jan 2012
Location: Headcorn, Kent
Posts: 6678

NAS step corrosion prevention ?

Just bought a brand new genuine parts NAS step (wow haven’t they got expensive !) and want to increase its longevity before installing, what’s the best product to use these days ?

23rd Jul 2021 7:22am

90 Dreamer

Member Since: 13 Jul 2019
Location: Oop North
Posts: 2235

2016 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 HT Corris Grey

I bought a 'good quality' TUV one from a well known specialist for my very low miles, garage queen and even though it was repeatedly dosed with cavity wax, etc prior to installation it lasted about 6months before showing signs of rust around welds, etc............
after basically being fobbed off by the so called specialist (they all do that sir!!) I had my local guys source a nearly new one that has then been fully stripped, galvanized and coated - just need to find some time to swap them out and then the "old" one is getting the same treatment at which point it will likely be up for sale

think the guys were happy to provide a 'restoration' surface on-going......

23rd Jul 2021 8:54am

LandRoverAnorak

Member Since: 17 Jul 2011
Location: Surrey
Posts: 11325

As 90 Dreamer suggests, the only real solution is to get them galvanised. Generally, they're just a terrible design that seems to trap water everywhere. Darren

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23rd Jul 2021 9:14am

90 Dreamer

Member Since: 13 Jul 2019
Location: Oop North
Posts: 2235

just to add I had also drilled small 'drains' at the obvious water traps and to ensure that there was good internal coverage

23rd Jul 2021 9:15am

Go Beyond

Member Since: 30 Jan 2012
Location: Headcorn, Kent
Posts: 6678

Thanks guys, great advice, I'll look for a local galvaniser

23rd Jul 2021 10:58am

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