Inner wheel arch repair panels...

[slant04]

The benefit of a low grade coating, of which the most is abraded off during the preparation for welding or prep for paint is very little. The rolled rinc coating is so thin and is scratched so easily it is best to give an additional coating.<br>
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This material came about for the production of low cost items such as doors or quick assembly cabinets. The sacrificial coating is rooled onto the sheet. THis leave the edges bare and the coating easily scratches off, revealing what is usually a thinner base material or one of the same guage you thought you were not using. What tends to happen in the forming process is the coating comes off or is marked. left untreated, it will go white and soon corrode the same as untreated steel. Quite often, the steel which it is rolled onto is of a low quality. It can be hard to paint to adhere to it as the coating is in no way etched. That is why it is used in the processes mentioned, a cheap alternative to glavanised steel, which is what is commonly associated with a good sacrificial coating.<br>
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In the end of the day, something is better than nothing but it is a cheap way out for pattern panel manufacturers not to use electrostatic coating, as used oe by manufacturers and the better end of the patern panel market. If it was so great, it would be used as oe! It is just a cheap way out and used as a selling point by those who, quite frankly, don't know better. It was used in ambulance manufacturer until a few years back, but it caused more hassle than good. It realy is just about a waste of time. It would do little to protect from chips etc.<br>
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If corrosion is that much an issue (which I don't beleive it is with careful and correct treatment) why not use a low grade stainless steel or a good quality galvanised material! <br>
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[Rob]

Hi Alan,sorry for late reply,I am in Doncaster,but could arrange posting to yourself if you require it quickly,alternatively I shall be attending the TDCIR at hatton,which I can give it to you in person,either way,it would be a pleasure to help out the club.<br>
Rob.

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[Rob]

....If your interested Alun,added post to bring it back onto 1st page,you can call me on 07747 467157 if you wish,<br>
Rob

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[alun n]

Sorry, yes, interested.<br>
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Panel man is currently overwhelmed; he has several projects underway for me with a deadline of TDCIR for them whichhe hopes to make. I won't be adding to his burden until after then so rather than leave it to the vagaries of the postal service why don't we just hook up at TDCIR...unless slant4 can do something in the meantime?

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[Rob]

Hi Alun,Ill see you there!<br>
Rob

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