My trusted KR2, ZS-WEC, is going in for a major overhaul. I have decided
to take the WAFs out, to resurface and repaint them, and to replace the
fitting hardware. On Saturday, after a long battle, I managed to take the
first pair of WAFs out. This involved, among other hassles, cutting the
bolt
Hi Serge,
I would suggest that you use "Stits Epoxy Primer" instead of Zinc
Chromate. It is much more durable and longer lasting than Zinc Chromate.
Dick Goff
dcg...@webtv.net
the intention is to clean
Hello Serge
Rust will pit the metal as well as flake. I would bead blast the WAF's to
make sure that all the corrosion was removed. I would also sand and reseal
the spars, while you have access to them. Also check the bolt holes for fit
and the remainder of any rus
Serge: Remove the paint and inspect for oversize/elongated holes. Oversize
holes can be repaired. If rust is only on the surface it can be removed .
If rust has created pitting, then a closer look is required. Pits adjacent
to holes are not good, as well as near the end of the fitting for bolting
OK, thanks to all of you who sent me advice on how to resurface and
repaint the WAFs. If I understand well, the best thing would be to cadmium
plate the WAFs, but since this is not an easy option, the next best thing
seems to be to prime them. For priming, the consensus seems to be to use
two p
> For priming, the consensus seems to be to use
>two parts Epoxy primer, rather than Zinc chromate primer. So, I will see
>what the local hardware store has to offer on that department.
I doubt that your local hardware store will have either. Try the Internet.
Larry Severson
Fountain Valley, C
read the item, re putting epoxy in the bolt holes and assembling.
goot n tight fit, Virg
On Tue, 30 Nov 2004 10:04:50 -0500 "Orma"
writes:
> the intention is to clean
>
> Hello Serge
>
> Rust will pit the metal as well as flake. I would bead blast the
> WAF's to
> make sure that all
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