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General => General Discussion => Topic started by: McGirr on September 04, 2017, 05:01:34 PM

Title: Whats good for protecting the camper from underbody stonechips.
Post by: McGirr on September 04, 2017, 05:01:34 PM
As I am tidying up the camper I thought I would try and stop the stone chips. Is there anything new on the market that people have used thats good.

I know there is nothing perfect but as close to as possible  ;D

Mark
Title: Re: Whats good for protecting the camper from underbody stonechips.
Post by: Spada on September 04, 2017, 05:26:42 PM
It's not new, but I use this stuff - http://www.supercheapauto.com.au/Product/Septone-Paint-Stone-Shield-Black-1-Litre/33204 (http://www.supercheapauto.com.au/Product/Septone-Paint-Stone-Shield-Black-1-Litre/33204)

Minimal prep (good wash with a pressure cleaner), takes about 3 cans to do under the camper. Reapply every other year or so.
Title: Re: Whats good for protecting the camper from underbody stonechips.
Post by: McGirr on September 04, 2017, 06:13:25 PM
Quote from: Spada on September 04, 2017, 05:26:42 PM
It's not new, but I use this stuff - http://www.supercheapauto.com.au/Product/Septone-Paint-Stone-Shield-Black-1-Litre/33204 (http://www.supercheapauto.com.au/Product/Septone-Paint-Stone-Shield-Black-1-Litre/33204)

Minimal prep (good wash with a pressure cleaner), takes about 3 cans to do under the camper. Reapply every other year or so.


Can you use a paintbrush to apply it as I dont have a spraygun or is it best tp get a spraycan of the same stuff.

Mark
Title: Re: Whats good for protecting the camper from underbody stonechips.
Post by: filcar on September 04, 2017, 11:21:38 PM
http://www.supercheapauto.com.au/Product/Septone-Aerosol-Paint-Stone-Shield-Black-400g/105785 (http://www.supercheapauto.com.au/Product/Septone-Aerosol-Paint-Stone-Shield-Black-400g/105785)

No idea what the coverage rate is
Title: Re: Whats good for protecting the camper from underbody stonechips.
Post by: edz on September 05, 2017, 02:57:02 AM
Mark , Being out where you are I wouldnt bother ..   Wont protect it from chip as such, but will stop it getting surface rust, will look like crap though ..
 A garden sprayer pump pack to apply sump oil thinned with a bit of diesel and spray the undersides with a good liberal coating, then go for a decent drive on a nice dusty road to seal it ..
When you get back to a more on road type area in the future, give the under sides a good steam clean and then give it a good coat of what ever you want to tidy it up with to get it ready for sale  .
Title: Re: Whats good for protecting the camper from underbody stonechips.
Post by: McGirr on September 05, 2017, 07:46:26 AM
Quote from: edz on September 05, 2017, 02:57:02 AM
Mark , Being out where you are I wouldnt bother ..   Wont protect it from chip as such, but will stop it getting surface rust, will look like crap though ..
 A garden sprayer pump pack to apply sump oil thinned with a bit of diesel and spray the undersides with a good liberal coating, then go for a decent drive on a nice dusty road to seal it ..
When you get back to a more on road type area in the future, give the under sides a good steam clean and then give it a good coat of what ever you want to tidy it up with to get it ready for sale  .

Cheers mate.

Mark
Title: Re: Whats good for protecting the camper from underbody stonechips.
Post by: Spada on September 05, 2017, 09:23:40 AM
Quote from: McGirr on September 04, 2017, 06:13:25 PM
Can you use a paintbrush to apply it as I dont have a spraygun or is it best tp get a spraycan of the same stuff.

Mark


Never tried, but I spoze you could. I use one of these jiggers to squirt it on - http://www.supercheapauto.com.au/Product/BODY-DEADENER-SPRAY-GUN-KIT-/526278 (http://www.supercheapauto.com.au/Product/BODY-DEADENER-SPRAY-GUN-KIT-/526278)

It screws straight onto the can, but you will need access to an air compressor.