Concern about level of corrosion to bath outlet.

[chainsaw_masochist]

I am going to try to replace this leaking bath waste but I am concerned that the level of corrosion might make such plans futile. I intend to remove the waste and give the bath outlet a good wire-brushing and apply some suitable paint (Hammerite?). Is it possible, though, that the bath may be beyond repair?

Thanks for any advice.

 

[Burnerman]

Give us a pic with the waste removed and wire brushed, if you can.....silicone will fill a multitude of rust pockets if you need it to.
John

 

[Tigercubrider]

Also, some rust converter is handy

 

[chainsaw_masochist]

Burnerman: To be frank, John, when I looked at this a couple of weeks ago I did not think it looked too bad so I did not get around to removing the waste – I should say that it is at a friend’s property . It was only when I put the pic on the computer that I realised how intense the corrosion appears. Would you treat the metalwork with any kind of primer beforehand or just plunge in with the silicone?

Tigercubrider: Thanks, TC, but could you tell me how long an application takes to dry and how many coats? I know this is probably difficult to gauge from what can see in the photo.


Cheers, chaps.

 

[Madrab]

If the steel isn't too pitted and still all there, to do it so it lasts > wire brush > kurust > leave to dry as long as possible (cple of hours or as long as MI mentions) > 1 coat of hammerite and dry again as long as MI mentions before using a little silicone to re-seal waste.

 

[Tigercubrider]

Just to be clear- Krust is the converter

A couple of hours is fine

You'd get it in Halfords or similar. It converts rust to a stable material and stops further

 

[DaveHerns]

Suppose he gives it a good wire brushing and it all flakes away and can't be resealed? If it was my friend's bath I wouldn't be volunteering.

 

[Madrab]

Of course, only proceed as long as your friend is aware of the ramifications if it's too corroded to re-seal.

 

[chainsaw_masochist]

Thanks for all of the advice, guys. As I said just observing under the bath with a lamp was not so revealing as when looking more closely on the monitor. I realise that it looks pretty severe. I notify matey of said concern and keep you informed of the outcome. Thanks, again.

 

[Tigercubrider]

You can do amazing things with araldite to make good small damage

 

[chainsaw_masochist]

Well the only product I could find was Hammerite Rust Remover Gel. Is this likely to be as effective as Kurust? If not I will try to obtain from another branch. Sōdding Halfords.

 

[JohnD]

the packaging suggests to me that the company and the tub are the same but the label has been changed.
http://www.halfords.com/motoring/paints-body-repair/rust-removal-treatment/hammerite-kurust-90ml
http://www.halfords.com/motoring/pa...al-treatment/hammerite-rust-remover-gel-100ml
Have a look at the Safety Data sheets of both products to see if it is the same thing.

 

[chainsaw_masochist]

Good point, John. The data sheets show that the Kurust product is methoxy-2-propanol whereas the gel is citric acid. From a layperson's perspective there would seem to be more warnings with the gel.

Kurust
Hammerite Rust Remover Gel

 

[JohnD]

well that surprises me.

The manufacturer is the same, and the two documents were produced on consecutive days. Until seeing them, I would have guessed from the look of the packaging that it was the same product with a different name, but you are right, the ingredients appear to be very different.

I have always found Kurust to be a superior product, so, in your position, I would try to find a supplier with some on the shelf. If there is some other paint or motor accessory shop nearby they may have some. I will take care of the jar I have at home.

 

[Madrab]

Order online at John's link, get it delivered to your local halfords and pick it up .... simples