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Old 05-23-2014, 07:09 PM   #1
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Treating the 4" Bumper from rust

Third season and already noticing significant surface rust inside the 4" bumper. I decided to attempt a treatment.

After pushing through towels to knock down the dust, I cut down some blocks and a scotchbright pad....bolted together some threaded rod and made a pull through.

I drenched the scotchbright in rust reformer made multiple pull-throughs and performed several coats.

It seams to have coated pretty well....I'll advise later...
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Old 05-23-2014, 07:25 PM   #2
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I'm going to "borrow" your idea. I like the scraper you made and it doubles as a paint brush --- you might have an invention for an "as seen on TV" ad.
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Old 05-25-2014, 08:21 AM   #3
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Wow, great solution and example of thinking outside the box....or in this case INSIDE the box! I'll definitely keep your idea in mind for when I need it. Thanks for posting.
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Interesting and innovative tool there Mr. 3B!
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Old 05-29-2014, 05:38 AM   #5
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Thanks for the comments everyone...I needed to do something as dragging the sewer pipe out of the bumper coated in brown water had a nasty vibe.

And Dewey02....I was thinking outside the pizza box, anyway
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Old 05-29-2014, 06:22 AM   #6
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Great I idea! I have heard that the sewer hose can cause the bumper to rust out. On my old camper I added a 4" PVC pipe with end caps and stored the hose in it. Debating on doing the same with the new one.
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I like Howie's PVC pipe idea. My camper won't be ready for a few more days but I am going to jump on it when I get it.
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My old RV didn't come with a rear bumper so I made one out of a square PCV fence post. I put caps on the ends held in place by spring hinges. It worked very well and had lots of room. Of course it'll never rust.
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So 3B's - how long did you write for the MacGyver tv series?
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Old 06-26-2014, 05:55 PM   #10
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'tis true I throw little away Following is my sons steampunk telephone art project we made from parts that were too nice to throw away....

you never know when inspiration will hit....
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Old 06-27-2014, 05:42 PM   #11
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The bumper on my 154BH rusted, we just had to redo it also.
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