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Old Dec 18, 2015 | 02:32 AM
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chassis galvanizing

has any one had there chassis galved or do they warp just fancy it more then paint
 
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Old Dec 18, 2015 | 03:46 AM
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I have not heard of it being done.


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Old Dec 19, 2015 | 04:03 PM
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I haven't seen much on galvanizing them. but I hope to get mine done with powdercoat some day.
 
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Old Dec 19, 2015 | 06:06 PM
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I seem to recall reading somewhere that certain models of Land Rover had galvanized frames, so it can be done, but I probably wouldn't let just anyone do it

And once you found out the cost, you may decide it's not for you
 
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A little sand blasting and paint... it'll last another 50 years.
 
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