XTorrey
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Jealooooous!!!
Thanks for the tip on the chemical strip. I've been contemplating just taking it down to bare metal before the Durabak to make sure all of the tiny rust spots have been treated, but wasn't sure about the Gone time crunch. Have you considered camping out of your X and using the tent for gear? We've been doing just that for 2 years now and have worked out a really comfortable setup using 2 inch memory foam as a base and topped with a down mattress pad. Both can be rolled up neatly and secured with bungee cords for transport, and we just toss all of our wood, water, and supplies into the tent (except clothes, which stay inside). Quite the cozy set up during inclement weather.
Thanks for the tip on the chemical strip. I've been contemplating just taking it down to bare metal before the Durabak to make sure all of the tiny rust spots have been treated, but wasn't sure about the Gone time crunch. Have you considered camping out of your X and using the tent for gear? We've been doing just that for 2 years now and have worked out a really comfortable setup using 2 inch memory foam as a base and topped with a down mattress pad. Both can be rolled up neatly and secured with bungee cords for transport, and we just toss all of our wood, water, and supplies into the tent (except clothes, which stay inside). Quite the cozy set up during inclement weather.
Not sure how well the chemical strip will do with rust, but I know it will eat away all exterior coatings. I just used a zinc-based primer to prevent the spread of rust after a quick sand down job. Southern California weather isn't a factor with rust anyways so I'll be good to go until the next coating. Then I'll probably do a complete strip and powdercoat if I'm feeling it. I say if you have the time, go for a complete strip and a correctly done primer/paintjob or powdercoat. It will payback dividends in the long run.
