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  1. Anything to get rid of rust isn't going to do any harm as long as it leaves no residue or coating once it's done its job., I just used a wire brush though but that bits up to you.

    Although I did use a primer, if I was to do it again I think I would just apply the epoxy mastic to bare metal, them a filler primer, paint then lacquer.

    ok cheers

    I assume u mean filler primer, paint and lacquer is for panels not for underneath the car which im referring too?

  2. I've always been uncertain about the wax / oil based underseal type products. I've seen too may instances where they appear to do little more than hide really bad active rusting underneath them. I think the key requirement is to get as much loose rust off as possible and then apply a good corrosion inhibiting primer paint (2 coats). Under this heading I'd include the phosphate-converter paints, and also, the zinc phosphate primers. There are two other recent threads on the forum which have discussed these. The primer then needs a layer(s) of a top coat on it. An underseal type product could then go on top of that, but I prefer to be able to see what's happening, so don't use any.

    The old lead oxide paints were apparently good but are now banned; the term "Red oxide" paint is still frequently seen but means only that the paint has the same colour as the old lead paint. That said, I reckon that Screwfix's Red Oxide primer is actually a good quality zinc phosphate being sold at a good price.

    so what underseal product would you recommend to go on top of the red oxide paint?

    I have alot of hammerite wax oil left over, that ok to use?

  3. Hi

    I need to get a new battery for my st202 gen 6 beams, but what amp should i get?

    My other beams as a 60amp battery with the normal (larger) round terminals ( a 005 type), but the beams im buying for has the smaller round terminals so have amp options of 30,33,36 and 54. The size of the battery on this celica is also alot smaller than my other beams.

    The celica needing the battery is in swansea and im in manchester, so need to one before i head down as need to move it asap and not paying higher shop prices over ebay ones.

    Any advice?

  4. Hi

    Looking to do a full brake flush on my celica st202, will 1 litre be enough to refill?

    And as i have wilwood calipers and gonna get some hel braided brake lines, is it better to use dot 4 or dot 5.1 brake fluid?

    Was looking at this.......

    http://www.eurocarparts.com/ecp/p/car-accessories/engine-oils-and-car-fluids/auxiliary-fluids/brake-fluid/?524770042&0&cc5_179

    or better still this

    http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Castrol-REACT-Performance-DOT-4-1-Litre-Can-/161982705267?hash=item25b6ebee73:g:UwEAAOSwWTRWxw~9

    cheers

  5. It was recommended by Bek and Guy/Mickey at Opie,thought i might as well go for the good stuff,I havent skimped on the car in any way so far so figured to hell with it and got a big bottle.

    i fully understand pal.

    is castrol syntrans 75w 90 version also any good?

    and would 4 litres be enough?

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