landroversforever Posted June 20, 2014 Share Posted June 20, 2014 I need to get some T wash/Mordant solution before the new chassis arrives.... Is it all the same or is one brand better than another? Where have people got theirs from? Ross Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon White Posted June 20, 2014 Share Posted June 20, 2014 WTF is that? Never heard of it..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted June 20, 2014 Share Posted June 20, 2014 I bought a litre from the cheapest seller on eBay, I did about three washes on a pair of 90 rocksliders and still have probably 600ml left. I would guess 5litres would do a chassis As I've never bought any from anywhere else nor tried another brand I can't offer any comparisons What modifications did you go with on your new chassis? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astro_Al Posted June 20, 2014 Share Posted June 20, 2014 I think its all the same. I've certainly never noticed any difference. Throw it in one of those hand-pump garden sprayer thingies. - will do the chassis in about 2 mins. Al Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazzar Posted June 20, 2014 Share Posted June 20, 2014 WTF is that? Never heard of it..... It allows you to paint fresh galv. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boris113 Posted June 20, 2014 Share Posted June 20, 2014 It was surprisingly difficult to find round my way. Eventually found a 5l container in a Crown decorating centre for £10. I brushed it onto the 90 chassis and used about 2 litres, next time I would use a garden sprayer as Astrol_Al says. No complaints with the liquid itself however Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
western Posted June 20, 2014 Share Posted June 20, 2014 Mine 5litres came from ebay search for mordant t solution, seller IIRC was future protective coatings, delivered to my door within 2 days off ordering, still have approx 2 litres left.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon White Posted June 20, 2014 Share Posted June 20, 2014 It allows you to paint fresh galv. Why would you need/want to paint a galvanized chassis? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbs Posted June 21, 2014 Share Posted June 21, 2014 Why would you need/want to paint a galvanized chassis? To hide it i suppose and to stop any weathering too John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
western Posted June 21, 2014 Share Posted June 21, 2014 Why would you need/want to paint a galvanized chassis? because it helps protect the chassis & helps keep the eyes of unwanted admirers off the vehicle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon White Posted June 21, 2014 Share Posted June 21, 2014 Helps protect it? Wtf? That's what the galvanising is for! I still don't get it......I accept that fresh galvanising is a bit bright and shiney, but it very quickly tones down to a nice grey colour.... Jon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted June 21, 2014 Share Posted June 21, 2014 Galv is a sacrificial coating, so surely any additional protection which will prolong it's life is worthwhile. Sometimes galv is painted for cosmetic reasons - not everyone wants a silvery-grey chassis or bulkhead Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
101sean Posted June 21, 2014 Share Posted June 21, 2014 T wash or mordant wash was invented in a railway workshop to allow galvanised steel sheet roof panels to be painted. I bought a gallon from my local galvanisers when I got some 101 stuff done which I didn't want to leave bare. Advise from the horses mouth here - http://www.galvanizing.org.uk/about_galvanizing/painting_and_powdercoating/guidelines_pre_treatment_for_painting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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