Subframe refurb options

[Danith]

So the twingo rs subframe is looking ok apart from the front where its clearly getting the brunt of most of the rain and salt in the roads.

The car is currently on axle stands and this can't be for long. I was going to enlist some help and remove the subframe for powdercoat. But no doubt there will be an awkward bolt or issue that will take more time to get it all done.

Suggestions for treating and tidying up this subframe and other bits? Want it to last a while. Lanoguard seemed an idea but apparently an annual thing to do. That's not terrible but if there's anything better and more importantly, easier to do with it in situ?

 

[Bluebeard]

Satin black raptor paint. It’s strong as s**t and will withstand the salt/rain/stones no bother.

 

[Danith]

Satin black raptor paint. It’s sting as s**t and will withstand the salt/rain/stones no bother.

How much prep is needed? That's the ballache bit innit?

 

[Bluebeard]

How much prep is needed? That's the ballache bit innit?

Just scotch it up with a pad and give it a quick rinse with some panel wipe. Honestly mate, it’s the easiest stuff to apply.

 

[Danith]

Just scotch it up with a pad and give it a quick rinse with some panel wipe. Honestly mate, it’s the easiest stuff to apply.

Sounds like a winner nice 1. And no need to treat the existing rust? Just lash it on

 

[Bluebeard]

Sounds like a winner nice 1. And no need to treat the existing rust? Just lash it on

No, but I would personally.

To be fair I would do the following; wire wheel the absolute s**t out of it, cover it in rust converter, then paint it with Raptor.

Once it’s done you shouldn’t need to touch it again. Which is why I’d rather spend more time doing it rather than just painting it on and running the risk of it needing to be done again in 18 months time.

I did my mates Defender and 2+ years on none of it has lifted, it’s all still intact and even the jacking points aren’t chipped or scuffed up. And it’s a defender so it spends a lot of time on jacks. 😂

 

[Martin_172]

renault subframes of that generation are crap, id want to remove it, wire wheel it to bits, prep it all and then something heavy duty to protect it, Daniel's raptor paint sounds a good shout!

@aldo_87 has previous with these....

 

[aldo_87]

I'd 100% want to have a proper look over it. I found rot in mine.

Can see the rotten cut out piece in the second pic. Tbh, the car was on a 57 plate and was reasonably clean and tidy.

I've used epoxy mastic from bilt hamber for my Campus/172 build. Corrosion resistant and won't flake like a powder coat might. I had the subframe blasted, then a coat of zinc 182 and the BH epoxy mastic.

 

[Danith]

I'd 100% want to have a proper look over it. I found rot in mine.

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Can see the rotten cut out piece in the second pic. Tbh, the car was on a 57 plate and was reasonably clean and tidy.

I've used epoxy mastic from bilt hamber for my Campus/172 build. Corrosion resistant and won't flake like a powder coat might. I had the subframe blasted, then a coat of zinc 182 and the BH epoxy mastic.

Jeez that looks a lot worse than this one. Saveable though eh?

 

[aldo_87]

Jeez that looks a lot worse than this one. Saveable though eh?

I did repair it but before I got to the stage of refitting, I bought another one that was in much better condition.

They're so prone to rust that if you're keeping the car, I'd look into some of the methods of protection mentioned above.

 

[lemonnobby]

I've just took one off a 11 plate rs done 65k and it was in great shape. I was surprised going by what I had heard

 

[Danith]

I've just took one off a 11 plate rs done 65k and it was in great shape. I was surprised going by what I had heard

Had another poke around and all solid just surface rust. Gonna paint the rear beam first then tackle this biatch

 

[Danith]

So I've bought a raptor kit and notice they say to apply an epoxy primer first?

Ive got a tin of zinc 182 isopon primer in the garage, will that do?