Hi All,
Now that my rescued Deutscher 660 is running pretty well I've turned my attention to the pretty widespread though thankfully relatively superficial rust on it's frame/chassis. I'm wondering the best 'bang for buck (ie best result minimal effort) approach for it.
Firstly, unlike the previous owner I'll be keeping it out of the elements.
My thoughts are to where easily possible - hit existing rust with a converter/remover so that I have a chemically stable surface to work with. The Deutscher has so many tricky parts to get to this is somewhat hard.
For the big panel sections and cutting deck I bought some nice Rustoleum dark green paint - and will apply these - the though being makes it look 'purty' on the top panels and for the cutting deck underside, helps delay it rusting through due to after use grass debris etc. Will apply a bunch of coats also using a good metal primer.
But for the the trickier to get to parts - what should I do to stop rusting? Chill out and not worry or I could go with some Fish Oil or worst case apply a bunch of automotive waxes etc?
Likely overthinking as I'll prolly have a heart attack whilst using it many years before it packs it in due to rust - but trying to keep it looking reasonably ok until then for the next owner! ;-)
Cheers in advance for any of your tips.
Nick
