Jason Bleazard <jason.dml@bleazard.net> wrote:
: On Sun, 28 Jul 2002 00:05:23 -0400, jon wrote:
:> What I would probably do is, after drilling the holes and making sure
:> that the box is going to bolt in correctly, remove the bolts, make sure
:> the area is clean, and hit it with some spray paint. (primer, white,
:> whatever).
: You thinking the top, bottom, or both? I've got that Rhino liner,
: remember.
Oops - I forgot about the Rhino. :-) Yep, I was thinking of both.
(Basically trying to get it on all parts of the exposed metal. That
penetrating stuff Bob mentioned sounds good too. With the Rhino, I guess
you'd just have to mask it off and spray from the bottom.
:> Then, after you get the bolts in place and have everything
:> bolted down, you may want to fill the gaps on the top and bottom with
:> silicone sealer. The paint should protect the bare metal, and the
:> silicone will do the same while also helping to prevent water from ever
:> reaching the paint in the first place and also preventing water from
:> getting up into your toolbox.
: Excellent point, thanks.
: Don't suppose you want to help with this little project? I have to
: figure out some time to enlist your help with the exhaust as well, if you
: have any "spare time"... (yeah, right :-).
Sure, I'd be glad to lend a hand. :-)
---Jon-
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