Thread Number: 27394
/ Tag: Pre-1950 Vacuum Cleaners
Rexair Model B: Sealing the pan with FlexSeal? |
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Post# 307062   11/22/2014 at 13:43 (3,413 days old) by Jaker15 (Meridian, ID)   |   | |
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Hey all! I've got a Rexair Model B that has a rusty water pan. The coating has been chipping off since I got it, and I'm worried that it's rusting more and more as I keep using it. I was wondering if I could strip out the old coating, clean up most of the rust without wearing through the metal, and re-coat the inside with Flex-Seal. You know, the rubberized sealant that comes in a spray can? As seen on TV? Yeah, that stuff. I have heard that it works very well in many applications, but would it be safe and effective to use in the water pan for a Rexair Model B? Please let me know what you think! |
Post# 307067 , Reply# 1   11/22/2014 at 15:05 (3,413 days old) by Bikerray (Middle Earth)   |   | |
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I don't see any reason why it wouldn't work.
Just as long as the rubberized coating adheres to the metal. Then there is the questions of 1. will the coating give off any fumes while curing that could ignite with the motor running. Just don't use the pan with the motor until you know the rubber has cured. 2. will the different componets of the Rainbow scents (pine, fresh air, etc.) react with the rubberized coating. But on a bright note just think of the stuff bouncing off the walls of the pan. It's a little Rexair rubber room !!!!!!!! One of my pans had rust, I just sanded it and sprayed it with rustoleum in white then added the red fill line back in later on. |
Post# 307078 , Reply# 2   11/22/2014 at 16:16 (3,413 days old) by Jaker15 (Meridian, ID)   |   | |
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Post# 307079 , Reply# 3   11/22/2014 at 16:17 (3,413 days old) by Jaker15 (Meridian, ID)   |   | |
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Post# 307140 , Reply# 4   11/23/2014 at 10:51 (3,412 days old) by ultralux88 (Denver, Colorado)   |   | |
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