Coating interior of slide out bumper tray

ZoominC6 · 05-09-2007, 12:21 PM

I seem to recall seeing a short discussion on this topic at one time or another but have been unable to relocate it so I'm sorry to be repetitive.

After removal of the rubber mat at the slide-out bumper tray, I've discovered rust spots under the mat. I plan on disgarding the mat, sanding and cleaning the grime and small rust spots. It was suggested by an Airstream dealer I've come to respect that I coat the surface with a good epoxy paint.

Any other suggestions from those who may have gone ahead of me?

Thanks.

Jim & Susan · 05-09-2007, 01:04 PM

How about good ol' POR-15?

JIm

Fyrzowt · 05-09-2007, 01:05 PM

On some of the fire engine compartments that take a lot of abuse and wear, we have used Linex/Rhino lining products with great results.
Dave

Wabbiteer · 05-09-2007, 02:15 PM

Treat the disease not the symptom! Find the source of water PDQ!

ScottW · 05-09-2007, 04:07 PM

This pull out isn't designed to be water tight, as I see it.
One previous post (different thread) suggested sprayon/roll on truck bed liner (available from Wal-mart or NAPA).
That's what I'm doing to mine this week. FWIW

ZoominC6 · 05-09-2007, 04:25 PM

Not designed to be water tight at all and why Airstream put the rubber mat in is beyond me. Thanks for the tip on a purchase location. Have you tried to remove the slide out pan yet? I have yet to investigate that possibility. Thanks again all.

romap · 05-09-2007, 04:47 PM

I have removed the mat too. I sanded, primed and coated the drawer with spay can bed liner (Tempo brand). It is holding up OK, but if it needs to be done again, I will bring it to a professional spray in bedliner location. I purchased flexable snap together vinyl marine grade tiles that are sort of like waffles with holes. There are nubs on the bottom of the tiles that hold them off the surface so that water can evaporate or drain through the holes in the drawer. The tiles keep whatever I have in the drawer out of the water and also profess to be mold and mildew resistant - so far so good - I did the drawer last spring. The tiles were purchased through West Marine online store. I also added 1/4" self stick foam to the face of the drawer where it meets the trailer which cut back drastically on the volume of water that enters the drawer.

The dawer is kept from coming out by two stop bolts. Feel around the rear of the tracks when the drawer is open and you will find them. Remove the bolts and the drawer can be completely removed.

ZoominC6 · 05-09-2007, 05:08 PM

Thanks Ron. This will be the first item on my list of minor items needing attending to.