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UK Window Cleaning Forum => Window Cleaning Forum => Topic started by: mlscontractcleaner on January 16, 2014, 07:55:15 pm

Title: To drill now or later???
Post by: mlscontractcleaner on January 16, 2014, 07:55:15 pm

Hi all.

Having just got hold of a nice, tidy van I want to look after her better than I have all my other vans, starting with putting Protecta Kote in the rear.

Now, at the very real risk of sounding stupid, does it drill cleanly; ie, would I be better off drilling the holes for my tank frame before I paint the bottom, obviously leaving the holes clear, or paint it, let it dry and then drill?

I was just a bit worried that it would tear as opposed to drill cleanly.

Many thanks to those of you who stop laughing long enough to offer some sensible advice  ;D

Title: Re: To drill now or later???
Post by: p1w1 on January 16, 2014, 08:03:06 pm

it can tear although not sure it would drilling a hole, if it was me i would drill the holes first mainly because you can put a good coat of it around the hole after making sure your not leaving any bare metal.

now can i laugh at you  ;D

Title: Re: To drill now or later???
Post by: James Bulton on January 16, 2014, 08:03:38 pm

I would drill first so the protector coat will seep through the the holes and seal them. Drill sligtly larger to allow for this.

Title: Re: To drill now or later???
Post by: mlscontractcleaner on January 16, 2014, 08:08:01 pm

Thank you lads; much appreciated.

Laugh away  ;D ;D ;D

Title: Re: To drill now or later???
Post by: colin bird on January 17, 2014, 06:51:41 am

When I've had a new system fitted,I have applies protects cote ,a couple of days before giving it time to cure,then the tank and frame can be placed and fitted on dry floor

Title: Re: To drill now or later???
Post by: Clever Forum Name on January 17, 2014, 07:56:41 am

Drill holes. Use a metal primer if you have any. Then protectacote.

Try and get rid of all metal shavings. As they will rust.