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Protection btwn galvanized capping and painted panels?

Posted: Mon Dec 18, 2023 7:49 pm
by steveep
I've just repainted my panels and had my capping re-galvanized. So, just wondering whether anyone ever puts anything between the two to protect the paint and seal better?

I was thinking of 3M protective tape, but maybe that's overkill and it doesn't matter if the paint underneath the capping is protected? //uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202312 ... fff2ed.jpg

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Re: Protection btwn galvanized capping and painted panels?

Posted: Mon Dec 18, 2023 11:33 pm
by cbalme
Land Rover never worried about it! I think it’ll be fine if everything is painted.

Re: Protection btwn galvanized capping and painted panels?

Posted: Tue Dec 19, 2023 2:43 pm
by steveep
Fair point. Thanks, Colin!

Re: Protection btwn galvanized capping and painted panels?

Posted: Wed Jan 17, 2024 5:37 pm
by Glenn D.
I put a strip of wide plastic tape under mine, just to be sure. It riveted on with no problems. Also put it on the galvanized supports under the tub. Hopefully I will never have to take it apart again!

Re: Protection btwn galvanized capping and painted panels?

Posted: Wed Jan 17, 2024 5:48 pm
by steveep
Thanks for the reply, Glenn!

I did end up purchasing some wide "corrosion protection" tape (meant for wrapping metal pipes that are buried in the ground) that I think I'll give a go in the same way.