PREVOST H3-41 Maintenance Manual page 839

CORROSION PROTECTION ON OLD AND CORRODED FRAME
To maximize corrosion resistance on older frame
exposed to harsh environment:
1) Clean rust on frame. If available, use sand
blasting.
2) Apply a zinc-rich primer on cleaned surfaces.
3) Cover carbon steel parts with corrosion
preventive compound Tectyl 185GW.
CAUTION
Avoid primer, paint, and corrosion preventive
compounds on pneumatic valves and rubber
bushings.
PROTECTION TO PREVENT CORROSION
Tectyl 185GW should be used to prevent corrosion
propagation on frame.
1) Clean rust and dirt on the frame.
2) Apply Tectyl following the manufacturer's
recommendation.
3) Apply Tectyl every year or as needed.
CAUTION
Avoid primer, paint, and corrosion preventive
compounds on pneumatic valves and rubber
bushings.
For more details on Tectyl 185GW, see QC
Lubricants web site:
http://www.qclubricants.com/TECTYL185GWBlack.htm
FIGURE 8: CLEAN RUST
FIGURE 9: TECTYL 185GW BLACK APPLICATION
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