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UK Window Cleaning Forum => Window Cleaning Forum => Topic started by: Fin Clearview on September 17, 2012, 07:37:30 pm

Title: How to improve van set up?
Post by: Fin Clearview on September 17, 2012, 07:37:30 pm: Im trying to rig up my new van, I've just done the 1st coat of protecta coat. It looks crap and I was wondering if anyone puts anything down (rubber floor cover) or something to make it look more clean or is this a bad move considering water getting under it?

Or any other advice on improving the rig would be great, on my previous van all I did was have the pump and varistream screwed on side with battery on the floor and di bungeed at the back. I'd really like to make it look smart as its a new van, cheers
Title: Re: How to improve van set up?
Post by: bobplum on September 17, 2012, 08:00:55 pm: find a roofing supplier who sells E.P.D.M,ITS RUBBER USED FOR FLAT ROOFING,get a few sq mts cut and install into van,you can can get some glue of them and glue into postion
Title: Re: How to improve van set up?
Post by: steven ainger on September 17, 2012, 08:01:47 pm: Ive got rubber matting ( with holes in ) over the protectakote in my van.
For me, the protectakote is only there to stop water ingress an to stop the floor from rusting, it aint much use for much else.
Title: Re: How to improve van set up?
Post by: Fin Clearview on September 17, 2012, 08:27:52 pm: Sounds good that Steven, where did you get it from?
Title: Re: How to improve van set up?
Post by: steven ainger on September 17, 2012, 09:14:42 pm: I used these type of door mats & cable tied them together.
http://www.google.co.uk/shopping/product/3439824635074884264?q=rubber%20door%20mat&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8&hl=en&client=safari&sa=X&ei=FYRXUJOdOanF0QWNkoGwCg&ved=0CCwQ8wIwAA#hsec:overview
I got mine from morrisons several years ago for £2 each
Title: Re: How to improve van set up?
Post by: ps outthere on September 17, 2012, 09:26:00 pm: Looks like a good mat.
Title: Re: How to improve van set up?
Post by: steven ainger on September 18, 2012, 03:54:50 pm: heres a pic of my van set up with the rubber matting on the floor

(http://i195.photobucket.com/albums/z295/dune19670/007-3.jpg)
Title: Re: How to improve van set up?
Post by: Scrimble on September 18, 2012, 05:57:45 pm: here is my van i'm selling could give you an idea of tidying up yours

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=110953537478
Title: Re: How to improve van set up?
Post by: SB Cleaning on September 18, 2012, 06:41:49 pm: Quote from: steven ainger on September 17, 2012, 08:01:47 pm
Ive got rubber matting ( with holes in ) over the protectakote in my van.
For me, the protectakote is only there to stop water ingress an to stop the floor from rusting, it aint much use for much else.

Whys it going to rust??

I had my tank bolted through the floor in my last van for 18 months with no protektacote, when i took it out i gave the floor a quick wipe over and it was as in good as condition as when the tank went in!!!
Title: Re: How to improve van set up?
Post by: steven ainger on September 18, 2012, 06:45:51 pm: Its what happens when water & metal meet !! ;D
Title: Re: How to improve van set up?
Post by: johnwillan on September 18, 2012, 07:11:22 pm: The first coat does look poor, (I thought I'd made a mistake first time I did it) but once you apply the second coat whilst the first is still "tacky" (as per the instructions) it should look great.
Title: Re: How to improve van set up?
Post by: craig mcneil on September 18, 2012, 07:25:53 pm: You definitely need to apply two coats of Protectakote (or however it's spelt) to get the best out of it. Once it's down it'll last ages.
Title: Re: How to improve van set up?
Post by: Jonny D on September 18, 2012, 10:55:14 pm: What is that you have used to cover your tank?
Title: Re: How to improve van set up?
Post by: Frankybadboy on September 19, 2012, 07:11:37 am: the rubber matt you can buy in toy r us ;)
Title: Re: How to improve van set up?
Post by: steven ainger on September 19, 2012, 07:17:27 am: Quote from: Jonny D on September 18, 2012, 10:55:14 pm
What is that you have used to cover your tank?

Its an aluminium chequer plate sheet, attached to the frame as a front panel to hold the heater, pump & controller.
Title: Re: How to improve van set up?
Post by: Fin Clearview on September 19, 2012, 10:07:42 am: Quote from: steven ainger on September 19, 2012, 07:17:27 am
Quote from: Jonny D on September 18, 2012, 10:55:14 pm
What is that you have used to cover your tank?

Its an aluminium chequer plate sheet, attached to the frame as a front panel to hold the heater, pump & controller.

That looks the nuts, Very smart. Any chance you could drop me an email Steven to discuss your set up? finmcb@gmail.com
Cheers franky for the toys r us tip
Title: Re: How to improve van set up?
Post by: Blue Frog Systems on September 19, 2012, 11:46:27 am: Pole tubes are really handy as they store your pole safely rather than just putting them on top of things in the back of the van. If you have the space I reckon the best place is up top. I have mine at the side for now until I get a frame done to attach to the roof
Title: Re: How to improve van set up?
Post by: SB Cleaning on September 19, 2012, 01:50:12 pm: Quote from: steven ainger on September 18, 2012, 06:45:51 pm
Its what happens when water & metal meet !! ;D
Why ain't the outside of my van covered in rust then? It's the same as the inside!!
Title: Re: How to improve van set up?
Post by: david wood on September 19, 2012, 01:55:46 pm: lol
Title: Re: How to improve van set up?
Post by: dazmond on September 20, 2012, 06:21:15 pm: i just have a load of old rubber car mats down in the back of my van.ive never had any problems with rust and the van is 12 years old!! ;) ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: How to improve van set up?
Post by: [GQC] Tim on September 20, 2012, 09:11:59 pm: Took 3 coats before I was satisfied with the covering on my van floor. Tricky job. Wouldn't like to do it often.